California
Casting calls in San Francisco
117 open casting calls in San Francisco, 48 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-17-26. Background and extras, acting, commercial and modeling work from casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams.
The numbers
| Open castings | 117 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 48 |
| Listed as paid | 67% |
| Union or union-friendly | 20% |
| Remote | 4 |
| Student film | 21 |
| Feature film | 18 |
| Short film | 16 |
| Online commercial | 10 |
By type of work in San Francisco
Latest castings in San Francisco
- Major TV Series Servers and Bartenders CastingBackground / ExtrasActingPaidtv · San Francisco, CA
- Dance Instructors & Wellness SpecialistsModelingCommercial / BrandPaidevent · San Francisco, CA
- Talent Needed for Robotics CommercialActingCommercial / BrandSan Jose, CA
- Major Cable Network Documentary Recreations in San FranciscoActingPaidDocumentary · San Francisco, CA
- 'Scarlet Thread'ActingBackground / ExtrasNewly postedShort Film · San Francisco, CA
- "All The Cute Girls Live In Oakland"ActingPaidNewly postedFeature Film · San Francisco, CA
- 'Blessed By Church'ActingPaidNewly postedShort Film · San Francisco, CA
- Pedestrians w/CARS - 2 days - some will be cops as wellModelingActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionTelevision Series · San Francisco, CA
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Casting in San Francisco, answered.
How many casting calls are open in San Francisco right now?
117 as of Oct 17, 48 of them posted in the last 7 days, led by acting (104), background / extras (20), commercial / brand (19). The catalog is read throughout the day, so the number moves.
Are casting calls in San Francisco 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 Francisco?
No. Most castings listed for San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Right now the most common project types are Student film (21), Feature film (18), Short film (16), Online commercial (10). Bay Area castings skew toward tech commercials, product videos and corporate work, which tend to pay well and book quickly.
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 Francisco 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.