Current Casting Opportunities for Movies and TV Shows in San Francisco

The film and television industry remains a focal point of aspiration for many individuals across the United States. Behind the celebrity glamour, countless actors are diligently working to establish their presence. Submitting audition applications is a critical step for both seasoned professionals and newcomers aiming for success in this competitive field.

For those based in San Francisco and its surroundings, the search for casting calls can lead to promising opportunities. Below is a curated list of active casting projects in the area, detailing roles available, the type of production, and compensation rates.

Featured Projects Casting in San Francisco

1. Drawn Together

• Type: Short Film
• Role: Jay (Supporting, Male, Ages 30-40)
• Hourly Rate: $30
• Location: San Francisco, CA

2. Eaten By Flowers

• Type: Feature Film
• Role: Xavier (Supporting, Male, Ages 24-30)
• Hourly Rate: $34
• Location: San Francisco, CA

3. Quicker Than Death

• Type: Short Film
• Roles:
  • The Ranger (Supporting, Male, Ages 40-60)
  • El Mariachi (Lead, Male, Ages 25-35)
  • The God Man (Supporting, Male, Ages 40-55)
• Hourly Rate: $12
• Location: San Francisco, CA

4. El Caja – What is Life

• Type: Short Film
• Roles:
  • Mike (Supporting, Male, Ages 18-100)
  • Angela (Supporting, Female, Ages 25-40)
  • Leon (Lead, Male, Ages 20-40)
• Hourly Rate: $12
• Location: San Francisco, CA

5. Love Is in the Air (Dating Show)

• Type: Scripted Show
• Roles:
  • Confident Males For Dating Show (Male, Ages 18-26)
  • Outgoing Female Actors For Dating Show (Lead, Female, Ages 18-26)
  • Confident Male Models For Dating Show (Male, Ages 18-26)
• Hourly Rate: $43
• Location: San Francisco, CA

6. Beyond Darkness

• Type: Scripted Show
• Roles:
  • Character (Day player, All Genders, Ages 18-100)
  • Gabriel (Day player, Ages 35-60)
  • Zoe (Supporting, Ages 20-25)
• Hourly Rate: Not available
• Location: San Francisco, CA

7. Maya

• Type: Short Film
• Roles:
  • Emma’s Friend (Supporting, Ages 27-37)
  • April (Supporting, Female, Ages 25-35)
  • Emma (Lead, Female, Ages 30-40)
• Hourly Rate: $40
• Location: San Francisco, CA

8. Frenemy Fire

• Type: Feature Film
• Roles:
  • Detectives (Supporting, Ages 24-45)
  • Ex Military (Supporting, Ages 27-48)
  • Lorenz (Lead, Male, Ages 18-25)
• Hourly Rate: Not available
• Location: San Francisco, CA

9. The Perfect Partner

• Type: Feature Film
• Roles:
  • Eve-9 (Eve) (Lead, Female, Ages 25-50)
  • Lyra-5 (Lead, Female, Ages 25-40)
  • Sasha-X (Lead, Female, Ages 18-25)
• Hourly Rate: $30
• Location: San Francisco, CA

10. Amador

• Type: Feature Film
• Roles:
  • 1st Assistant Director (Crew)
  • HMU Department Head (Crew)
  • Gaffer (Crew)
• Hourly Rate: $31
• Location: San Francisco, CA

Nationwide Casting Calls

11. The Girl With No Talent

• Type: Feature Film
• Role: Charlotte (Lead, Female, Ages 18-25)
• Hourly Rate: Not available
• Location: Nationwide

12. Untitled Feature Film

• Type: Feature Film
• Roles:
  • Henry (Supporting, Male, Ages 21-45)
  • Ben (Lead, Male, Ages 21-40)
• Hourly Rate: $25
• Location: Nationwide

13. It’s Just Not Enough

• Type: Short Film
• Roles:
  • Kylie (Lead, Ages 18-23)
  • Aaliyah (Lead, Female, Ages 18-25)
• Hourly Rate: $25
• Location: Vallejo, CA

14. Dark Fantasy Comedy (Indie Arthouse)

• Type: Feature Film
• Roles:
  • The Scarab Knight (Supporting, Ages 18-100)
  • Protagonist’s Wife (Supporting, Female, Ages 18-35)
  • The Crone (Supporting, Ages 18-100)
• Hourly Rate: $31
• Location: Sacramento, CA

15. Untitled10

• Type: Feature Film
• Roles:
  • Havanna (Supporting, Female, Ages 19-25)
  • Catalina (Supporting, Female, Ages 22-28)
  • DJ’s Sons (Day player, Male, Ages 16-20)
• Hourly Rate: Not available
• Location: Merced, CA; Oakland, CA; Sacramento, CA

This compilation of casting opportunities has been sourced from Backstage and represents a snapshot of projects actively seeking talent in and around the vibrant San Francisco area. For aspiring actors and actresses, these listings could serve as a valuable stepping stone toward a successful career in the performing arts.