How do I find Cleveland casting calls?

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission posts local casting calls on its industry-opportunities board and lists the region's casting agencies on its casting page. Both are free public resources.

Who casts background actors in Cleveland?

The film commission's list includes Angela Boehm Casting, Nancy Mosser Casting, and several other local companies. Each casting call names the company handling it.

Are there casting scams in Cleveland?

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission publishes warnings about scams targeting Northeast Ohio actors, including fake agencies and fraudulent production checks. Never pay to be considered for a specific role, and verify offers against the commission's postings.

Does Ohio have a film incentive?

Yes. The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit offers a 30% refundable credit on qualifying in-state spending, with applications accepted year-round. It supports production statewide, not any single city.

Does Scene Seekers book extras in Cleveland?

No. Scene Seekers is an independent informational site. We do not cast, hire, or represent performers.

Cleveland, Ohio

Becoming an Extra in Cleveland

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission runs one of the most beginner-friendly setups of any market: a public casting-agencies page, a getting-started guide for new background actors, and an industry-opportunities board where local casting calls are posted.

Last updated 2026-10-25

Background acting in Cleveland

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission's casting agencies page lists the local companies that cast everything from starring roles to background actors, including Angela Boehm Casting, Nancy Mosser Casting, and several others. Its getting-started page points new background actors to those agencies and to its job opportunities board.

The commission also publishes practical scam warnings for Northeast Ohio actors — a sign of an active market worth approaching carefully. Ohio's 30% refundable Motion Picture Tax Credit, administered by the Ohio Department of Development, supports production across the state.

Getting started as a beginner

Start with the Greater Cleveland Film Commission's getting-started page, which walks new background actors through the local landscape.
Bookmark the commission's industry-opportunities board — local casting calls are posted there with the casting company's contact details.
Read the commission's scam warnings before paying anyone; legitimate casting companies do not charge talent to be considered for a specific booking.

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Practical local considerations

Northeast Ohio casting is concentrated around Cleveland, but productions film across the region — confirm whether a call is Cleveland-area or elsewhere in the state.
The commission warns about 'glam scams' and fake production companies targeting local actors. Verify any unexpected offer against the commission's postings.
Ohio's tax credit supports production statewide; it does not by itself create background work in any one city.

Local Casting Resources

Greater Cleveland Film Commission — Casting Agencies
Official list of local casting agencies for roles from principals to background actors, with contact details and scam-safety guidance.
Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
Greater Cleveland Film Commission — Industry Opportunities
Public board where local casting calls, crew openings, and industry opportunities are posted.
Northeast Ohio
Angela Boehm Casting
Cleveland casting company handling principal, extras, real-people, and commercial casting, with recent feature-film extras calls.
Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit
Ohio Department of Development's 30% refundable tax credit for qualifying productions, accepted on a rolling basis.
Statewide Ohio

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Types of Opportunities

What Productions in Cleveland May Look For

Feature film background

The commission's industry-opportunities board has carried paid extras calls for feature films shooting in Northeast Ohio. Each call names its casting company, dates, and pay rate.

Commercials and music videos

Recent commission postings include commercial stand-in and music video casting from local companies. These short bookings are common entry points.

Statewide incentive-backed production

Ohio's 30% refundable tax credit applies to qualifying productions statewide. Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati are separate markets.

Examples are general. Scene Seekers does not list or guarantee specific casting calls.

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