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Providing casting and crew calls is an important service for fostering local talent and supporting productions in Montana. These announcements help connect filmmakers, actors and crew members with opportunities, ensuring productions have access to skilled professionals while giving local creatives a platform to showcase their abilities. 

Casting and crew calls posted here are from independent production companies and not at the control of the Montana Film Office. These announcements are for informational purposes. If responding to a casting or crew call, you’ll need to validate individually and assume any risk.

If you have a Montana casting or crew call and would like it posted here, please email montanafilm@mt.gov. Posting is not guaranteed.

Casting Calls

Urgent Casting Call for Lead Role
Documentary

Shooting Dates: Late June and July 2025

Location: Washington State and Australia

Position Type: Paid

Description: Seeking Native American/Indigenous woman in her 30s for the lead role in a non-union supernatural documentary with a well-known, award-winning Australian director. Actors must have a current passport that expires no later than January 2026 or be able to get an expedited passport. No acting experience is necessary for this role, but strong emotions are needed. Actors can be located anywhere. This role pays approximately $400 per shoot day plus roundtrip airfare, hotel, per diem and local transportation for both locations.

Submission Instructions: To apply, please email newmexicotalent@gmail.com with the subject line “Documentary” and the following information about yourself:

  • Name

  • Height

  • City and state (or province) of residence

  • Phone number

  • Email

  • Passport status and expiration date

  • A recent selfie, free of sunglasses, hats or filters and with little or no makeup

  • Tribal affiliation or enrollment (optional)

If you’ve submitted to newmexicotalent@gmail.com in 2025, there is no need to re-submit. Since the actor must resemble the woman featured in the documentary, you will only receive a response if you are a physical match. Actors with agents: Please have your agent submit for you.

Casting Director: Jennifer Schwalenberg, CSA

"United Dates of America"
Reality TV Series

Shooting Dates: One day in mid-to-late May

Location: Bozeman

Usage: Five years, global

Position Type: Paid

Description: Seeking three single individuals of any gender or sexual orientation to participate in an exciting dating experience. Candidates should be between the ages of 25 and 35 and have strong local knowledge of Bozeman, MT. Participants will help plan and showcase the best date experiences the city has to offer.

Ideal candidates are outgoing, adventurous, articulate and comfortable in front of the camera. We're looking for people who are eager to have fun, take on a challenge and share their perspectives on dating.

Submission Instructions: To apply, please submit a self-taped video introducing yourself. In your video, share:

• A bit about who you are
• What your ideal date looks like
• How you would showcase your city for a date
• What qualities you look for in a partner
• Any memorable dating experiences you'd like to share

Email a submission link along with a headshot and resume (not required) to karleerink@therockymountainagency.com. 

Contact: Karlee Rink

Crew Calls

"You Don't Have to Tough It Out"
Hair/Makeup FX Specialist

Shooting Dates: Two half-days (Fire Pit June 4; Clinic TBD)

Location: Missoula

Position Type: Paid

Description: ORNJ LLC is seeking a Hair/Makeup artist local to Missoula with experience in realistic character FX, specifically dental makeup, for a 30-second comedic local Super Bowl spot (plus a longer online version).

Primary Need:

  • Create a realistic set of bad teeth for our lead actor in the firepit scene. Think years of toughing it out: crooked, stained, maybe chipped but grounded, not cartoony.
  • The actor has brand-new veneers, so no post-treatment FX are needed.
  • Provide light continuity supervision between firepit and clinic scenes.
  • No additional major HMU needs for other cast.

Schedule:

  • One exterior firepit scene, one interior clinic scene
  • Expect two half-days total: one for firepit, one for clinic.

Compensation:

  • Half-day or day rate negotiable
  • Meals and mileage included

Great Fit For:

  • FX-focused HMU artists who've done subtle character work
  • Pros comfortable working fast and light with a small, agile crew

Contact: If you're available and interested, please send your rate, availability and any relevant examples to Seth at ornjllc@gmail.com.