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.
Browse the live film opportunities below, or see all US acting jobs.
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
California
11th Oct 2026
An unlikely motley crew of dead beats, hopeless in a world without job prospects, embark in a side hustle as sign spinners. What begins as a lucrative side hustle turns into an all out turf war as the bad boys BB Sign Spinning move in on their turf. Down on their luck and hopeless, the Spinners are ready to throw in the towel when they meet the mo...
Ali
Female Only
23 - 33
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 (Short / Student)
Non-Union Job
New York
9th Oct 2026
We’re casting the lead role of HASAN for Hasan & the Fish. It's a magic realist queer film that follows Hasan through one strange night as an unwanted fish begins following him from a Bangladeshi restaurant into a queer nightclub.
Hasan/Lead
Male Only
29 - 45
Asian - Bangladeshi
Asian - Indian
Asian - Pakistani
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
29th Sep 2026
We are casting actors for a new Feature Film
"Imagine being married to yourself and living in total isolation together. Is this a paradise, or a personal hell"?
$300/day. We will provide airline transportation and accommodations for out of town Actors.
FERNANDO
$300 / Day
Male Only
60 - 70
Film (Short / Student)
Union Job
Massachusetts
2nd Oct 2026
Fancy Girls is a short dramedy set in 1855 about two seamstresses, who try to save two young slave girls from exploitation. We are casting the two young slave girls called "fancy girls."
Esther
Female Only
16 - 18
Film (Short / Student)
Non-Union Job
Massachusetts
11th Oct 2026
Casting "Fancy Girls," a short film set in 1855 that follows two seamstresses attempting to rescue two young enslaved girls. The breakdown includes roles for two specifically named teenage characters.
Film (Feature)
Union Job
California
17th Oct 2026
Charli, a 41-year-old Black man, works as a digital archivist in the basement of the Los Angeles Herald. Having abandoned human connection years earlier, he leads a solitary life. However, everything shifts when he encounters May, an energetic woman, at an art gallery. As their friendship deepens, May inspires Charli to rekindle his love for photog...
Charli
$5,300
Male Only
35 - 45
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
May
$5,300
Female Only
28 - 35
White
Frank
$1,325
Male Only
40 - 45
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Douglas Wilson
$530
Male Only
70 - 85
White
Edward
$265
Male Only
80 - 85
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Charli's Mother
$265
Female Only
60 - 70
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
California
16th Oct 2026
Seeking actors for principal roles in "What He Brought Home," an emotionally charged psychological thriller and feature film. The story delves into themes of combat trauma, repressed memories, marital discord, racial prejudice, grief, and the repercussions of hiding the truth.
Film (Short / Student)
Non-Union Job
Massachusetts
16th Oct 2026
Casting call for various roles, both speaking and non-speaking, for a pilot proof of concept titled "The Necromancer." This project revolves around four knights venturing into perilous woods to locate a witch. We are looking for actors to fill nine speaking roles and six non-speaking or action-focused roles, some of which involve combat scenes.
Knight Jolyon
$1,200
Male Only
18 - 26
Knight Richard
$1,600
Male Only
26 - 34
Knight Dominico
$2,400
Male Only
25 - 32
Knight Wilkin
$1,200
Male Only
40+
Baron Elric
$200
Male Only
40+
Morris
$200
Male Only
30+
Myrna (Witch)
$400
Female Only
20+
Druid
$300 - $600
Female Only
30+
Gwyn
$400
Female Only
17+
Baron’s Guard (x2)
$100
Male Only
18+
Caveman
$100
Male Only
18+
Hoplite
$100
Male Only
18+
White
Black Knight
$250
Male Only
18+
Hunter
$200
Male Only
18+
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 (Short / Student)
Non-Union Job
New York
8th Oct 2026
Casting Call: "PADLOCK," a short film penned and directed by Patrick Linehan, is set to be filmed in Brooklyn, NY.
BACKGROUND: Inspired by true events from the summer of 2024 when the NYPD initiated Operation Padlock, closing and padlocking 1600 smoke shops across NYC suspected of unlicensed cannabis sales.
LOGLINE: In a race against time, a...
Film (Short / Student)
Non-Union Job
Texas
8th Oct 2026
Seeking actors for main and supporting roles in "The Chase," a developing adaptation inspired by a real-life rescue. Set in a small Midwestern town, the narrative unfolds as outsiders disturb the peace. The plot centers on Ashley as she encounters seemingly trustworthy newcomers and threatening bikers, leading to a perilous chase and uncovering a p...
Ashley
$200
Female Only
21 - 30
Emma
$200
Female Only
50 - 65
Jeremy
$200
Male Only
30 - 30
Sheriff Casey
$200
Male Only
55 - 55
Mike
$150
Male Only
65 - 65
Duke
$200
Male Only
45 - 70
Deacon
$200
Male Only
50 - 70
Mr. Higgins
$150
Male Only
18+
Mrs. Gable
$150
Female Only
60 - 69
Bartley
$150
Male Only
50 - 59
Walt
$150
Male Only
60 - 69
Film (Feature)
Non-Union Job
New York
3rd Oct 2026
Seeking actors for a ULB dark comedy feature film scheduled to shoot from October 12 to November 8 in Staten Island, NY and nearby regions. We are looking to fill several specific roles.
Gene
$257
Male Only
65 - 80
White
Grandma Russo - Man in Disguise
$257
Male Only
28 - 38
White
Cleaning Lady
$257
Female Only
35 - 50
Latino / Hispanic
Strip Club Extras
$150
23 - 60
Italian Dudes
$150
Male Only
30 - 65
White
Film (Short / Student)
Non-Union Job
California
1st Oct 2026
A sleeping couple in their apartment is startled awake by an attempted break-in. While trying to figure out who is outside, underlying tensions in their relationship start to emerge.
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 (Short / Student)
Non-Union Job
San Francisco County
1st Oct 2026
Now accepting new faces for “POPSTAR” the ultimate anthem the next generation of IT-GIRLS!
Film is in a music video style, females ages 15-25. Think KATSEYE, MeanGirls, energy
California lead
$200 - $1,600
Female Only
15 - 23
White
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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