Listen carefully to the directions you are given by members of the Assistant Directors’ team in relation to where you should go and what you should do on the day. Clarify anything you do not understand.
Be quiet on set. The film crew need to work and communicate without interruption.
Never be late and never be rude.
Never look at or in the direction of the camera when filming.
It is strictly not permitted to ask for autographs, take photographs, or use recording equipment of any kind. This can result in you being dismissed immediately without pay.
It is not permitted to bring a friend or family member with you, this also applies to costume fittings.
Talking to the local media and local press is not permitted by the productions you may work on. Prior to filming you will sign a release which means you are entering into a confidentiality agreement with that production.
No personal belongings are to be brought onto set. Mobile phones must be switched off.
If you must take regular medication or have medication on hand in case of emergency, please make a member of the assistant director team aware when signing in. If your medication cannot be on your person due to your costume, they will take measure to have it kept in a safe place or with the on-set medic.
No smoking is allowed on set, or in the extras holding areas. This includes E-cigarettes and vape pens. There will be a designated smoking area.
Do not take unscheduled breaks. Once filming begins, it may not be possible to release you from set until the next break. Please ensure you go to the bathroom, smoke, etc. in plenty of time before you are called.
Do not leave the set or location until you have been told officially by an assistant director that you have been “wrapped” (finished for the day). Before you leave make sure you have signed out with a member of the Assistant Director team and you have returned any costume or props that have been provided to you. Props and costume must be in the condition you received them in. The company will hold you responsible for any loss or damage to wardrobe and other articles loaned to you.
Credits: The Extra's Dept.
