While the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike bars actors from working for struck companies, these indie projects are still casting (and within the strike rules). From nonunion fantasy-romance features to period pieces, you can apply to one of these casting calls now.
“The Last Run”
An indie short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking to fill multiple roles, including a lead female role, aged 20–40, to play Linda, and a supporting female role, aged 25–50, to play Britney. Production films from Nov. 3–5. Pay is $125–$200 per day, with transportation, hotels, and meals provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Rebirth Vampire Web Family”
An indie fantasy-romance feature film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York and New Jersey. Production is looking to fill multiple roles, including a lead female role, aged 18–30, to play Irene/Serene, a supporting male role, aged 18–35, to play Eric, and a lead male role, aged 18–35, to play Alex. Filming takes place for seven days in October. Pay is $350–$2,100 for all roles, with meals provided.
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“Prom Night”
An indie student film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York. Production is looking to fill multiple roles, including a supporting male or transgender male role, aged 18–22, to play Gunther, and a supporting male role, aged 27–40, to play Mile Puleo. Pay is $100–$250, depending on the role, with meals and snacks provided.
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“Puberty for Humans”
An indie sci-fi-comedy short film/homage to the educational health videos of the 1950s is casting for its upcoming shoot in L.A. Production is looking to fill multiple roles, including a lead male role, aged 18–25, to play Linus, and a lead male role, aged 30–55, to play Coach Wells. Filming takes place in December and January tentatively in L.A. Pay is $100–$200 per day.
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“Virtual Time”
An indie sci-fi action film is casting for its upcoming shoot in L.A. and San Diego, California. Production is looking to fill a supporting female role, aged 18-40, to play Margot. Pay is $700–$7,000 for an estimated 10 days of work.
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“Mr. Jack”
An indie drama feature film is casting for its upcoming shoot in NYC. Production is looking to fill multiple supporting roles, including a supporting male role, aged 23-35, to play Tommy Machine, and a supporting female role, aged 18-30, to play Kazimiera. Pay is $135 per day.
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“Justice Intelligence Agency Origins”
An indie feature film about an organization that defends and responds to injustice in the African American community is casting for its upcoming shoot in L.A. Production is looking to fill multiple supporting roles, including a supporting female role, aged 18–27, to play Mya Porter, and a supporting male role, aged 8–12, to play Young Justin Jones. Production begins filming on Jan. 15. Pay is $900–$2,700 for an estimated 18 days of work.
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“M2”
An indie drama short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New Jersey. Production is looking to fill multiple roles, including a lead male role, aged 22–30, to play Lorenzo, and a lead male role, aged 22-30, to play Max. Production films in late October or early November. Pay is $100–$200, depending on the role.
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“Narumi”
An indie short film about a young woman at three different stages of her life is casting for its upcoming shoot in L.A. Production is looking to fill a lead female role, aged 35–50, to play Narumi. Dates are TBD. Pay is $300 for two days of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.