Want to get on screen? Here are 10 open casting calls we found this week, led by indie films shooting across North Carolina. Each listing below includes the deadline and a link to the official call. Read every listing in full before you apply, because pay, local-only rules and dates can change.
Note: The deadlines below are the expiration dates shown on each casting listing as of Nov. 9, 2026.
Safety First: Never Pay to Audition
Real casting directors do not charge you to audition, to be considered or to get on set. If a “casting call” asks for an upfront fee, a gift card or your bank details, walk away. Meet in public or professional spaces, bring someone with you to in-person auditions, and look up the production and the people behind it before you go.
North Carolina Casting Calls
1. “Dirty” (Feature Film) – Charlotte
- Roles: 5 acting roles
- Location: Charlotte and surrounding areas, shooting early 2027
- Pay: Paid (rate TBD), plus IMDb credit and meals
- Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026
- Note: Local talent only
- View the official listing
2. “While He’s Dying” (Feature Film) – New Bern
- Roles: Male and female actors (3 roles)
- Location: New Bern; the listing says filming starts Nov. 19
- Pay: Not listed
- Deadline: Nov. 18, 2026
- View the official listing
3. “4 The Girls” (Independent Feature) – Raleigh
- Roles: 3 acting roles
- Location: Raleigh
- Pay: Check the listing (it appears to be unpaid)
- Deadline: Nov. 20, 2026
- View the official listing
4. “Read Between the Lines” (Microfilm) – Raleigh
- Roles: 2 actors
- Location: Raleigh
- Pay: Not listed
- Deadline: Nov. 25, 2026
- View the official listing
5. Blind Date Comedy Short Film – Wilmington
- Roles: 8 roles, online audition
- Location: Wilmington
- Pay: Not listed
- Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026
- View the official listing
6. Silent Short Film – Charlotte Area
- Roles: Actors and extras (3 roles)
- Location: Charlotte area, filming on a weekend in late November or early December
- Pay: Unpaid, non-union, volunteer
- Deadline: Nov. 16, 2026
- View the official listing
7. “DQ Legacy Gala: The Art of Style” Fashion Show – Charlotte
- Roles: Runway models
- Location: Charlotte
- Pay: Not listed
- Deadline: Nov. 20, 2026
- Note: Local talent only
- View the official listing
8. Tier 1 Dancer Casting Call (VERSOD) – Charlotte
- Roles: Dancers, online audition
- Location: Charlotte
- Pay: Not listed
- Deadline: Dec. 1, 2026
- View the official listing
National Calls
9. Jack Daniel’s Commercial – Nationwide
- Roles: 1 role
- Location: U.S.
- Pay: $3,800 per project, per the listing (usage: TV, web and social)
- Deadline: Nov. 18, 2026
- View the official listing
10. “Join the Band!” Music Casting – Nationwide
- Roles: Background singers, guitarist, bassist, keys, string players and background dancers
- Location: U.S.
- Pay: Not listed
- Deadline: Nov. 25, 2026
- View the official listing
What’s Filming in North Carolina
The NC Film Office lists the feature JoJo and the Freaks as filming now in the Wilmington region. It doesn’t post a public casting call, so keep an eye on regional casting agencies for background work. (NC Film Office)
Tips Before You Apply
- Keep a current headshot and a clean, well-lit self-tape setup ready to go.
- Follow the submission instructions exactly. Many calls are local-only.
- Confirm pay, dates and usage in writing before you commit.
- And again: never pay to audition.
Sources
- allcasting: Charlotte casting calls
- allcasting: Raleigh casting calls
- allcasting: Wilmington extras casting
- NC Film Office: Current Productions
