Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

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May 27, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in San Diego, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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Pro-AI vs Anti-AI Debate - YouTube

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Pro or Anti-AI Debate Role - YouTube (lead, all genders, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $125
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the vertical series

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Indie Music Video

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kimberly (real people, female, 11-18)
- Roles pay up to: $360
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the short film

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'Digital Popstars'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Pop Star (lead, female, 15-25)
--- Abigail (Outcast) (lead, female, 15-20)
--- It-Girls, Pop Group (models, female, 15-25)
- Roles pay up to: $1,300
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the feature film

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'All The Buried Things'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Maria Avery (supporting, female, 38-50)
--- Sarah Avery (lead, female, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the student film

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'Misread'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Claire (supporting, female, 27-40)
--- Wanda (supporting, female, non-binary, 30-45)
--- Judith (supporting, female, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the short film

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'Slip 14'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Girl (supporting, female, 7-11)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the short film

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Untitled Horror Comedy Short

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Katy (day player, female, 18-28)
--- Leo (day player, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $249
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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