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BACKGROUND TALENT DO'S and DON'T'S
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BACKGROUND TALENT DO’s and DON’T’s
At booking:
Be sure that you are available for the day (and night!). Many times, a shooting day can be 14-16 hours long. Please don’t commit to the day if you can’t complete the day.
Many times, extras are booked on very short notice. Please be sure we have the best number where you can be reached at all times. Keep your cell phone turned on!
Know your union status. If you are non-union, you may receive a “waiver” for the day. But, you have a limited amount of waivers that you can receive. Be sure you KNOW how many you have already!
Have a pen and paper ready! You will be given:
• Wardrobe specifications - listen carefully, these will be specific. What season clothing should you bring? Are there any colors prohibited? Usually, Black, white, red, wild colors and logos are prohibited.
• Location to report – Be sure you know where you’re going. Buy a good map of the area. (unfortunately, the internet maps are NOT reliable)
• Call time – Be on time! The production company has the right to dismiss (without pay) any extra who is late for call time (even ONE MINUTE!) Take into consideration if your call time is around rush hour or if there is construction along your way.
• You are not officially booked until you receive a call time. Call times are generally not released until the film finishes shooting on the previous day. You may not get that call until late in the evening. If it is a night shoot, we probably will call you the morning of the shooting day with your call time.
• MANY TIMES, booking info will be published on our WEBSITE, under “Special Projects’. Be sure to check it!
On set:
• Bring a PEN and your ID with you. Drivers License + Social Security card are standard acceptable forms of ID (according to the government). A valid passport is also good.
• Leave your valuables at home, but bring busywork – there’s always lots of down time on a set.
• Pay attention to your “wrangler”. There is always a crew member assigned to background talent. He/she needs to know where you are at ALL times. Please don’t wander outside of assigned areas.
• Cell phones and pagers must be off or on vibrate! Also, leave cameras at home.
• If they request to use your car in the shot, be sure it has a full tank of gas. You may also be asked to bring a specific prop ( briefcase, bookbag, etc.) Generally, you are reimbursed for use of these things.
Pay:
• You will fill out a pay voucher on set, receive a copy for your records and a check will be mailed to your home, usually within 2-3 weeks. If there is any problem with your check, please do NOT call us!
• All payroll issues should be directed to the payroll company listed on your pay voucher. Also, your employer for unemployment purposes is the same payroll company (not the production company.)
• Your money will NOT be released to you unless you have supplied the required ID. Be sure that you bring photocopies of it with you!
PLEASE NOTE:
Procedures for payment may be different on a NON-UNION project. In those cases, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for sending an invoice to the producer for your services. Be sure to get billing information when you are booked.
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Monthly Open Call Procedure
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Heery Casting holds a monthly open call for new actors on the second Monday of every month.
We limit the number of actors seen to allow ample time to see everyone fairly.
To sign up for the open call, please call our office on the Saturday previous to the open call to reserve your spot between the hours of 12 Noon and 1 PM only. You will be assigned a specific appointment time.
The next open call will be on Monday, JULY 14, with phone in registration on Saturday, JULY 12 - *Please note- your registration MUST be left on the correct extension (#108) or it will not be registered. Phone in time is between 12 Noon and 1 PM ONLY. Be sure to listen for your assigned day and appointment time. That will only be assigned on extension #108.
Please bring with you:
- 5 copies of your professional picture and resume (with resume attached to the back)
- A 1-2 minute monologue prepped at performance level
The open call is a general audition for consideration for principal work.
We do NOT see children under age 18 at the open call. Children are only seen through an appointment made by an agent or Manager. Also, adult actors with professional representation may also be seen by a private appointment time made by their respective agent or manager.
Phone calls for the open call are ONLY accepted on the Saturday previous to the open call date. Please DO NOT call on any other day.
Our NEW address is 263 North Lawrence St., Phila., PA 19106
Phone: 215-238-9240, ext 108. |
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Extra Work
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To be considered for extra work, please download and print out our Talent Information Form (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader). Complete the form and mail it to us with a current snapshot of yourself attached. Also, be sure that your name and phone numbers are written on the back of the photo. Please DO NOT E-MAIL any pictures !
Submitting yourself for extra work does NOT mean that you will be considered for principal auditions.
All talent will be called directly for booking for extra work. We will NOT book you through an agent for extra work. According to the union contract, actors are NOT permitted to pay any commission on extra work. |
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Classes and Seminars
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Please click on the "Classes" tab more info on our classes.
All sessions led by working industry professionals. |
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