The form will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please note that after you complete your talent application you must log into your profile and complete the rest of the sections. Then wait for us to be in touch about your first job 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.
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.
