The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Albany, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Just Desserts'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Vikki (day player, female, 25-45)
--- Ida Grenville (supporting, female, 40-60)
--- Arthur Weston Grenville (lead, male, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Albany, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Donkey'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eliso (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Dion (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Lieutenant Antonio (supporting, male, 24-31)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Albany, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Claws'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (day player, female, 7-15)
--- Cameron and Jackson (day player, male, 9-15)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Albany, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lawyer (lead, 40-60)
--- Therapist (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Tightly Bound'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emily (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Film Editor (crew)
--- 1st AD (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Falling At The First Sight'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Jenny (lead, female, 15-25)
--- Andrew (lead, male, 15-27)
--- Henry (supporting, male, 16-27)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Hartford, Connecticut; New Haven, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.