PAY RATES EXTRAS

As a background extra, you’ll be paid in accordance with the relevant industry agreements and minimum rates established by the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA).

Pay rates vary depending on the type of production, including television programs, feature films, commercials and corporate productions. 

As a guide, the current standard background extras rate for an 8-hour booking is $268.65.

This rate is before tax and agency commission, with applicable superannuation and holiday pay additional.

Overtime applies when you work beyond your contracted hours, generally calculated at time-and-a-half for the first three hours and double time thereafter. Additional loadings may also apply for early-morning starts, night shoots, special ability work and other specific production requirements.

We’ll always provide you with the relevant pay rates and booking details before confirming you for a job.

FEATURED WORK

Not all roles are paid at standard background extras rates.

If you’re booked as a Featured Extra, Bit Player, 50 Worder, Special Ability Extra or cast for a specialist role, additional fees or higher rates may apply. These rates are negotiated with production based on the nature of the role, performance requirements and applicable industry agreements.

FEES

Allsorts Casting is a commission-based agency, which means we only earn a commission when we secure paid work for you.

Our agency commission is 10% of your net performance fee.

Once the production company has processed payroll, payment is made directly to Allsorts Casting. We then deduct our 10% agency commission and transfer the remaining balance to your nominated bank account.

Payments are generally received and processed within 21 days of your shoot date, although payment for some productions, particularly feature films, may take up to 30 days. There are no upfront fees to join Allsorts Casting or to be considered for casting opportunities.

TAXATION & SUPERANNUATION

For most film and television productions, the production company manages payroll, tax withholding and superannuation.

When you commence work on a production, you’ll generally be required to complete a Tax File Number Declaration and provide your superannuation details.

The production company will deduct the appropriate amount of tax from your earnings and pay superannuation into your nominated fund in accordance with applicable requirements.