Acting casting calls and auditions in Austin
84 open acting casting calls in Austin, 33 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-15-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
84 of the 104 open castings in Austin are acting work: 81%, against 78% across the whole catalog. 48% are listed as paid, against 58% of acting castings everywhere. 1 of the 84 is union or open to both. 3 can be done remotely. The most common project types: Student film (32), Short film (16) and Film (8). 7 cities have more open acting castings, led by Los Angeles.
Acting castings span feature and short films, television and streaming series, theatre, student films, web series and the commercial work that pays the rent between them. Many listings are non-union and open to self-submission.
Austin mixes indie film, commercials and live-event work, with a spike of castings around the spring festival season.
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The numbers
| Open castings | 84 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 33 |
| Listed as paid | 48% |
| Union or union-friendly | 1% |
| Remote | 3 |
| Student film | 32 |
| Short film | 16 |
| Film | 8 |
| Commercial | 5 |
Latest acting castings in Austin
- "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
- Content Creators Needed for Upcoming UGC VideosActingInfluencer / UGCPaidAustin, TX
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FAQ
How many acting castings in Austin are open right now?
84 as of Oct 17, 33 posted in the last 7 days, 48% listed as paid.
What do I need to apply?
- Headshot and résumé, and increasingly a reel or self-tape link
- Playable age range and union status
- Any accents, languages or special skills the role names
- Availability for the shoot dates listed
Is it free?
Yes. Finding and applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply. Listings that ask for money are removed before they reach you.
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.
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