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Augusta, Georgia is emerging as a significant hub for the film and television industry, as several casting calls have been announced for up-and-coming projects. This provides local talent with opportunities to fill diverse roles in films and scripted shows, with competitive pay rates and exposure in the industry. One notable production is the feature film ‘Asherah: A Love Odyssey,’ set to start shooting in March 2025. Actors interested in gaining experience and visibility are encouraged to apply through platforms like Backstage.

Augusta, Georgia is becoming a hotspot for the film and television industry, with multiple casting calls recently announced for various projects in the area. The local pool of talent is being sought to fill a range of roles, offering opportunities for aspiring actors to get involved in upcoming productions. The projects currently looking for actors include feature films, scripted shows, and short films, all providing competitive pay rates and exposure within the industry.

Among the key projects is a feature film that has enticing roles available for young actors. This film is seeking to fill roles such as Ariel (female, age 18-23, supporting), Asherah (female, age 18-23, lead), and Miguel (male, age 18-24, lead). The average hourly rate for these roles is $125, with casting locations primarily based in Augusta, Georgia. The second project is a scripted show that is casting for Asherah (female, age 10-14, supporting), Miguel (male, age 18-25, lead), and Father Samuel (male, age 45-65, models), offering an average hourly rate of $93.

Additional roles include another feature film that has announcements for roles of Ann (female, age 20-35, supporting) and Mary Ann (female, age 18-30, lead), with an average pay rate of $75. There are also casting calls for a short film looking to fill the lead role of Clarence “Clay” Clermont (male, age 25-40) and Gabrielle “Gabi” Wright (female, age 25-39), with a day player role for Lisa Clermont (female, age 25-40) offering an hourly wage of $37.

Separate casting for a feature film based out of Charlotte, NC, is searching for roles including Beau (lead, age 25-35) and Belle (lead, age 21-25), with lower pay rates at around $31 per hour. A short film audition also includes roles for Vivian (female, age 18-30, lead), Mark (male, age 18-30, lead), and Count Caspien (male, age 40-60, supporting) with an attractive pay rate of $156 per hour, casting in Savannah, Georgia.

Productions are set to kick off in Augusta in March 2025, with a television pilot titled “Asherah: A Love Odyssey.” This show aims to bring a fresh perspective to mythological storytelling for contemporary audiences. Key roles that the production seeks include Miguel (male, age 18-24, half-Japanese, half-Hispanic, athletically fit with martial arts experience) and Gabriel (female, age 12-14, supporting). Additional support positions include a location scout for a traditional church setting and a line producer with narrative experience.

The production start date for “Asherah: A Love Odyssey” is scheduled for March 8, 2025, promising local talent a unique opportunity to participate in this innovative project aimed at redefining storytelling. As Augusta continues to attract attention from the entertainment industry, these casting calls serve as an invitation for local actors and individuals interested in pursuing careers in film and television.

For those interested in applying, further details on specific roles and casting information can be found on dedicated casting websites such as Backstage. This resource will guide actors on how to submit their applications and join the growing number of individuals involved in these exciting film and television opportunities in Augusta and beyond.

As of today, May 28, 2025, the weather is expected to have areas of patchy fog early in the day, turning cloudy and damp with occasional morning drizzle, before becoming partly cloudy with a high temperature of 82°F and light, variable winds. Evening forecasts predict partly cloudy skies transitioning to overcast overnight with a low of 69°F.

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