

Simply book in for a FREE Information Session to learn more about the Industry, the do’s and don’t, how the casting process works and how to get started. NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED to become involved, so if you’ve ever dreamed of being a part of this exciting industry, here’s your chance. There are roles that come through for all different ages, sizes and looks.ĪLL AGES – From Newborns to up to 100 years of age.ĪLL SHAPES AND SIZES – From Skinny Minnies to Lumps, Bumps, Warts & AllĪLL ETHNICITIES – From Caucasians, African American, Asian, Middle Eastern, Maori, Indigenous and more As per the 2021 Equity Minimums set by the MEAA (the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance), extras will receive the following hourly rates for a.
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It could be a scene that requires Kids, Mums, Dads, Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents. Sometimes we are requested a natural look, or a bikie or punk look. In the picture above you can see some of the background extras for Picnic at Hanging Rock, where female extras needed to have natural coloured hair and gentleman needed slightly longer hair with no modern haircuts. For example, when casting for Wentworth TV Series we needed ladies who could look rough that could pass as a Female Prisoner. It would not look realistic without all the extras in the Background.ĭifferent productions require different looks, sizes and ethnicities. As you could imagine a scene in an airport or at a football game.

This is when a scene really comes to life and look more realistic. BACKGROUND EXTRAS – No Experience Necessary See Yourself on the Big Screen, Have Fun & Make $$$īackground Extras a really important part of any Feature Film, TV Series or TV Commercial.
