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Movies and TV shows casting in Columbus
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Columbus, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

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‘Hand On Camera’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Eileen (supporting, female, 40-80)
— Theresa (supporting, female, 50-80)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Columbus, Ohio
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Pallbearers’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Grayson (lead, male, 18-22)
— Dom (lead, male, 18-22)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Columbus, Ohio
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Aimless’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Director of Photography (DOP) (crew)
— Production Designer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Columbus, Ohio
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Unmarried Couples In Real Relationships’
– Project type: reality TV
– Roles:
— Couple (content creators & real people, 21-65)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Columbus, Ohio
– Learn more about the reality TV show here

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‘Stale Air’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Milton (day player, male, 60-80)
— Matt (supporting, male, 30-40)
— Pippa (lead, female, 60-80)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Columbus, Ohio
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Lowball’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Max (lead, male, 25-35)
— Jenna (day player, female, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Four’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Amber (lead, female, 18-24)
– Average hourly rate: $21
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Rain’s Recital’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Cinematographer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $41
– Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Liz Here Now,’ Crew’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Gaffer (crew)
— Camera Department (crew)
— Key Grip (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $48
– Casting locations: Lexington, Kentucky
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘City, No Motor’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mandy (lead, female, 22-26)
— Gabe (lead, male, 24-29)
— Jose (lead, male, 24-34)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Detroit, Michigan
– Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.
