England · United Kingdom
Casting calls in Manchester
15 open casting calls in Manchester, 7 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-16-26. Background and extras, acting, commercial and modeling work from casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams.
The numbers
| Open castings | 15 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 7 |
| Listed as paid | 40% |
| Union or union-friendly | 0% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Short film | 4 |
| Online commercial | 3 |
| Student film | 3 |
| Feature film | 1 |
By type of work in Manchester
Latest castings in Manchester
- Manchester Uni Students for Domino's AdCommercial / BrandPaidOnline Commercial / Video Ad · Manchester
- 'Maenad'ActingStudent Film · Manchester
- Second SkinModelingActingNewly postedStudent Film · Manchester
- On Repeat!ActingNewly postedShort Film · Salford
- Same Time Next WeekActingNewly postedShort Film · Salford
- 'Dwile Flonker'ActingNewly postedStudent Film · Manchester, England
- 'Undying Hunger'ActingPaidShort Film · Manchester
- Knutsford Gatsby-Themed Murder MysteryActingPaidGigs · Manchester
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Casting in Manchester, answered.
How many casting calls are open in Manchester right now?
15 as of Oct 17, 7 of them posted in the last 7 days, led by acting (13), commercial / brand (3), modeling (1). The catalog is read throughout the day, so the number moves.
Are casting calls in Manchester 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 Manchester?
No. Most castings listed for Manchester 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 Manchester?
Right now the most common project types are Short film (4), Online commercial (3), Student film (3), Feature film (1).
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 Manchester 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.