Ready to kick-start your acting career? Break into the industry with this roundup of entry-level jobs perfect for beginning actors. These casting calls offer opportunities in various genres and locations, providing a great starting point for aspiring performers.
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“Comfort Zone”
A dramedy feature film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking for multiple roles, including a lead female role, aged 25–30, to play Andie, a supporting male role, aged 25–35, to play Paul, a supporting male role, aged 25–30, to play Calvin, and a supporting female role, aged 21–30, to play Debbie. Production films in September. Pay is $200 per day.
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“Racing to My Moonlight”
A vertical short is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production needs multiple roles, including a supporting male role, aged 25–27, to play Ryder, a supporting female role, aged 25–27, to play Kathy, a male day player role, aged 25–27, to play Everett Hale, a female day player role, aged 25–27, to play Celeste Kane, and a male day player role, aged 25–27, to play Brock Malone. Production films Feb. 5–14. Pay is $85–$5000, depending on the role.
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“My Husband Is The Father Of Her Son”
A vertical series is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is seeking multiple roles, including a female day player role, aged 26–35, to play Alexa, a lead male role, aged 50–60, to play Headmaster, a lead male role, aged 25–40, to play Gangster, and a lead male role, aged 26–40, to play Officer. Production shoots Jan. 26 to Feb. 3.
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“The Wake”
A dark comedy short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is searching for multiple roles, including a lead male role, aged 25–35, to play Evan, a lead male role, aged 40–70, to play Mr. Miller, a lead female role, aged 40–70, to play Mrs. Miller, a lead female role, aged 40–70, to play Aunt Carol, and a background role, aged 18 and up, to play Funeral Goers. Production shoots Feb. 1. Pay is $100–$200, depending on the role.
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“The Hill”
A psychological drama-thriller short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is searching for a supporting female role, aged 45–65, to play The Mother, and a supporting male role, aged 28–50, to play The Photographer. Production shoots late January or early February. Pay is $400.
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“The Difference Between Loving and Ecstasy”
A short crime drama thriller is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is seeking a lead role, aged 20–25, to play Loving/Ecstasy. Production shoots in February with specific dates TBD. Pay is $400 for a four-day shoot.
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“Thievious”
A crime short is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is searching for multiple roles, including a lead male role, aged 50–55, to play Bobby, a lead male or gender-nonconforming or transman, aged 19–26, to play Malcolm, a supporting male role, aged 19–26, to play J-Roc, and a supporting male role, aged 40–50, to play Aussie. Production films from March 28 to April 25. Pay is $100–$600.
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“Why Gamble On Love?”
A dark satirical comedy is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production needs a lead female role, aged 20–30, to play Jayce, and a supporting female role, aged 35–55, to play Ling. Production shoots in March for two to three days. Pay is $200–$300 per day, with travel and accommodation provided.
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“Clue: The Butler Did It”
A student short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is seeking multiple roles, including a lead male role, aged 40–60, to play Detective Theodore Thorne, a supporting male role, aged 50 and up, to play Mr. Boddy’s Body, a supporting male role, aged 50–60, to play Colonel Mustard, and a supporting female role, aged 45–60, to play Mrs. Peacock. Production shoots late February. Pay is $80–$150.
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“B*tch Boys”
A drama short is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is searching for a lead male role, aged 19–24, to play Justin, a lead male role, aged 19–24, to play T.C., and a supporting male role, aged 19–28, to play Larry. Production films early March in Lower Manhattan. Pay is $50–$250, depending on the role.
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“Linus”
A dramedy feature film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production needs multiple roles, including a lead male role, aged 18–22, to play Linus, a lead male role, aged 18–22, to play Josh, a lead male role, aged 18–22, to play BTH, a lead female role, aged 18–22, to play Allison, and a lead female role, aged 18–22, to play Sophie. Production films July 17 and 31. Pay is $25–$100 per day, depending on the role.
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“Crisis Mode”
A short drama film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production needs multiple roles, including a lead male role, aged 18–22, to play Calvin Miller, a supporting female role, aged 18–24, to play Sara Miller, a supporting female role, aged 30–55, to play Andrea Miller, and a supporting male role, aged 30–55, to play Jim Miller. Production films Feb. 13–15. Pay is $165 per day.
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“The Dead of Night”
A short horror film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is seeking a lead female role, aged 28–40, to play Johanna, a supporting female role, aged 55–70, to play Mother Superior, a male day player role, aged 35–55, to play The Father, and a female day player role, aged 28–40, to play The Mother. Production shoots March 4–13. Pay is $100–$400, depending on the role, with meals and travel provided.
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