Cast & Crew Calls

Updated April 17, 2026

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CREW CALL: DANO Network is seeking Crew for independent feature film SLUSH scheduled to film in Houston/Waller in June. Synopsis: SLUSH is a high-intensity action/sci-fi thriller set in Houston, Texas, where a private defense group (VAD) is deployed to contain a covert bioweapon outbreak during a catastrophic storm. As the situation escalates, the team encounters a violent underground threat, forcing elite operatives and civilians to fight for survival in both residential environments and subterranean tunnels. The film blends grounded tactical realism with cinematic horror and physically driven action sequences. Crew Needed: Cinematographer (Director of Photography), Camera Operators / Camera Crew, Wardrobe / Costume Department. Crew Positions are Paid (rates vary based on role and experience). Please submit resume/reel/inquiries to casting.department@danonetwork.com

CREW CALL:: Michael Sterling Films is seeking Crew for independent feature film "Your Wife Is Cheating on Us" scheduled to shoot in/around Houston in May 2026. Synopsis: Kelly Bennett appears to have the perfect life—a stable marriage, financial security, and a polished image. But beneath the surface, her relationship with her husband Malcolm, an offshore oil supervisor, is emotionally fractured. Lonely and unfulfilled, Kelly begins a secret affair with Malcolm’s twin brother, Marcus, risking everything for passion. Crew Needed: Cinematographer, Production Assistants. Crew Positions are Paid. Please submit resume/reel/inquiries to michaelsterling15@yahoo.com

CREW CALL: Epic Quantum Science is seeking Crew for Epic Science YouTube series scheduled to film in Tomball. Synopsis: We will be launching a bright, curiosity-packed science channel for kids aged 4–12 and need a writer who can make complex ideas feel like play. If Blippi or SciShow Kids makes you smile, you’re already in the right headspace. Crew Needed: A Scriptwriter to draft short 3–5 minute scripts that break down biology, physics, and chemistry concepts in simple, energetic language with a fun opening “hook,” story-style flow, and dialogue a single host can deliver naturally along with quick notes on visuals, props, or easy experiments to keep young viewers’ eyes glued to the screen. Crew Position is Paid (Long Term Contract). Please submit hresume/reel/inquiries to psamorio@theoraclelegalgroup.com

CREW CALL: Content Guaranteed is seeking crew for weekly Youtube Series "Keeping You Connected to Your Money" filmed in Houston. Synopsis: Planning for retirement is key to being able to retire and hopefully, not run out of money. In these episodes, we talk about the planning that goes into making sure you're connected to your money so that you reduce to possibility of running out and having to go back to work. Crew Needed: An Editor using Premiere Pro. Crew Position is Paid. Please submit resume/reel/inquiries to escalderon@gmail.com

CREW CALL: Lynette Guidry Productions is seeking Crew for H-Town Chronicles: Episode 5 – “Travis Mopps” scheduled to film in/around Houston in April 2026. Synopsis: H-Town Chronicles: Episode 5 – “Travis Mopps” follows Lynette and her best friend Ariel, who are bored and looking for excitement during spring break. While hanging out at Lynette’s older sister’s house, they meet their younger sister and spot a flyer on Instagram for a free Travis Scott concert at Sunnyside Park. With insider help from Lynette’s younger sister, Leighanne, the trio sets out to score backstage passes, but their simple mission quickly turns chaotic. Along the way, they encounter Lil Tjay, a mischievous silent kid, and a manic, delusional janitor obsessed with “Travis Mopps”, whose unpredictable presence turns the adventure into a wild, surreal journey through the streets of Houston. Crew Needed: 2nd Assistant Director (AD), Gaffer / Grip / Lighting Technician, Sound Mixer / Boom Operator, Hair & Makeup Artists, Wardrobe / Costume Stylist, Set Photographer / BTS Videographer, Production Assistants, Editor / Post-Production Team. Crew Positions are Unpaid. Please submit resume/reel/inquires to lynetteguidry2022@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: Producer/Director/Writer Sara Gaston is seeking Cast for SAG Microbudget Short Film "Widow’s Thirds" scheduled to film in Houston early/mid May. Synopsis: After the sudden loss of her husband, a widow seeks independence in a world that consigns her to be a man's property. Cast Needed: MR. THOMAS - Male, 40s-50s, Native American or Native American looking actor, ideal candidate is 5'8"+, stoic, reserved and dignified; JOHN MCCABE - Male, 25-35, 5'9"+ Upright, know it all who disguises it underneath concern. Roles are Paid. Please submit headshot/resume/reel/inquiries to ytbuff@yahoo.com *Please submit headshot, resume, and demo reel (or if you don’t have a reel, please send a recent self tape audition you think shows off your acting well)

CASTING CALL: DANO Network is seeking Cast for independent feature film SLUSH scheduled to film in Houston/Waller in June. Synopsis: SLUSH is a high-intensity action/sci-fi thriller set in Houston, Texas, where a private defense group (VAD) is deployed to contain a covert bioweapon outbreak during a catastrophic storm. As the situation escalates, the team encounters a violent underground threat, forcing elite operatives and civilians to fight for survival in both residential environments and subterranean tunnels. The film blends grounded tactical realism with cinematic horror and physically driven action sequences. Cast Needed: Athletic female (18–25) – stunt-capable (Licia White type); Athletic female (18–30) – movement-based performer (Lina White type); Male (18–30) – supporting roles (David/Jack White types); Male (25–40) – strong presence, authentic Jamaican accent required (Errol type); Female (35–60) – strong presence, authentic Jamaican accent required (Mrs. Miana type); Male/Female (20–50) – physically fit tactical roles (VAD operatives, guards – 5’11”+ preferred); Male/Female (20–50) – antagonist roles (Ashfall operatives). Roles are Paid (rates vary based on role and experience). To view roles, download audition sides, and submit, please visit https://www.danonetwork.com/careers/slushheads

CASTING CALL: The University of Houston's BOUNCE Health Program is seeking Cast for a series of short videos to be filmed in Houston this spring. Synopsis: The bilingual (English & Spanish) educational nutrition video series centers on relatable family conversations around healthy eating and is culturally grounded, warm, and engaging. Cast Needed: Latina/Hispanic Adult, 35-48yo; Daughter/Son Latino/Hispanic, 9 – 12yo. Roles are Paid. For complete information and to submit please visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vboLF_CikEytSw6PDwxCWZBPS2tQXzhMoxiPhBYzxPxUQU1WTTY1S0RRQ0gwQURYVTBESVRZRzc4WC4u&route=shorturl

CASTING CALL:: Michael Sterling Films is seeking Cast for independent feature film "Your Wife Is Cheating on Us" scheduled to shoot in/around Houston in May 2026. Synopsis: Kelly Bennett appears to have the perfect life—a stable marriage, financial security, and a polished image. But beneath the surface, her relationship with her husband Malcolm, an offshore oil supervisor, is emotionally fractured. Lonely and unfulfilled, Kelly begins a secret affair with Malcolm’s twin brother, Marcus, risking everything for passion. Cast Needed: ADRIENNE MATTHEWS (Lead) - African American Female, Late 30s–40s, quiet, calculated, and dangerous, she doesn’t explode — she unravels people with precision. Role is Paid. Please submit headshot/resume/reel/inquiries (Subject: Adrienne Submission) to oilrigmovie10@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: A Tone Productions is seeking Cast for independent Drama/Action/Adventure feature film "The Art of Loyalty" scheduled to film in Houston in summer. Cast Needed: AUCTIONEER - Male or Female, 35 -60, composed professional; CHIKE KA IDIWU - Male, 40 - 55, wealthy South African Prince, art enthusiast, high-tempered, heavy accent; IDIWU’S DRIVER - Male, 25 - 50, Personal security type; CLASSY ART COLLECTORS - Males & Females, 25 – 70, various ethnicity & cultures. Roles are Unpaid. Please submit headshot/resume/reel/inquiries to atpreel@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: Lynette Guidry Productions is seeking Cast for H-Town Chronicles: Episode 5 – “Travis Mopps” scheduled to film in/around Houston in April 2026. Synopsis: H-Town Chronicles: Episode 5 – “Travis Mopps” follows Lynette and her best friend Ariel, who are bored and looking for excitement during spring break. While hanging out at Lynette’s older sister’s house, they meet their younger sister and spot a flyer on Instagram for a free Travis Scott concert at Sunnyside Park. With insider help from Lynette’s younger sister, Leighanne, the trio sets out to score backstage passes, but their simple mission quickly turns chaotic. Along the way, they encounter Lil Tjay, a mischievous silent kid, and a manic, delusional janitor obsessed with “Travis Mopps”, whose unpredictable presence turns the adventure into a wild, surreal journey through the streets of Houston. Cast Needed: The Janitor (Supporting / Featured - 50s–60s, Male, any ethnicity (preferably Black), manic, eerie, and darkly funny, a lonely janitor who has created a delusional identity around Travis Scott, referring to himself as “Travis Mopps:, physically expressive, unsettling, and unexpectedly heartbreaking; Lil Tjay (Supporting) - 8–10yo, Male, Black, an “iPad kid", quiet, mischievous, and emotionally unreadable, Lil Tjay never speaks—his silence is his rebellion, he exists in adult spaces but remains disengaged on his own terms, observing more than he lets on. Roles are Unpaid. Please submit headshot/resume/reel/inquires to castbychon@gmail.com and lynetteguidry2022@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: Reverie Pictures is seeking Cast for independent short film "In the Shade of Green" scheduled to be filmed in/around Houston this spring. Synopsis: Synopsis: A curious 6-year-old Pakistani Muslim American girl discovers a forgotten story written by her great grandmother that teaches an important lesson about standing up for justice. But when the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, she must decide whether to follow the story's message. Cast Needed: 10 children between the ages of 6 and 11, two of the children will need to be boys who play bullies at school, the rest of the children will play extras in a classroom. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Roles are Unpaid. Please submit headshot/resume/reel/inquiries to ReveriePictures1984@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: A Tone Productions and Writer/Producer Felisa Linwood new seeking featured extras for vampire Romantic/Drama/Action/Fantasy feature film BLOOD REIGN. Synopsis: A coven of vampires have to fend off eradicating hunters while coping with social evolution with humans. Cast Needed: CHRISTOPHER WOODS - 20-30, a policeman who is a hybrid and worked among humans for over a century; DR. NOAH ASHFORD - 45-50, ex-vampire hunter in the 18th century until he was seduced by a vampire and bitten, now a doctor pushing an alternative to killing humans; EGYPTIAN WARRIOR QUEEN - 27-40, vampire matriarch, fit for fight action. Roles are Unpaid. Please submit headshot/resume/reel/inquiries to atpscreens@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: Untitled Pictures is seeking cast for short film SEQUENCE scheduled to be filmed in late March/early April in Kingwood and Huntsville, TX. Synopsis: A group of friends blackmailed into joining a fraternity fight night. Cast Needed: Mikey - Late teens to early 20's, good looking, lacks urgency, undergoes training to fight for his friend group; Lucas - Late teens to early twenties, hot-head of the group, first to swing, very loyal to your friends; AJ - Late teens to early 20's, respectful, glue of the group, always trying to de-escalate the situation; Vinny - Late teens to early 20's, movie nerd, goes with the flow, motivates the group, slightly off-putting; Liam - Early to mid 20's, frat president, antagonist, wants the group to fail, is the one responsible for blackmailing; Ally - Late teens to early 20's, love interest, secretly affiliated with the rival frat; Rocco - Mid twenties, seventh-year senior, the main fighter with a drug addiction. Roles are Unpaid. 
Please submit headshot/resume/reel/inquiries to thekadennero@gmail.com

WORKSHOP: The inaugural BCCHTX Film Fest will offer workshops on Saturday, April 18th, some of them are a hands-on Film Lab development and pitching workshop led by Olivia Charmaine Morris (Film & TV Producer), a workshop and conversation with Stephen "Dr. " Love (Producer, They Cloned Tyrone), and a filmmaking masterclass with Morgan Stevenson Cooper (Director + Co-creator of BelAir). For complete information and to register please visit https://www.bcchtxfilmfest.com/schedule

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The 2026 HAPIE Awards (Houston Association of Producers Industry Excellence Awards) celebrate the best work created by Houston’s production community. Submissions invite professionals in all areas of production to showcase their work from 2025 through a short sizzle reel. This year has more categories, a bigger show, more recognition and an excellent opportunity to market your talent to Houston and beyond. Regular deadline is April 24th, final deadline is May 29th. For complete information please visit https://htxproducers.com/about

WORKSHOP: Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) presents the 2026 Teen Filmmakers Boot Camp for young creatives interested in becoming storytellers. Our students bring their stories to our two week camp, pitch their ideas and work collaboratively to choose a script to film. During our two week camp they will be mentored by professions to prep, shoot and post their film. This is a hands on camp and they will rotate through all the jobs and learn how a film set runs. Limited to 20  students per session. Session 1 is June 22nd - 6th and Session 2 is June 29th to July 3rd. For complete information and to register, please visit https://www.swamp.org/young-filmmakers-bootcamp

WORKSHOP: An Introduction to Voice Over Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 2nd 3:00P - 7:00P in Houston. John Wesley Downey will conduct the workshop which includes Basic technique, lots of practice and constructive critiques. Covers radio and TV Commercials, industrial narration, audio books and video game voice acting, Home studios, getting an agent and more.  Limited enrollment, Discount for Early enrollment. For more information and to register please visit https://www.facebook.com/JohnWesleyDowney or e-mail John Wesley Downey at goodkarmajohn@earthlink.net

WORKSHOP: Amelia Rico (Grey's Anatomy, Plur1bus, Doctor Odyssey, 1923, Dark Winds) is now offering an in-person Film/TV acting class in Houston every Friday evening (Adult and Youth Classes Available) and Zoom classes every weekend (all ages welcome). Amelia not only creates a collaborative and safe space for actors to learn and grow, but provides tips and lessons on the business of acting, self-tapes, auditions, on-set expectations, red carpet tips and more. For complete information and to register please visit https://www.ameliarico.com/classes/

WORKSHOP: Gabe Hong Productions presents the "Shooting on Film Workshop" every Saturday and Sunday Noon - 2:00PM in downtown Houston. The class covers the basics of how film works, what materials you need to get started, and how to frame the ideal image. All materials will be provided. All ages and skill levels are encouraged. For complete information and t register please contact gabe@gabehongproductions.com or visit https://www.gabehongproductions.com/services/p/shooting-on-film-class

WORKSHOP: Steve Ochoa presents Action Studios Film Workshops on Saturdays in Spring, TX. Learn professional on-set etiquette, how to get connected, get a gig and keep a gig, set communication, terminology/lingo, understand the paperwork of call sheets/one-liners/schedules, how to negotiate rates, understand contracts, deal memos, and not get taken advantage of by predatory productions. For complete information and to register please visit https://actionstudios.co

WORKSHOP: Houston Acting and Certified Life Coach Alfonso Aguirre (Better Call Saul, Cupid19, 60+ commercial credits) offers tailored acting classes and audition coaching by Zoom as well as In-Person sessions. Whether for commercial, film or television, learn how to understand your character and their circumstances so that you can make appropriate acting choices. Sessions available Monday thru Thursday. For complete information and to book a session please visit https://thealfonsoaguirre.com/

WORKSHOP: Jeff "Dock" Dockweiler from Los Angeles holds monthly weekend classes in Houston. With years of experience and success in Hollywood audition rooms and on sets all around the world, his unique approach to the understanding of story structure has proven instrumental in the success of a star-studded client list. His class is a 2 day back to back class (18yo and older). Class is limited in size. For more information and to register email coachdock@gmail.com

WORKSHOP: Acting coach Brian Thornton will teach how to become a more organic, bookable actor in this ongoing workshop in Houston. Students will awaken their overlooked psychological process which is the quickest way to self trust bringing the actor to an organic existence. Taped scenes and notes given after every class. Scenes pulled to work each actor's specific market. Other topics include "On set" etiquette and how to be the CEO of your own acting business. There is a 6-to-1 student to mentor ratio max, may be added to wait list. For complete infromation and to register please or visit http://actorbrianthornton.com/clear-performance-academy/ or e-mail briansactingclass@gmail.com

WORKSHOP: Sara Gaston teaches Ongoing Tuesday Night Class. Does it feel like your auditions are missing ‘something’?  Do you ever get a script and struggle to decide the ‘right’ approach? Join us on Tuesdays where we spend one week analyzing the script & characters, and the next week working with the same script on audition technique. This combination of scene study & on-camera work will elevate your game. Join at any time. For complete details and to register please visit http://www.saragaston.com/classes-2/

WORKSHOP: John Lansch has helped actors from all types of acting styles, practices and theories, to sharpen their auditioning skills and understand what it takes to book a job. Adult Classes: Tuesday evenings 6:00P - 9:00P, Thursday afternoons Noon - 3:00P. Teen Class (12-17yo): Saturday afternoons 1:30P - 3:30P. Kid Class: Saturday mornings 8:00A - 11:00A. For complete information and to register please visit https://johnlansch.com/

FILM FESTIVAL: The inaugural BCCHTX Film Fest runs April 17th thru 19th. BCCHTX Film Fest is a community + culture + industry hybrid celebrating Black stories on the big screen — and building the pipeline for what comes next. For complete information and tickets please visit https://www.bcchtxfilmfest.com/

FILM FESTIVAL:  The 59th WorldFest Houston International Film Festival runs April 24th thru May 3rd. WorldFest Houston showcases a rich tapestry of films from diverse cultures. This year, we celebrate creativity and innovation in independent cinema. Join us in exploring the remarkable stories that unfold on our screens. For complete information and tickets please visit https://www.worldfest.org/festival-59

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