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 Syracuse, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Pond Scum'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Pond Scum Movie poster (models, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $41
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Stormy Weather'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Senator Patrick Moore (lead, male, 27-50)
--- Margaret Adam (supporting, female, 27-50)
--- John Baron (supporting, male, 27-50)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Cordón'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Mother (lead, female, 60-65)
--- The Older Sister (lead, female, 50-55)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Club Lax'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Riddance'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gabriel Luciano (lead, male, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Aforetime'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ed (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Steven Spielberg Feature Film 'Non-View' Seeking Nonunion Talent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Government Agency Types - Intel, DOD, Cyber, FBI (NON SAG) (4/14-4/21) (background extra, 25-65)
--- Wrestling Match Ring Girls (NON SAG) (Tues March 4) (background extra, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Three's a Crowd'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Megan (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Henry (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Jimmy (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; White Plains, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'NJ Short Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tallita (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Tiana (supporting, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.