California
Casting calls in San Diego
48 open casting calls in San Diego, 17 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 | 48 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 17 |
| Listed as paid | 58% |
| Union or union-friendly | 4% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Online commercial | 10 |
| Short film | 9 |
| Commercial | 8 |
| Student film | 2 |
By type of work in San Diego
Latest castings in San Diego
- RV Owner Needed for CommercialModelingActingCommercial / BrandPaidSan Diego, CA
- Male Actors Needed for Upcoming Student FilmActingSan Diego, CA
- "The Betta" Psychological Horror Short Film Needs ActorsActingChula Vista, CA
- Skincare Ad for Melanin-Rich SkinModelingActingCommercial / BrandPaidOnline Commercial / Video Ad · San Diego, CA
- Financial Services Company ProductionCommercial / BrandPaidOnline Commercial / Video Ad · San Diego, CA
- 'Fare(Well)'ActingNewly postedStudent Film · San Diego, CA
- Electrician Technician Student "Roger"ActingCommercial / BrandPaidCommercial · Oceanside, CA
- Medical Assistant Student "Shana"ActingCommercial / BrandPaidCommercial · Oceanside, CA
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Casting in San Diego, answered.
How many casting calls are open in San Diego right now?
48 as of Oct 17, 17 of them posted in the last 7 days, led by acting (39), commercial / brand (20), modeling (8). The catalog is read throughout the day, so the number moves.
Are casting calls in San Diego 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 San Diego?
No. Most castings listed for San Diego 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 San Diego?
Right now the most common project types are Online commercial (10), Short film (9), Commercial (8), Student film (2).
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 San Diego 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.