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.

Once you get to the location look for the person you are reporting to and sign in- get your release form. 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 get your release form signed 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.

The casting team will inform you if you will be having a costume fitting for the film or if you are required to bring a selection to your own clothes for filming. Therefore for some jobs, we will ask that you provide your own clothing. For other productions, we will call you to book an appointment in order to try the costume provided by the film. These costume fittings are paid appointments, therefore please treat them as work.

When you work on a film that requires you to be in costume please know that each costume is labelled with a number and you will use the same number to receive your costume each day. SO PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR NUMBER AND CHARACTER. The number and character are usually given to you at your costume fitting. At the end of the filming day please hang up your costume neatly on the hangers and do not remove any of your costume unless instructed from the costume department. Again please be patient and treat the crew with the respect they deserve.

It’s worth noting that your costumes may not always be comfortable - Some productions will need you to be in a costume with very thick fabric, and you may be out in the sun for a long time. Alternatively, you could be in very light costumes in particularly cold conditions. It’s important to remember that the costumes form part of the work that you do, and so maintaining care of the costume is crucial as they often cost a lot of money to the production.

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.

Once on the film set please do not touch or remove any props unless you have been given one. That prop will be your responsibility throughout the day. These must be returned to the prop manager at the end of the filming day.