All the jobs we offer are paid - and the amount paid varies depending on your role and the production.
When you receive an availability request we will let you know the payment offered. For example, a background extra may expect to be paid around €100 euros per day, however a featured role may earn around €140 per day!
Please note that in most films 10% tax is deducted at source and paid on your behalf by the production.
At Brenda Camilleri Casting, we prioritize clear and professional communication with our database. Our dedicated talent coordination team monitors all inquiries directed to talent@brendacamilleri.com.
To ensure the most efficient response, please ensure your profile is 100% complete before reaching out regarding specific roles. A complete profile, including current measurements and high-quality photos, is the only way our casting directors can accurately consider you for the diverse range of international and local productions currently filming in the Mediterranean.
We manage a wide spectrum of productions, ranging from large-scale Hollywood epics requiring thousands of extras to boutique commercial shoots and independent films.
Job-Specific Terms: Because every production has unique requirements, all terms (including daily rates, call times, and location details) are provided on a project-by-project basis.
Total Flexibility: You always maintain full control over your schedule. Once we reach out with an opportunity, while we are at the initial stages, you have the option to opt-in or opt-out based on your availability.
Professional Standards: For a detailed breakdown of our operational standards, please ask for more info by email.
The film industry in Malta moves fast. To stay updated on the latest urgent casting calls, "behind-the-scenes" insights, and industry news, we invite you to join our active community.
Once you get to the location look for the casting department person you are reporting to and sign in. You must always sign in and sign out on your work days otherwise production will not pay you for your work day.
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 sign 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!
Success on a film set depends on precision and communication. At Brenda Camilleri Casting, we act as the vital link between the production office and the background talent to ensure every filming day runs like clockwork. Our crowd marshalls are a vital extension of our team and ensure all the talent on set is taking care of.
Before every shoot day, our casting coordination team issues comprehensive official communications and briefing notes to every background artist and cast member. Regardless of the production size, from independent shorts to international blockbusters, we ensure all talent are fully informed on:
Call Times & Locations: GPS coordinates and check-in times.
Wardrobe & Continuity: Detailed instructions on "looks," fittings, and hair/makeup requirements.
On-Set Protocol: Essential safety information and NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements).
We don’t just book talent; we manage the environment. On-site, our experienced team of Crowd Marshalls and Assistant Casting Coordinators are present to oversee the "Extras Holding" area and the set itself.
Our Marshalls are trained to:
Guide & Instruct: Provide clear directions to talent to ensure they meet the Director’s vision.
Liaise with ADs: Work seamlessly with the Assistant Directors (ADs) to move "crowds" efficiently between holding and the camera.
Talent Welfare: Act as a dedicated point of contact to support talent throughout the duration of the filming day.
By maintaining a professional presence on the ground, we protect the production’s timeline and uphold the high reputation of the Maltese film industry.
On set, as an extension of the Assistant Directors we will be there to guide you depending on the requirements.
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.
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.
