Movies and TV shows casting in Ohio

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Backstage
May 13, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Ohio

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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in Ohio and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Never Have I Ever'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Derek (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary (+1 more genders), 18-28)
--- Sarah (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary (+1 more genders), 18-28)
--- Zeke (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary (+1 more genders), 18-28)
- Casting locations: Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the short film

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'Swelling in the Narrow'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Henley (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Genevive (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Enid (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $125
- Casting locations: Cleveland, OH; Akron, OH; Kent, OH
- Learn more about the student film

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'A Cleveland Story'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bill (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- Dougie-Boy (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Samatha (background / extra, female, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Cleveland, OH
- Learn more about the short film

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'This Piano Is Haunted'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt Keller (lead, male, 32-50)
--- Josephine Keller (supporting, female, 12-18)
--- Rachel Bennett (supporting, female, 32-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,575
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, MI; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Lansing, MI
- Learn more about the short film

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'Something To Survive For'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, male, 15-20)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 15-20)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Casting locations: Easton, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Allentown, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Lancaster, PA
- Learn more about the student film

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'The Magician's Journey'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Magician (lead, male, 20+)
--- Fortune Teller (supporting, female, 20+)
- Casting locations: Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the student film

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'The Roots Do Bleed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Coretta Mosely (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Yvie Mosely (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Oscar Junior (supporting, male, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $625
- Casting locations: Toledo, OH; Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the short film

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'Bareknuckle Soldier'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gravel Pit Watcher (background / extra, male, 18-25)
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Wheeling, WV; Morgantown, WV
- Learn more about the short film

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'Boxes'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Jenny (lead, female, 7-12)
--- Justin (lead, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Noblesville, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Bloomington, IN; Fishers, IN; Carmel, IN
- Learn more about the student film

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'The Summer That Everything Changed'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Mason (lead, male, 18-21)
--- Naiomi (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Jaden (lead, male, 18-21)
- Casting locations: Wilkinsburg, PA; Monroeville, PA; Dormont, PA; Swissvale, PA; New Kensington, PA
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting locations: 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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Guarded'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 28-45)
- Roles pay up to: $18,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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