Film Auditions & Casting Calls in the US
Film auditions across the United States, from feature films to short and student films, are listed live on Casting Callback. It is where professional actors find on-screen work, whether lead, supporting or background, without paying to access the roles.
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Feature, short and student film auditions
From independent features and web series to student films, new movie auditions are added across the US all the time. Create your free profile and turn on instant job alerts to apply as soon as a suitable role is posted.
From studio features to independent films, web series and student productions, the US casts on-screen talent year round in lead, supporting and background roles. Read each casting brief carefully and apply only where you genuinely fit the part.
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Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
New York
12th Nov 2026
Casting for THE RECITAL, a crime thriller indie film featuring an absurdist and darkly comedic twist, set within a claustrophobic, confined space.
Director/Writer - Bryan Yanbing Lee. A Malaysian-American filmmaker, Bryan Yanbing Lee graduated from NYU's Film & TV program in 2024, where he was guided by industry professionals like Jon Watts. His...
Victim/Man
Unpaid
Male Only
20 - 50
THE CLIENT/MASKED MAN
$249
Male Only
30 - 50
YOUNG CLARA
$249
Female Only
10 - 12
Asian - Chinese
Asian - Other
Henchman
$249
Male Only
25 - 50
Film (Short / Student)
Non-Union Job
New York
14th Nov 2026
Casting for "The Associate," a dark comedy-drama. The story follows a disillusioned man who has traveled from state to state and country to country in pursuit of purpose, love, and a sense of belonging. We are looking for performers who can deliver naturalistic and emotionally grounded performances.
Film (Short / Student)
Non-Union Job
Georgia
2nd Nov 2026
Seeking actors for main, supporting, and extra roles in "SPADES," a short film exploring the themes of partnership, pride, and redemption through the story of a family Spades game that sparks a man's downfall and subsequent year-long journey of rebuilding. The character breakdown includes details on age, ethnicity, physical characteristics, props/r...
Leon Baxter
Male Only
35 - 45
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Reggie "Reg" Turner
Male Only
35 - 45
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Uncle Fred
Unpaid
Male Only
60 - 69
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Lil Scoop
Unpaid
Male Only
15 - 20
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Aunt Gloria
Unpaid
60 - 69
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Mr. Quiñones / Boss
Unpaid
Female Only
55 - 69
Latino / Hispanic
Indigenous Peoples
Uncle #1
Unpaid
Male Only
55+
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Uncle #2 OR Aunt #1
Unpaid
Female Only
55+
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Family Reunion Background
Unpaid
18+
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Children / Cousins (Background)
Unpaid
18+
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Spades Table Crowd (Background)
Unpaid
18+
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Office Background
Unpaid
18+
Downtown Pedestrians (Background)
Unpaid
18+
Family Reunion Background — Year Two
Unpaid
18+
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Spades Table Crowd — Rematch (Background)
Unpaid
18+
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
California
31st Oct 2026
Seeking actors for supporting roles in "THE FIELD," a feature-length sports crime drama. This film follows the story of a talented young basketball player in Bakersfield whose aspirations for college basketball are derailed as he turns to street life following his father's departure. The narrative delves into themes of fatherhood, ambition, identit...
Fatimah
$7,000
Female Only
18 - 25
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
White Boy Steve
$7,000
Male Only
30 - 35
White
Gracie Warren
$7,000
Female Only
30 - 50
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Earl Marion
$7,000
Male Only
30 - 50
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
Arizona
25th Oct 2026
Casting is underway for a dark Western feature film set to be filmed over ten days in November around Benson and Tombstone, Arizona. This project is fully funded and boasts excellent locations and a seasoned crew. The film is executive produced by Travis Mills, whose recent film, Frontier Crucible, currently holds the top spot on Amazon Prime.
P...
Malach Rigby
Male Only
25 - 50
White
Judge Royland Foster
Male Only
60 - 80
White
John Barton
Male Only
45 - 60
White
Sheriff Cole
$400
Male Only
50 - 65
White
Faye Livermore
$200
Female Only
50 - 59
White
Deni
Female Only
25 - 40
Latino / Hispanic
Indigenous Peoples
Genevieve
Female Only
7 - 11
White
Winters
Male Only
25 - 50
White
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
31st Dec 2026
Casting for the feature film "Song of The Siren." Synopsis: A love story so unique it only occurs once in a lifetime, leaving an everlasting impact that shapes one's entire existence. For those who have dared to grasp their inner daimon, even for a brief, trembling moment, this experience will resonate deeply. For Adrian, it was a fateful encounter...
Siren
$3,750 - $7,500
Female Only
18 - 30
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
New Jersey
1st Jan 2027
"Blue" is the upcoming feature film from writer and director Evan Marcewicz, following his debut work, "Echo Point."
"Blue" is an independent, PG-rated family drama that highlights themes of family, hope, and the deep connection between people and animals.
Synopsis: Set against the serene backdrop of rural New Jersey, a young couple and their...
Jack (Husband)
$3,500
Male Only
35 - 50
White
Latino / Hispanic
Sarah (Wife)
$3,500
Female Only
25 - 40
Jayden (Adopted Son)
$3,000
Male Only
18 - 100
White
Latino / Hispanic
David
$1,000
Male Only
35 - 60
Ruth (David's Wife)
$750
Female Only
35 - 60
Nathan (Blue's Original Owner)
$750
Male Only
35 - 50
White
Latino / Hispanic
Karen (Adoption Agent)
$200
Female Only
18 - 100
White
Latino / Hispanic
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
Fulton County
25th Feb 2027
Fresh Air is a character-driven independent feature exploring family, identity, and the uncertain transition into adulthood. Set against the natural beauty of North Georgia, the film follows a recent college graduate as he navigates family obligations, personal ambition, and unexpected relationships while searching for a life that feels authentical...
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
1st Dec 2026
Look Inside is a realistic crime/thriller feature film reminiscent of Prisoners, Zodiac, and Memories of Murder. It follows a keen-eyed security guard who works in a perpetually rainy grocery store parking lot. She becomes suspicious of a car that hasn't been moved in months. Driven by curiosity, she enters the car, only to feel an overwhelming sen...
Nicole Monroe
$1,200 - $2,400
Female Only
20 - 33
Julian Jones
$1,200 - $2,400
Male Only
21 - 35
Mason Colloway
$1,200 - $2,400
Male Only
17 - 30
Savina
$1,200 - $2,400
Female Only
12 - 18
Latino / Hispanic
Noelia
$1,200 - $2,400
Female Only
12 - 19
David Colloway
$1,200 - $2,400
Male Only
45 - 65
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