AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) has jurisdiction over extras on soaps. You must be a member of AFTRA to work on soaps. However, there is a rule (called Taft-Hartley) that states a person can work on an AFTRA show without being a member of AFTRA, but after 30 days from the first day you work on the AFTRA show, you MUST then join AFTRA. You have the option of signing your paycheck over to AFTRA until your initiation fee and dues are paid in full. The initiation fee is $1,600 and minimum dues are $63.90.
When submitting to soaps, send the background extras casting department an 8X10 theatrical photo and resume, along with a very brief cover letter stating to the extras casting department your interest in working on the show. Put your AFTRA membership number on the resume and cover letter. If you are not yet a member of AFTRA, state in your cover letter that you are willing to "Taft-Hartley" and join AFTRA.
Click Here to join AFTRA online.
You may also join at any local AFTRA branch office near you.
The pay for a soap extras is as follows:
30-minute program $111.00 for 8½-hour day
60-minute program $144.00 for 9-hour day
Overtime $17 for the first 2 hours and $22 per hour thereafter
Overtime is paid in half hour increments.
When 20 or more Background Actors are engaged on any program per day, all Background Actors engaged on the program will be paid at 20% less than the existing Program Fee. Such 20% reduction shall apply to the Program Fee only. The Background Actor must be notified at the time of employment of the rate at which he/she is to be employed.
Additional Day (on same episode)
30-minute program $70.00 for 8½-hour day
60-minute program $92.00 for 9-hour day
As The World Turns
Kate Martineau
c/o JC Studios
1268 E. 14th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11230
One Life To Live
Sheryl Baker Fisher
320 West 66th Street
New York, N. Y. 10023
New York Soaps Extras Casting Directors
New FOX series 'Code 58' currently casting extras in Dallas
The new FOX series starring Colin Hanks is starting production on January 26, 2010 and the show's casting directors are seeking local Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX background actors. FOX has ordered a full 13 episode season. They will be looking for all types and ages of local Dallas/Fort Worth area talent to work on this project. No previous experience is required.
If you are already registered with On Location Casting, please do not fill out another profile, you will automatically be considered for this project. However, please be sure that your On Location Casting profile and contact information is up to date.
Some specific types of extras needed include:
● Uniform Police Officers: male and female, clean cut, athletic, prefer previous law enforcement experience
● CSI Agents and Detectives: male and female, clean cut, professional types with suits
● Civilian Office Workers: secretarial types with business attire
● Airline Pilots and Flight Attendants
● Extras with cars that are NOT red, white or black (please put your car year, make, model and color in your talent profile under special skills)
● Peruvian Men, Women and Children
● Bikers with tattoos and motorcycles
● Exotic Dancers/Strippers/Burlesque Dancers
● Drug Dealer and Criminal types
● Businessmen with suits
● Seedy Character types (extreme interesting character faces, all ages)
● Gorgeous model types
● Homeless types
● African American Men and Women
● Asian Men and Women
● EXPERIENCED Stand-Ins and Photos Doubles for several lead actors (please list Stand-in experience on online resume)
● Plus many other General Extra roles.
All Extra roles are PAID. NON-UNION Extras Rate of $64.00 for 8 hours ($8/hr) plus overtime. Stand-in rate is $120.00 for 12 hours ($10/hr) plus overtime.
In order to be considered for extra work, you will need to visit the company website at www.onlocationcasting.net and complete a Talent Application. Please make sure to upload 1-2 photos to your talent profile. It is completely free to be in their talent files and no upgrades are required to work on "Code 58". Texas Residents Only. The production company will not pay for your travel or accommodations to Dallas and you must have valid proof of Texas residency (Drivers License, Voter Registration Card or Full-time College ID Card)
If you have further questions - you can reach On Location Casting via email at: onlocationcasting@yahoo.com
Feature Film 'An Affirmative Act' casting background actors in New Jersey
The extras casting director for the star-studded film 'An Affirmative Act' is seeking extras to work on January 14th and/or 15th, 2010. Shooting will take place in Lyndhurst, NJ. The film is a courtroom drama about gay marriage and will premier at one of the nations largest film festivals - the Hoboken International Film Festival - June, 2010.
Here is what casting director Rob Moretti is looking for...
January 14, 2010: Seeking protesters either for or against gay marriage for an exterior scene outside the courtroom.
January 15, 2010: Courtroom spectators for all trial scenes.
If you would like to be a part of this project, please e-mail rob@robmoretti.com with dates and times available.
Production Company:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Justice for All Productions
North Haledon, NJ:
243 Linda Vista Avenue
North Haledon, NJ 07508
Principal Actor Casting (New Jersey):
Lawyer Nicholas
243 Linda Vista Avenue
North Haledon, NJ 07508
Extras Casting (New Jersey):
Rob Moretti
30 Gates Avenue
Suite 305
Montclair, NJ 07042
rob@robmoretti.com
Directed by: Jana Mattioli
Written and Produced: Kenneth Del Vecchio
Starring:
Charles Durning
Costas Mandylor
Robert Clohessy
Blanche Baker
Tom Waites
Justin Deas
Jackie Martling
Randy Jones
Rachael Robbins
Story:
A slice of life of a young, professional married couple with their darling baby turns a sharp, dark corner when the pair are arrested and charged with several counts of fraud. The reason: Terry and Samantha Succi aren't the man and woman that they purported to be. Under false pretenses of being a heterosexual couple, they married and adopted their child. They obtained their benefits and paid their taxes through the same fraudulent pretext of being husband and wife... and they did so because of state law that discriminates against homosexual partners; they were prohibited from receiving the same rights and benefits as their straight counterparts. Now the Governor, in an effort to protect his politically necessary anti-gay marriage bill, secretly arranges for a quick slap-on-the wrist plea offer that will ensure both a guilty plea and a fast end to the case. Terry and Samantha, though, decide to fight the fight and enlist the unlikely representation of self-absorbed, but respected attorney John DeMine. What ensues is a massive media covered courtroom battle, with equally divided views... and equally plotted acts of legal - and illegal - warfare. After a violent invasion into Samantha and Terry's home by a fringe right- wing outfit, the case is closed to the public and the courtroom becomes a stage of safety - and justice. One affirmative act, deciding not only the fate of the women's freedom, but also the governor's bill and one of the most controversial issues facing the United States, will be had in this courtroom. One affirmative act - of justice, or maybe not.
Megan Fox Mickey Rourke feature film 'Passion Play' seeking extras in Santa Fe, NM
The major feature film 'Passion Play' starring Megan Fox and Mickey Rourke is in production and is seeking male and female extras in the Santa Fe, NM area to work on Thursday 1/14/10 (tentative date) with a possible recall on Friday 1/15/10. There will be a possible paid wardrobe fitting on either 1/12/10 or 1/13/10.
Here is what the extras casting directors are looking for:
Hollywood Party Scene
Model and Starlet types: Female, any ethnicity, age range 18-30, height 5'5" and taller, slim build (sizes 0 - 7), extremely attractive. They are looking for Elite Model type girls who are elegant, slinky, gorgeous, sexy, beautiful and classy rather than trashy. Women who look like they can afford sexy designer clothing and have upscale style. Ladies should preferably have their own sexy short party dresses and heels.
Rich Powerful Men types: Any ethnicity, age range 30-65, wealthy looking, elegant, upscale. Prefer men who own tuxedo.
If you fit either of these descriptions and are available on the work dates listed, please visit the casting website at www.onlocationcasting.net, fill out a Talent Application and upload 1-2 photos.
You may also send your photo and information via email ASAP to:
Put your category (either "Starlet" or "Tuxedo Man") in the subject line of your email, include your first and last name, include a contact phone number, and attach a recent photo (preferably in your sexy dress or tuxedo).
If you have additional questions - please call the extras casting director Tina Kerr at (505) 366-9863.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
CCH Productions, LLC
224 E Palace Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
9460 Wilshire Blvd.
Stuite 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Sierra Pictures
9460 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Laura Bickford Productions
4000 Warner Blvd.
Building 34
Room 202
Burbank, CA 91522
Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):
Mary Vernieu
Venus Kanani
Betty Mae Casting
1009 Abbott Kinney Blvd.
2nd Floor
Venice, CA 90291
Extras Casting (New Mexico):
Tina Kerr
On Location Casting
2132A Central Ave. SE #295
Albuquerque, NM. 87106
Directed by: Mitch Glazer
Producer: Laura Bickford
Starring:
Megan Fox
Mickey Rourke
Kelly Lynch
Story:
Nate is a talented trumpet player (Mickey Rourke) who has fallen on hard times and finds himself on the run. His life starts to look up when he falls in love with Lily (Megan Fox), a beautiful angel, who seems to be the answer to his troubles.
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