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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 Rhode Island, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

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‘Unseen’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Kai (lead, male, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘On the Nature of Dreams’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Isabella Petry (lead, female, 25-35)
— Henry Thaws (lead, male, 25-40)
— Owl Woman (supporting, female, 30-65)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘America Down’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘No One Ever Really Listened’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Sango’s Brother (lead, male, 25-35)
— Ella (supporting, female, 20-30)
— Sango (supporting, male, 30-40)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Zippy’s House’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Michael (lead, male, trans male, 12-15)
— Joanna (supporting, female, 38-50)
— Zippy (lead, male, trans male, 12-15)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘LOVE (working) – A Feature-Length Coming of Age Drama’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— “Male” Lead (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 21-30)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Lowball’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Untitled Feature Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40)
– Average hourly rate: $43
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Deponent’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Vincent (lead, male, 25-35)
— Tessa (lead, female, 25-35)
— Connor Drake (supporting, male, 35-50)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘New Neighbors’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Officer Heyd (supporting, male, 30-60)
— Miss Milla (lead, female, 25-45)
— Hannah Olea (supporting, female, 30-45)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Stamford, Connecticut
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Prescription’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Rob (lead, male, 18-25)
— Sarah (lead, female, 18-25)
— Caroline (supporting, female, 40-60)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Lowell, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the short film here

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