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 sci-fi features to period pieces, you can apply to one of these casting calls now.
“Chasing Clouds”
An indie film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking to fill one male lead role, aged 18-29, to play Nick. Production shoots for two nights in mid-December. Pay is $150–$350.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Bluff”
An indie sci-fi action pilot is casting for its upcoming shoot. Production is looking to fill multiple roles, including a male lead role, aged 45–55, to play Agent K, and a supporting male role, aged 30-40, to play Banks. Production shoots from March 11 to March 17. Pay is $1,000–$1,250 for five days of work, with meals and travel included.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Chef’s Special”
An indie horror short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking to fill multiple supporting roles, including a female supporting role, aged 22–29, to play Veronica, and a female supporting role, aged 30-50, to play Jen. Production shoots from Nov. 10–12. Pay is $100 for three days of work, with meals included.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“The Fixer”
An indie live-action Pixar-esque short film about a toy repairman is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is looking to fill multiple roles, including a male lead role, aged 60–80, to play Albert Stephenson, and a female lead role, aged 10–12, to play Bella Bertram. Production shoots from Nov. 3–5. Pay is $125 per day with meals included.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Amateur Mafioso”
An indie crime-comedy short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is looking to fill multiple roles, including a female lead role, aged 18-33, to play Sarah, and a male lead role, aged 27–41, to play David. Production shoots on Oct. 2. Pay is $200 per day, including meals.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Tales from IT”
An indie film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is looking to fill a male lead role, aged 36–58, to play William Martell Sr. Production is looking to shoot on Oct. 28. Pay is $250.
Want this gig? Apply here.
