Being on set can feel like a whole different world, especially if it’s your first time as a Background Actor. Get to know these production terms and you’ll be on your way to being a pro on set.
21 Production Terms Every Background Actor Should Know - Central Casting
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Being on set can feel like a whole different world. Get to know these production terms and you’ll be on your way to being a pro on set.
With the SAG-AFTRA strike ending, Central Casting is excited to cast our Background Actors in our movies and TV shows. We are busy preparing for filming to ramp up. As our shows return to production, we will reach out with availability inquiries and post to our Jobs page. Until then, we recommend updating your profile and photos with your current look and sizes so our Casting Directors have your accurate information when considering you for work. We can’t wait to get you back on set!
Want to get paid to work as a Background Actor with Central Casting? Sign up now so you're active and eligible to work when production ramps up! Learn more and reserve a spot for Talent Onboarding on our website:
www.centralcasting.com/sign-up/
**NOW CASTING STAND IN FOR NEW FILM: ARMORED***
FILMING IN PEARLINGTON, MISSISSIPPI *MUST BE A MISSISSIPPI RESIDENT!*
- This film is an approved production working under the Interim Agreement. -
NO VAX REQUIRED AND NO PRE EMPLOYMENT TESTING
DATE: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
RATE - $182/12 for Filming
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Need a MALE STAND IN that can portray 50s-60 year old CAUCASIAN, and around 5'8- 5'10 in height, with the same matching skin tone, hair color, and look as the Actor in the photo below.
You do NOT need to be registered with Central Casting to submit.
*To submit, please send:
1. Full Name
2. Contact info (Phone Number & Email)
3. Current Photos (full body photo preferred) and please also include current height, weight, and sizes.
4. Are you currently registered with central casting?
5. Are you fully available to work Wednesday 9/26
6. Are you currently a Mississippi Resident?
7. Do you have Stand In/Photo Double Experience?
Send to: Red@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: ROOK STAND IN
**NOW CASTING RUN OF SHOW STAND IN FOR NEW FILM: ARMORED***
FILMING IN PEARLINGTON, MISSISSIPPI *MUST BE A MISSISSIPPI RESIDENT!*
- This film is an approved production working under the Interim Agreement. -
NO VAX REQUIRED AND NO PRE EMPLOYMENT TESTING!
DATES: Start Work Wed Sep 20,2023 to Tues Oct 3, 20203 (must be fully available all dates not including weekends)
RATE - $182/12 for Filming
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Need a MALE STAND IN that can portray CAUCASIAN WITH DARK BROWN HAIR, and around 5'7- 5'11 in height, with the same matching skin tone, and hair color, and look as the Actor in the photo below.
You do NOT need to be registered with Central Casting to submit.
*To submit, please send:
1. Full Name
2. Contact info (Phone Number & Email)
3. Current Photos (full body photo preferred) and please also include current height, weight, and sizes.
4. Are you currently registered with central casting?
5. Are you fully available to work fulltime the next two weeks from Wed Sep 20,2023 to Tues Oct 3, 20203?
6. Are you currently a Mississippi Resident?
7. Do you have Stand In/Photo Double Experience?
Send to: Red@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: CASEY STAND IN
**NOW CASTING RUN OF SHOW STAND IN FOR NEW FILM: ARMORED***
FILMING IN PEARLINGTON, MISSISSIPPI *MUST BE A MISSISSIPPI RESIDENT!*
- This film is an approved production working under the Interim Agreement. -
NO VAX REQUIRED AND NO PRE EMPLOYMENT TESTING!
DATES: Start Work Wed Sep 20,2023 to Tues Oct 3, 20203 (must be fully available all dates not including weekends)
RATE - $182/12 for Filming
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Need a MALE STAND IN that can portray CAUCASIAN WITH DARK BROWN HAIR, and around 5'7- 5'10 in height, with the same matching skin tone, and hair color, and look as the Actor in the photo below.
You do NOT need to be registered with Central Casting to submit.
*To submit, please send:
1. Full Name
2. Contact info (Phone Number & Email)
3. Current Photos (full body photo preferred) and please also include current height, weight, and sizes.
4. Are you currently registered with central casting?
5. Are you fully available to work fulltime the next two weeks from Wed Sep 20,2023 to Tues Oct 3, 20203?
6. Are you currently a Mississippi Resident?
7. Do you have Stand In/Photo Double Experience?
Send to: Red@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: JAMES STAND IN
**NOW CASTING FOR NEW FILM: ARMORED***
FILMING LOCATED IN PEARLINGTON MISSISSIPPI
- This film is an approved production working under the Interim Agreement. -
NO VAX REQUIRED AND NO PRE EMPLOYMENT TESTING!
BOOKING ADULTS 18+
DATES: Wed Sep 20, 2023 [Filming]
RATE - $140/12 for Filming
ROLE: Church Goer
*Please only submit if you are a Mississippi Resident*
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Booking Mississippi Background to film as a Church Goer for New Film.
You do NOT need to be registered with Central Casting to submit.
*To submit, please send:
1. Full Name + Date of Birth
2. Contact info (Phone Number & Email)
3. Current Photos (full body photo preferred) and please also include current height, weight, and sizes.
4. Are you currently registered with central casting?
5. Are you fully available to film on this date in Pearlington, Mississippi
6. Are you currently a Mississippi Resident?
Send to: Red@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: Church Goer
Thanks!
***CALLING ALL TALENT in BATON ROUGE****
Want to SIGN UP with us for PAID background (movie extra) work, but can't make it to our office in New Orleans?
RSVP to Onboard with us on August 15th at the East Baton Rouge Main Library Branch on Goodwood.
Reservations are required, as space is limited.
Reserve now at www.centralcasting.com/br/
Appointments are every 15 minutes from 1:00pm - 5:30pm
This is a one-time only event, open to NEW talent who have not yet registered with us.
WHY ONBOARD NOW?
Most productions like to have their stand-ins, photo doubles, and some featured background roles selected before they even begin filming. If you are fully onboarded and active in our casting platform, the casting directors will be able to see your profile and send you messages for availability on future productions.
When you onboard with Central Casting, all of your employment paperwork is kept on file. This means less paperwork to fill out on set resulting in a quicker check in and smoother payment process.
WHAT DO I BRING TO MY ONBOARDING APPOINTMENT?
By federal law, you must present your original and unexpired I-9 documentation to your scheduled session. We cannot take copies, photos, or receipts of documents.
Examples of these documents can be found on our website here: www.centralcasting.com/i-9-documentation/
PLEASE NOTE:
- Everyone (including MINORS), must have valid photo ID. If choosing identification from List B, it MUST have a nondetachable photo of the person onboarding, contained within the document. Meaning, the photo cannot be stapled, glued, laminated, or taped onto the document.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
Dress in your personal style, or how you want the casting directors to see you. We will take your headshot and full-length photo on our white backdrop, so refrain from wearing full white or cream. No logos or patterns that would detract from your face.
Reserve your spot!
www.centralcasting.com/br/
Want to work as a PAID Background Actor on movies and TV shows?
Central Casting Louisiana is coming to Slidell, LA to sign up new Background Actors to work on our upcoming productions. This is a great opportunity to get signed up and become part of our casting platform!
Reservations required. Reserve now at www.centralcasting.com/slidell
Our Virtual Visiting sessions give Background Actors the opportunity to meet with and ask questions to a panel of our Casting Directors; here are the most asked questions during our spring sessions to help you succeed on set.
Virtual Visiting Round Up: Spring 2023 - Central Casting
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We wanted to share some of the most asked questions during our spring sessions to help you learn more about background acting job opportunities.