Current film, documentary and reality casting opportunities list Jacksonville as auditions continue into early 2026

Jacksonville appears on updated casting rosters for several independent screen projects

A new slate of casting notices circulating in early 2026 includes multiple projects listing Jacksonville as an audition or hiring location, ranging from student films and short films to unscripted productions. The opportunities span roles for children, adults and non-actor participants, with compensation details provided for some postings.

The casting roundup published on Feb. 4, 2026 lists several projects explicitly identifying Jacksonville as the casting location. The same roundup also includes additional projects casting elsewhere in Florida, in nearby regional markets, and at the national level.

Projects listing Jacksonville as a casting location

• Mom’s Closet (student film) is seeking two child leads: Valentina (female, ages 7–12) and Emilia (female, ages 5–9). Casting location is listed as Jacksonville.

• Instruments of Torture (student film) lists lead and supporting roles including Douglas (male, ages 25–45), Ernesto (male, ages 30–55) and Candy (female, ages 25–35). The posting lists pay up to $400 and identifies Jacksonville as the casting location.

• A Good Heart Turning Cold (short film) lists a lead role, Cara (female, ages 25–35), with pay up to $100 and casting in Jacksonville.

• Session 22 (student film) lists lead roles including Jane (female, non-binary, ages 18–50) and Macy (female, ages 18–35), with Jacksonville as the casting location.

• Stranger Theories: What’s the Upside Down? (documentary) lists a lead “look-alike” role for “Max Mayfield Look Alike” (female, ages 14–20), with casting in Jacksonville.

• Haunted Centuries (reality TV) lists participants (real people, 18+) and identifies Jacksonville as the casting location.

• Cat Heaven (student film) lists lead roles including Grady (female, gender-nonconforming/non-binary, ages 18–35) and Ivonne (female, trans female, ages 30–70), plus a supporting role, Priest (male, trans male, ages 18–30). Casting is listed in Jacksonville.

Regional and nationwide listings included in the same roundup

Alongside Jacksonville-based listings, the roundup includes projects casting outside the city. Florida-based notices include roles tied to the Tampa market, and other listings are marked as “nationwide,” including reality formats and feature-film projects with pay ranges that vary by role and production type.

Casting notices typically specify age ranges, role types (lead/supporting/crew/participant), and whether compensation is offered; applicants are expected to meet stated eligibility requirements.

Because casting rosters can change quickly as roles are filled, prospective applicants generally need to review each notice’s requirements, confirm dates and locations, and ensure submissions match the production’s stated criteria before applying.