Movies and TV Shows Casting in Iowa

Tikkyshop // Shutterstock

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

Movies and TV shows casting in Iowa

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 Iowa and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

1 / 8

muratart // Shutterstock

Birthday Celebration Documentary

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Party Employee (lead, 18+)
--- Birthday Girl (lead, female, 1-5)
--- Mother of the Birthday Girl (lead, 23-40)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Des Moines, IA; Urbandale, IA
- Learn more about the documentary here

2 / 8

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Away From Home'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Peyton (supporting, male, 18+)
--- Cast character (background / extra, male, 18+)
--- Molly (lead, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Des Moines, IA
- Learn more about the short film here

3 / 8

Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'With Ample Depth and Powerful Tannins'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Shae (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 25-35)
--- Fiona (supporting, female, 28-40)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Des Moines, IA; Davenport, IA
- Learn more about the short film here

4 / 8

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

NASCAR x Coronado Promo

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pilot 1 (Rowdy) (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Pilot 2 (Peaches) (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Pilot 3 ('Stache) (supporting, male, 21-30)
- Roles pay up to: $6,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

5 / 8

Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

6 / 8

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'His Father's House'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charles (supporting, male, 68+)
--- Young Mark (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Dr. Thacker (supporting, male, 35-65)
- Roles pay up to: $1,774.14
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

7 / 8

Dpongvit // Shutterstock

'Sinners Buffet'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mike (supporting, male, 36+)
--- Pastor Martin (lead, male, 40+)
--- Christine (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

8 / 8

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

"The Lost Healer" - a fantasy feature film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Marksman (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Captain Malryn (supporting, male, 32-45)
--- King Ardan (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here