Movies and TV shows casting in Ohio
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 Ohio, and which roles they're looking to fill.
Open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'The Pelican'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brandon (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Victor (supporting, 18-45)
--- Shawn (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Alliance
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Galactic'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
--- Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the feature film here
'A Violent World'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jax (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Scratch (supporting, female, 21-35)
--- Callum (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Blacklick
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Inheritance' (Working Title)'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kelly (lead, female, 35-55)
--- Kat (lead, gender-nonconforming, genderqueer, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Athens
- Learn more about the short film here
'Saving Ava'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Younger Versions of Leads (lead, 7-12)
--- Randy Brando (supporting, male, 27-60)
--- Officer Toby (supporting, male, 26-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the feature film here
'71 South'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ana (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, trans female, 18-25)
--- Henry (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, trans male, 18-25)
--- Julia (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, trans female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Lost Healer'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kiva (lead, female, 18-25)
--- General Graeme (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- Rian (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Cincinnati
- Learn more about the short film here
'Drive Inside'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
--- Sound Designer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Beachwood
- Learn more about the short film here
'Self-Defense'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Harley (other, 18-50)
--- Cody (lead, male, 10-14)
--- Henchwoman (other, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Columbus, Cleveland
- Learn more about the short film here
'American Nightmare'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marshal DeMore (supporting, male, 40-70)
--- Lila (supporting, female, 18-32)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the feature film here