Department Requirements
As an Extra you’ll be working with a variety of production departments including Costumes, Hair, Make-Up, Props and Transportation. Please make sure you understand each department’s requirements before you accept a booking.
Costume Department
When working as an Extra you’re required to supply your own wardrobe to wear on camera. Always bring three full outfits of the requested wardrobe including outerwear, footwear and accessories.
Always report to work camera ready. This means you should arrive at work dressed in the requested wardrobe with your hair and make-up done.
Arrive dressed in your first change of wardrobe and bring your other two changes pressed and hanging in a wardrobe bag. Never bring your wardrobe rolled up and stuffed in a duffel bag or knapsack. Please ensure the wardrobe you bring is clean. The costume designer will then choose which of your wardrobe options works best for the scene we are shooting.
Each production's requirements will vary slightly but please remember the following standard guidelines for wardrobe:
- No black wardrobe.
- No white wardrobe.
- No bright colors like red, yellow or orange etc.
- No visible logos or advertisements on wardrobe.
Sometimes the Costume department may give you something to wear in a scene. Please remember that you are responsible for this wardrobe at all times. Do not leave our wardrobe items unattended.
Please do not change your appearance once the Costume department has approved you. Please use caution when eating or drinking.
Once you’re wrapped please ensure that you have returned any items loaned to you by the production prior to signing out. Please return them in the same condition that you received them.
Hair and Make-Up Department
Always report to work camera ready. This means you should arrive at work dressed in the requested wardrobe with your hair and make-up done.
Women, please bring your make-up kits with you to work. Men, please make sure you arrive clean shaven unless requested otherwise.
Please do not change your appearance once the Hair and Make-Up departments have approved you. Please use caution when eating or drinking.
Once you’re wrapped please ensure that you have returned any items loaned to you by the production prior to signing out. Please return them in the same condition that you received them.
Prop Department
Extras are often asked to bring their own props with them to work. As an example, if you are playing a businessman you may be asked to bring a briefcase with you. Please bring any additional hand props that you think might apply to the role you are playing.
Sometimes the Prop department may give you a prop to hold or wear in a scene. This could be anything from a bowling ball to a pair of glasses. You are responsible for these props at all times. Do not leave them unattended.
If you are given a firearm to wear in a scene, never remove it from it’s holster unless directed to do so by an A.D. or the Props department. Regardless of whether it is real, a replica or rubber never point a firearm at anyone.
Once you’re wrapped please ensure that you have returned any items loaned to you by the production prior to signing out. Please return them in the same condition that you received them.
Transportation Department
If you are booked to work with your vehicle on set please make sure that you arrive with at least half a tank of gas.
Please have your drivers license with you at all times.
