Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Maine

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May 27, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Maine

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 Portland, Maine, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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ALTERNATOR

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- AHMED (lead, male, 30-45)
--- ALI (lead, male, 50-70)
--- MOHAMMED (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Roles pay up to: $955.20
- Casting locations: Portland, Maine
- Learn more about the short film

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'Holy Palmer's Kiss'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Aiden Howard (lead, male, 12-16)
--- Ethan Mitchell (lead, male, 12-16)
--- Connor Reeves (supporting, male, 12-16)
- Roles pay up to: $747
- Casting locations: Portland, Maine
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Way Life...'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Peter (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Andrew (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Danny (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Casting locations: Portland, Maine
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Poof'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Main Character (lead, 12-18)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Portland, Maine
- 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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