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!

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.

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.

We are constantly looking for new and exciting talent in any shape or form! And the best thing is, no experience is necessary. We have profiles from actors, models, musicians, dancers - the list is endless! Always be sure to highlight any talents or special skills you have in the skills section of the application form, because you never know what kind of job will come up next!

If you want to start working in film, television or theatre in Malta - wait no further!

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 upload your new photos along with your email and ID number from here.