Acting casting calls and auditions in San Francisco
104 open acting casting calls in San Francisco, 43 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-17-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
104 of the 117 open castings in San Francisco are acting work: 89%, against 78% across the whole catalog. 65% are listed as paid, against 58% of acting castings everywhere. 23 of the 104 are union or open to both. 2 can be done remotely. The most common project types: Student film (21), Feature film (18) and Short film (16). 6 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.
Bay Area castings skew toward tech commercials, product videos and corporate work, which tend to pay well and book quickly.
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The numbers
| Open castings | 104 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 43 |
| Listed as paid | 65% |
| Union or union-friendly | 22% |
| Remote | 2 |
| Student film | 21 |
| Feature film | 18 |
| Short film | 16 |
| Television | 8 |
Latest acting castings in San Francisco
- Major TV Series Servers and Bartenders CastingBackground / ExtrasActingPaidtv · 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
- Tall Caucasian physically fit man - approximately 6'3. (For 10/20 & 10/21)ModelingActingPaidTelevision Series · San Francisco, CA
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FAQ
How many acting castings in San Francisco are open right now?
104 as of Oct 17, 43 posted in the last 7 days, 65% 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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Nearby cities: Los Angeles 990 · Portland 13 · Seattle 16 · New York 800 · Atlanta 159