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How do payments work?

On most productions you will be given a release form which also has your payment information prior to your first filming day. You will have a copy of your release form in your profile. The production company may refuse to pay your fees if you do not sign your release form in the requested time frame.

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 provide 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.

What about my phone and other personal valuables?

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.

Do I need to come with makeup and hair ready?

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.

How do I get to the filming location?

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.

I am already registered with you, I would like to update my photos - how do I do that?

Updating your photos, periodically is a good idea. Recent photos give us a clearer picture of what you look like now. If all your other information has remained the same but you would like to send us updated photos you do not need to fill in the full application again, all you need to do is log into your profile and update your photos!