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 and Crew Calls
Casting Calls
Project: Narrative video
Casting Roles - Desire strong dialogue skills:
- Mother - Elderly Woman, 70s
- Daughter - Middle-Aged Woman, 40s
- Father - Elderly Man, 70s
- Benefis Staff Member - Male/Female, 30s-40s
Dates:
- Week of Nov. 2
- Film in Helena Nov. 2- 5
- Great Falls Nov. 6
Location: Helena, MT, Great Falls, MT
Union Status: Non-union, non-SAG and includes well-compensated rates, lodging and travel costs.
How to Submit: Submit photo/headshot, current location, target role/position and link to a reel or resume to mike@thesovrn.com
Casting Roles:
- Witch (Female, 30–70): Slim, frail-looking, with an otherworldly presence. Highly physically expressive role; capable of being unsettling with minimal dialogue.
- Sheriff (Male, 40s–50s): Small-town sheriff. Grounded, authoritative, world-weary, with a natural law-enforcement presence.
- Witcher77 (Male, 20s–30s): Goth/alternative, distinctive look with a strong personality. Eccentric, edgy, and comfortable outside the mainstream.
- Store Clerk(Male, 50s–70s): Older rural local with a weathered, memorable face. Understated, slightly unsettling presence; a true character type who knows more than he lets on.
Dates:
- Oct. 2026
Location: Bigfork, Montana
Union Status: Non-Union (Paid)
How to Submit: Interested applicants should email lorefilm77@gmail.com with a recent photo/headshot, current location, target role/position, and link to a reel or resume.
"Wardens: Case Files" offers a glimpse into the remarkable stories of seasoned wildlife officers. It will transport viewers into the heart of the action, immersing them in the thrill of the chase and the satisfaction of justice served. If you want to be a part of these true — and often weird — stories airing on the Outdoor Channel, submit now. Returning and new talent is welcome. Some openings do not require previous acting experience.
Dates:
- Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2026
- Oct. 23-27, 2026
- Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2027
Locations: Missoula and Ovando
Union Status: Non-Union
Compensation: Work as local; no travel compensation, including mileage
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Lead role with speaking parts: $150 per day
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Non-speaking featured extras: $100 per day
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A featured extra, for example, is a “Game Warden” who’s in the scene but has no speaking role.
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Extras: $50 per day
How to Submit: Email the following to wildwardenSeries@gmail.com:
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Head shot, clothing sizes and shoe size
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Cell phone number and email address
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Actor's resume, if you have one, and your availability for the posted shoot dates
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Links to your profile are welcome
Crew Calls
Roles Needed:
- Sound Recordist / Boom Operator
- Hair and Makeup (Combined Lead)
- Picture Vehicle: Sheriff Car
Dates: Oct. 2026
Location: Bigfork, Montana
Project Type: Independent Folk-Horror Feature
Status: Non-Union (Paid)
To Apply: Interested applicants should email lorefilm77@gmail.com with a recent photo/headshot, current location, target role/position, and link to a reel or resume.