Join the Global Stage: Apply as a Film Extra in Malta

Becoming a part of the Brenda Camilleri Casting database is your first step toward working on major international motion pictures, independent films, and high-end commercials filmed across the Maltese Islands.

As the primary casting department in Malta, we take pride in connecting local talent with world-class productions. To ensure your profile stands out to Directors and Producers, please follow our professional application process below.

The Application Process: What to Expect

Completing your initial application takes approximately 15 minutes. Because we maintain a professional standard that mirrors international studio requirements, we require detailed information to match you with the right roles.

1. Initial Submission: Fill out the primary contact and physical characteristic form.

2. Profile Completion: Once submitted, you must log into your talent portal to upload your headshots and full-body photos. Profiles without clear, recent photos cannot be submitted to productions.

3. Detailed Sections: Complete the "Skills and Measurements" sections. This is vital for costume fittings and specialized background roles. Fill the “Payment Section” with images of your Maltese ID card, front and back as well as adding the expiry date in the appropriate field.

4. Verification: Our team reviews every new entry to ensure the database remains the most reliable "point of reference" for casting in the Mediterranean.

What Happens Next?

Once your profile is 100% complete, you are officially active in our system.

• Selection: We will contact you directly via email or SMS when a production requires your specific "look" or skill set.

• Patience is Key: The frequency of work depends on the current filming schedule in Malta and the specific requirements of the directors we are serving.

Pro Tip: Keep your profile updated! If you change your hair color or gain a new skill (like horse riding or stunt training), log in and update your details immediately to stay competitive.

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.

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.

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.

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.