Independent films and media projects open casting calls for roles

Casting Calls Open for Independent Films and Media Projects

Independent film productions and digital series are currently casting new talent for upcoming shoots across multiple regions, featuring roles ranging from non-union crime thrillers to SAG-AFTRA background work.

Independent Short Film Casts Lead Role in New York City

The independent non-union crime and drama thriller titled Self-Tape is seeking a young actress for its principal role. The narrative centers on two aspiring actresses who encounter a dangerous situation during an audition. Production is casting for the character Claire Bennett, an ambitious and trusting woman aged 18 to 25. The project involves intense emotional themes, including fear and violence, alongside human trafficking, though no explicit sexual content is required. The application deadline is set for October 22, 2026, in New York City.

Feature Film Seeks SAG-AFTRA Background Talent in Long Island

Production for the feature film Hot Dog Movie is underway with active calls for background performers. Compensation for these roles follows SAG-AFTRA scale and background rates. Application deadlines vary by specific role between October 20 and October 22, 2026.

Digital Series Seeks Contributors for Reinvention Stories

Creator Aaron Cox, known for the podcast and blog Death of a Cameraman, is building a digital series titled Beyond The Lens. The application deadline for these multi-location positions is October 15, 2026. For more opportunities, visitors can check Casting Billboard®, where new roles are released every day.

Short Films and Media Projects Open Roles Across Regions

Additional productions are casting across multiple locations, including a series of short cybersecurity training videos filming in October in San Francisco, offering roles for presenters aged 18 to 99 paying up to $800. The psychological drama student short film Dinner Date is casting male lead roles for William and Frederick aged 30 to 50, with filming scheduled for October 30th and November 6th in San Francisco, alongside a third date in early November to be determined. The dark comedy and psychological horror independent short film Parking Fee is casting the lead role of Cosmo for men aged 55 to 90 and a voiceover role for Cerise for women aged 18 to 28, paying up to $400 for shoots on October 26 and November 2 in San Jose, California. The short film project Urgent Care is casting a male lead aged 30 to 40, a female supporting role aged 25 to 40, and a male child supporting role aged 5 to 8 for a 2-to-3-day shoot in December across areas including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose. The student short film Help! The project Connected is casting lead roles for Lily, Beatrice, and River aged 18 to 25 with auditions on October 23, 2026, in Fremont, California, and shoots in November. The sitcom project Jeez Louise! is casting lead roles for Miss Louise, Abe, and Debra aged 25 to 34 for November shoots.