Each production takes different approaches to COVID regulations and a briefing will be given to you prior to filming. However here is a general idea of the regulations in place:

Face coverings

• Face coverings must be worn at all times. Face coverings must cover mouth and nose at all times.

• Do not remove them until requested by an AD.

• Replace them as soon as filming stops and told to do so by an AD.

• If you lose a face covering, replacements are available at all locations. Replace as soon as it becomes damp.

Social Distancing

• Keep 2m from one another at all times, including when eating, drinking, smoking/vaping, queuing to be brought on to set.

• If put into groups by the AD team, stick to these groups for the full day.

• Social distance from all persons not a part of the production.

Hygiene

• Wash hands regularly with soap and water or make use of the hand sanitiser stations around all locations.

• Wash hands before entering onto a set and when stepping off.

• Wash hands before getting a face covering.

• Do not shake hands with one another.

Main Symptoms*

• Elevated temperature i.e. over 37.2°C

• New, continuous cough

• Loss of sense of smell or taste

• If you begin to feel unwell or show any symptoms of COVID-19, ensure you are wearing a face

  covering and alert an AD or unit nurse/medic immediately.

• Your temperatures will be checked each day before starting work by production.

*Brenda Camilleri Casting is not replacing any medical entity or professional. You should always seek professional advise from your medical professional in regards to queries related to COVID-19. More information can be found here.

Yes of course you can. Many of our talent are in full time employment elsewhere. Therefore you may still submit an application form, and once we have suitable film work for you we will get in touch. You may accept or refuse any job we offer on a case by case basis. If you accept and once we offer you the filming dates, you will then need to request time off from your full time employment for that particular filming day/s to be able to join us.

Application to work as a film extra in Malta is easy and free. Only apply if you are; reliable, enthusiastic, great at time keeping, flexible, polite, able to work very early, always professional, have good availability, Maltese ID card or tax registration number, mobile phone/number.

If you have these qualities and would like to be considered for work in Film, TV, commercials or theatre, complete the form here. Your form will be logged into our system. Actors please register yourselves through the same application form and follow up with an email to include your resume and showreel.

By making this application with Brenda Camilleri Casting you are agreeing to our terms of engagement and GDPR Code of Conduct - you can read more about these here. We also highly recommend you read through all the frequently asked questions prior filling our application form to ensure that it is done properly and that you don’t have to go through the process more than once. We look forward to working with you.

All the jobs we offer are paid - and the amount paid varies depending on your role and the production. For example, a background extra may expect to be paid around €70 euros per day, however a featured role may earn more than €100 per day! Please note that in most films 15% tax is deducted at source and paid on your behalf by the production. We suggest you start as an extra, unless you have examples of acting to a higher standard. Either way, it’s always possible to work upwards in pretty big projects!

To complete your application we need: your Maltese ID or tax number, three photos of you and your measurements.

The RIGHT documentation:

In order to be able to work and get paid you must have a Maltese ID card or a Maltese tax registration number. We will also ask you for a copy of your ID card front and back upon booking of the job. This information is sent to the accounts department so that they can process your payment. If you can't provide one or the other we are afraid you can't complete the application at this time. 

The important things to know for all photos:

REMEMBER: Uploading the correct photos is the difference between working a lot and not getting offered much.

• Your image must be either PNG, JPG or JPEGs

• Your image should be portrait and not landscape

• Select photos that are a true representation of yourself that have been taken within the last 6 months.

• All photos must be in colour, black and white photos will be rejected

• Send the highest quality images you can get but please keep the file size under 2mb.

• Remember the photo should be about you not about the background. 

• Do not send Heavily edit digital photos or supply edited/cropped digital photos or scans of photos. Social media filters are also banned. You pictures need to look as natural as possible.

• Do not send tiny photos. If below 500kb it won't be of high enough quality.

• Never use photos where you are wearing a hat or sunglasses.

• Never use photos with more than one person, it just needs to be you in the picture.

1. Head shot

2. Mid shot (head to waist)

3. Full length shot

1. Headshot

2. Profile Shot

3. Full Length Shot

What should I wear?

• It’s best to wear plain solid colours, avoid crazy patterns, large logos and trend clothing.

• Make sure your outfit is not too baggy so we can clearly see your body shape and frame.

• Don’t wear anything too formal or too revealing.

• Don’t wear a hat, sunnies, fascinator in your hair, excess jewellery, no face paint or food on kids face or anything else that may impact the director’s ability to see what you look like.

How you should I do my hair and make-up?

• Please style your hair the way you would naturally wear it. For women and girl’s hair down and to the front of the shoulders is best, but feel free to send us additional photos with the hair up.

• Don’t over-style yourself, you want to look as similar as you can to yourself in person.

• Very natural makeup please, no bright lip colours heavy eye shadow etc.

• Guys please have your facial hair as you most often wear it.

The important things about your measurements:

• Make sure you use a proper tape measure

• All Measurements must be in cm.

• When taking your measurements remove any additional clothing, these add cms to your measurements which are not really yours!

• Get someone to help you if you feel you can`t do it by yourself.

The form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Please note that after you complete your talent application you must wait for us to be in touch about your first acting job or work as a film extra. It can take some time depending on how busy we are with current jobs and the number of new enquiries received. We thank you for your patience.

We always aim to respond to any emails directed to us using the email talent@brendacamilleri.com. Once your profile is fully complete, we will begin to consider you for upcoming projects. Please note that we do get a large variety of jobs, some small and some large. The terms will always be advised to you on a job by job basis and you will have the option to opt in or out of the job. For our terms and conditions please see the relevant section.

In the meantime, if you’ve applied you can always follow us on Facebook. Just visit www.facebook.com/brendacamillericasting

As a film extra, actor, after your first job with us, we contact you directly by email or phone call to ask for your availability for the next film work. So always keep an eye out for our emails so as not to miss any opportunity!

Its important to know that responding to enquiries is essential to you getting booked for the job! Quick and accurate responses to enquiries are essential. We find that we receive the first 75% of the responses within the first 20 minutes immediately after the casting call. We usually leave enquiries open for 24 hours for those that cannot respond immediately, but film productions often want to see options as soon as possible.

On most productions you will be given a release form which also has your payment information, at the beginning of each filming day. It is your responsibility to keep hold of the copy of your release form which you must keep as proof that you worked that day. The production company may refuse to pay your fees if it does not receive a signed release form from you. 

As of September 2020, most payments will be made by direct bank transfer due to the new charges banks have implemented to cash cheques.

It is therefore vital that you give us your correct IBAN number and bank details. It is also important to give us your correct postal address so that you can receive by post your payslip and FS3. All changes of addresses must be communicated to us in writing by email before the production is finished. Incorrect details may result in your payments being delayed or paid to someone else.

Payments take approximately 30 days from the last day of filming to be processed by the relevant departments.

All companies work differently however it is standard practice that production will issue payment within 30 days of the last production shoot day, but sometimes this can take longer in the event of a big production company, where possibly thousands of other background artistes would be receiving payment after the shoot. In any case, you can always send an email if you are experiencing any difficulty with payment.

Once you get to the location look for the person you are reporting to and sign in- get your release form. Shoot days can be tough. Usually they involve long hours, a lot of standing around, and repeating the same things over and over again - but this doesn't mean they won't be fun! If you’re expected to be working all day, you will usually be fed and watered on location, and the other extras/crew will always be more than happy to talk to you about the shoot. At the end of the day, when the Crowd Marshall lets you know the filming is finished, simply head to the queue to change back into your own clothes and get your release form signed out- it’s that simple!

In addition to the tasks involved during the day, it’s always worth noting what the weather could be like - some shoots are built around being out on a sunny location all day, so it would make sense to bring sunscreen to avoid slow-roasting yourself! In the same token, some shoots could take place at night when the temperature drops significantly - the bottom line is, always be prepared. 

One important thing to remember is our guidelines for working on set: No phones, no photos, No press conversations. These are VERY important guidelines, and not adhering to them could land you in a lot of trouble with the production company, particularly in the case of big movie productions. On some productions, we will ask you to hand in your phones to the Assistant Director, in order to ensure that the guidelines can be followed effectively.

Before every filming day, the casting team will make sure that each background artiste and cast member has all the information they need about the shoot - depending on the size of the production. On the filming location, most of the time, the team of Crowd Marshalls will be there to guide you and help you every step of the way!

Mobile phones and cameras are prohibited on set. If you bring a mobile phone or personal valuables like jewellery and computer games you will be asked to leave it in the holding area at your own risk. Production is not responsible for your belongings therefore it is better if valuables are left safely at home.

The casting team will inform you if the production will be needing you to arrive with our hair and make up ready or if you are to arrive with a clean face and hair ready for the make up and hair artists to create your look.

To help get everybody through the process as quickly and efficiently as possible, you can help the team by wearing a top that opens at the front with buttons or a zip. This way your hair and make up will not be affected when you take off your top to put on your costume. This applies for both males and females.

The casting team will inform you if you will be having a costume fitting for the film or if you are required to bring a selection to your own clothes for filming. Therefore for some jobs, we will ask that you provide your own clothing. For other productions, we will call you to book an appointment in order to try the costume provided by the film. These costume fittings are paid appointments, therefore please treat them as work.

When you work on a film that requires you to be in costume please know that each costume is labelled with a number and you will use the same number to receive your costume each day. SO PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR NUMBER AND CHARACTER. The number and character are usually given to you at your costume fitting. At the end of the filming day please hang up your costume neatly on the hangers and do not remove any of your costume unless instructed from the costume department. Again please be patient and treat the crew with the respect they deserve.

It’s worth noting that your costumes may not always be comfortable - Some productions will need you to be in a costume with very thick fabric, and you may be out in the sun for a long time. Alternatively, you could be in very light costumes in particularly cold conditions. It’s important to remember that the costumes form part of the work that you do, and so maintaining care of the costume is crucial as they often cost a lot of money to the production.

Usually it is only the day before your filming that the casting team will advise you where you need to go and who to speak to first. If you’re travelling by car, we can give you the address of the location, if you are being picked up by production transport the time and pick up point will be given to you.

Not all productions are the same, some projects are larger and will have a unit nurse on set, others might not have such facilities. Please always advise the casting department, when we contact you for booking, about any health issues you have that might need attention during filming. On set let the Crowd Marshall know should you need the unit nurse. If you are on medication or have allergies, please ensure that you notify both the Crowd Marshall and unit nurse with details of dosage and of what you are allergic to.

Once on the film set please do not touch or remove any props unless you have been given one. That prop will be your responsibility throughout the day. These must be returned to the prop manager at the end of the filming day.

Not all productions are the same, some offer food and refreshments and some do not. The casting team will inform you upon booking if you need to bring any food with you. When catering is provided then of course there is no need to bring food along (unless you have a particular dietary requirement). As the film crew always eats first, please wait patiently until you are told to go for your meal.

Immediately before and after actual filming you will hear the following instructions spoken by the assistant directors:

• “Standby” – Take your position allocated by the Assistant Director and keep very still and quiet.

• “Turn Over “ or “Rolling” – The camera begins filming.

• “Action” or “Background Action” – Your cue to start your action

• “Cut” – Action ends. It is likely that a sequence of filming will be repeated several times, therefore, following the word CUT you should remain silent and await further instructions.

• “Reset”, “First Positions” or “Number Ones” – Resume your original start position ready for another take.