This must be signed and submitted with required documentation. Have this signed and ready to submit with your REGISTRATION FORM
Please fill out the Registration Form and attach required documents
*Be sure to have your Statement of Residence Form ready to upload
This is a required document to work on production sets. Takes approximately 40 minutes and is free to complete. Only needs to be done once.
1. Complete the Statement of Residence Form and the Registration Form
2. There is a one-time Registration Fee of $35
WHY A REGISTRATION FEE?
It’s standard industry practice for an agency to charge a registration fee. In Toronto the fees range from $75-$110. The registration fee covers the administration of building and maintaining a database year-round to keep your profile up to date. Agencies doing so is a sign of good practice and responsibility.
Welcome to Background Acting!!! We are so happy you're here
For background work, you do not need to have professional photos taken. You can take photos with your phone or camera to submit.
To work on any production set you must have a Health & Safety Certificate. It's free to get and takes approximately 40 minutes. You only need to complete it once.
Link to get the certificate is at the top of the page.
*Make sure you print a copy and save a copy on your computer and phone
*Anyone 16 years of age and older requires this. For minors, their chaperones must have it
ANY CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 16 REQUIRES A CHAPERONE.
Please find the link to ACTRA for the forms needed below. If you are sending your child with a chaperone, please download and fill it out before hand to ensure all information is correct. Your child's SIN (Social Insurance Number) or their birthdate will be required to receive payment for their workday.
**Minor workday hours and general rates
Under 12 years of age can work 8 hours plus 1-hour unpaid lunch
12-15 years of age can work 10 hours plus 1-hour unpaid lunch
16-17 years of age can work 12 hours plus 1-hour unpaid lunch
*18 years of age and older are considered adult
We are in the process of creating a system that directly emails everyone registered with us. In the meantime, we post all casting calls in our Facebook Group London & Area Casting Calls
We cannot guarantee how often you will work as London is still growing with film opportunities.
As we continue to grow and fill the casting needs of the productions that are coming, more opportunities will arise. We need to show them that London has it all and its the place to film!
When you are confirmed for a booking always check your email the night before the shoot for your call time.
In this email you will be given the location, wardrobe and other important notes.
Please read the entire email carefully and reply that you have done so.
*The film industry uses Military Time. Click the button below for the clock
A typical workday can be up to 10 hours.
When you accept a booking you must commit to the full day regardless of the amount of hours.
On an ACTRA (union) set everyone is paid a minimum of 8 hours unless otherwise specified. Meaning, if you are booked and wrap within 6 hours, you are still paid for 8.
Upon arrival most productions will have you go to a designated area called BG Holding. This is where all Background Performers are to report. Be sure to read all the information in your Call Time email as it will have the exact location and instructions on where to go.
A BG Representative will be there to sign you in. You must do this before your call time. We recommend being there at least 15-20 minutes early. Any questions just ask the BG representative, they are there to help and instruct.
The BG Representative will give you a voucher to fill out. It's very important you put your full legal name.
Your voucher is one of the most important things you will have on set. Always fill it out clearly and keep it handy.
Be sure to fill out your voucher during your free time to ensure it is completed before the end of your shift. At the end of your work day you will line up in BG Holding where the BG Representative will sign your voucher. You will not get paid unless you sign out with the BG Representative and they hand you your copy of the voucher.
*If you want to become an ACTRA Member, you track your hours through your vouchers. You must have 15 vouchers within a 12-month period to become a member.
Cheques arrive around 3-4 weeks after your workday.
Our Service Fee has to be paid to us within 30 days from your work-day. Upon receiving your cheque, please email accounting@castlondon.ca with a photo pf your paystub/cheque and voucher. You will be invoiced for the service fee owed.
*Failure to pay the service fee will result in no more bookings until paid.
If you have any questions we encourage you to reach out
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