Texas
Casting calls in Austin
104 open casting calls in Austin, 41 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-16-26. Background and extras, acting, modeling and commercial work from casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams.
The numbers
| Open castings | 104 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 41 |
| Listed as paid | 53% |
| Union or union-friendly | 1% |
| Remote | 5 |
| Student film | 32 |
| Short film | 16 |
| Film | 8 |
| Commercial | 6 |
By type of work in Austin
Latest castings in Austin
- Brand Ambassadors Needed for Upcoming EventsCommercial / BrandInfluencer / UGCPaidAustin, TX
- "Slump" Short Film Looking for ActorsActingAustin, TX
- SapphiraActingPaidStudent Film · Austin, TX
- BarkerActingStudent Film · Austin, TX
- ZoranaActingStudent Film · Austin, TX
- XiaoActingPaidStudent Film · Austin, TX
- ClydeActingPaidStudent Film · Austin, TX
- Actors for Dramatic Short Film 'I to I'ActingPaidfilm · Austin, TX
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Casting in Austin, answered.
How many casting calls are open in Austin right now?
104 as of Oct 17, 41 of them posted in the last 7 days, led by acting (84), modeling (19), commercial / brand (18). The catalog is read throughout the day, so the number moves.
Are casting calls in Austin free to apply to?
Yes. Applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply or to be considered. Listings that ask for money, or that match other scam patterns, are removed before they reach you.
Do I need an agent to book work in Austin?
No. Most castings listed for Austin are open submissions from casting directors, producers and brands. HeyBooker does the booker’s job for you: it finds the castings, scores them against your profile, drafts the application and tracks the response. It also works alongside an agent for the jobs they don’t cover.
What kinds of work get cast in Austin?
Right now the most common project types are Student film (32), Short film (16), Film (8), Commercial (6). Austin mixes indie film, commercials and live-event work, with a spike of castings around the spring festival season.
How does the feed decide what to show me first?
Every casting gets a 0–100 score against your profile; distance from your home base is the largest factor, so Austin castings rank highest for talent based there. The full model is on the how it works page.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.