Casting Call, Colorado: From Superheroes to Short Films, Denver Wants You!

Lights, Camera, Colorado! Here’s What’s Casting in Denver Right Now

Hollywood might be over a thousand miles away, but that hasn’t stopped Colorado from becoming a growing hub for film and TV production. From gritty documentaries to indie shorts and even original superhero stories, Denver and its surrounding cities are seeing a surge in casting calls. Whether you’re a seasoned actor, a fresh face in the industry, or someone looking to break into behind-the-scenes production, there are plenty of opportunities popping up across the metro area.

Thanks to Backstage, we’ve got a curated list of film and television projects currently casting in Denver and beyond. This includes paid roles, extra work, and crew positions — with hourly rates ranging from $13 to $75. Some projects are local, others are casting nationally but filming in Colorado.

Take a look at what’s currently casting — and where you might fit in:

🎬 Now Casting in Denver & Surrounding Areas

🔹 ‘The Death of a Star’ – Short Film

• Role: Adam (Lead, Male, 20–25)

• Pay: $18/hr

• Location: Denver, CO

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🔹 ‘Vagabond Home’ – Short Film

• Roles:

  • Elsie Fortuna (Lead, Female, 20–45)

  • Murry Culpepper (Lead, Male, 20–45)

  • Jim Pickers (Supporting, Male, 40–100)

• Pay: $37/hr

• Location: Denver, CO

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🔹 ‘Heal by Example’ – Documentary

• Role: Production Assistant (Crew)

• Pay: $25/hr

• Location: Denver, CO

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🔹 ‘Convicted’ – Short Film

• Roles:

  • Ernesto (Lead, Male, 30–50)

  • Prisoner (Supporting, Male, 35–60)

• Pay: $63/hr

• Location: Denver & Boulder, CO

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🔹 ‘Broken Mirrors’ – Crew Call

• Roles:

  • Location Scout

  • Assistant Director

  • Production Designer

• Pay: Not listed

• Location: Denver, CO

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🔹 ‘I Got A Song’ – Feature Film (Extras)

• Roles:

  • Bob Raymond (Lead, Male, 60–75)

  • Female Supporting Actress (50–65)

  • Male Supporting Actor (60–75)

• Pay: $31/hr

• Location: Denver, CO

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🔹 ‘The Lost Drill Sergeant Film’ – Feature Film

• Roles:

  • Army Drill Sergeant (Lead, Male, 25–40)

  • W.A.S.P. Female Pilots (Lead, Female, 20–40)

  • Army Chaplain (Lead, Male, 23–40)

• Pay: $13/hr

• Location: Denver, CO

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🔹 ‘Lowball’ – Feature Film

• Role: Ann (Supporting, Female, 20–35)

• Pay: $75/hr

• Location: Nationwide

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🔹 ‘Redhawk: An Original Superhero Story’ – Feature Film

• Role: Sam Garland (Lead, Female / Non-binary / Trans Female, 18–30)

• Pay: $63/hr

• Location: Nationwide

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🔹 ‘Torn Eagle: Impeach and Be Damned’ – Scripted Show

• Role: Martha Johnson Patterson (Supporting, Female, 30–35)

• Pay: $20/hr

• Location: Greeley, CO

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🔹 ‘The Ten’ – Scripted Show

• Roles:

  • Elpida Dancer (Supporting, Female, 10–13)

  • Irene Dancer (Supporting, Female, 16–18)

  • Eleni Dancer (Lead, Female, 21–25)

• Pay: $20/hr

• Location: Greeley, CO

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🎥 Whether you’re on the hunt for your next big break or just exploring the world of filmmaking, Colorado has more to offer than you might expect. Bookmark the listings and follow Backstage for updates.