The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Macon, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Indie Film, Film Editor'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Macon, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Remnant'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- John (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Silas (lead, male, 40-60)
--- Young John (day player, male, 10-14)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Macon, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lawyer (lead, 40-60)
--- Therapist (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sci-fi Short Film Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Character Actors (supporting, female, male, 5-100)
--- Характерні актори (supporting, 5-100)
--- Actores de carácter (supporting, female, male, 5-100)
- Average hourly rate: $85
- Casting locations: Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'My Millionaire Boss is in Love with Me'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Clara Goodwin (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- William Prescott (supporting, male, 25-40)
--- Max Anderson (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Franz'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenny from the Block (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.