Extra Info

Perhaps you are a newcomer to being an extra or you might be a veteran looking for more work. Whatever the case-we hope you enjoy the time you spend on set. Please read over this information before we cast you.
If you are submitting a photo for the first time, we ask that you realize the photo and headshot are an application. You do need to have a valid social security number, social insurance number or work permit in order for us to
cast you. These are the photos we submit to the casting directors or production office.

As you probably realize being an extra should be considered as part time work and not as something to rely on to pay your rent. It is a really fascinating way to spend the day, learn more about the film industry, meet some
interesting people and also earn some "extra" money. You could be called as frequent as a few times a week or as little as every few months.

It is important to act professional on all sets. You are being paid to do a job, which is to be an extra. We ask that you take it as seriously as you would any employment. PLEASE READ THE DO'S AND DON'T and follow them
whenever on set.

Do enjoy yourself but realize that our reputation is based on the professionalism of our extras. If it is your first time on set that's okay, but it is not necessary to make everyone aware of that fact! Fill out the appropriate spots on
your sign in sheet and then try to follow what the more experienced extras are doing. Do ask if you are unsure of something. We endeavor to treat everyone with respect and expect the same in return. The better our extras are,
the more castings we get and can provide to our Arizona actors. Everyone is happy!

Extras are important part of every film, but the best extras are those that aren't noticed. If you are in a restaurant scene, eat and talk to the person at your table. Do not stare at the STAR at the next table! It is sometimes exciting
to be next to a STAR but keep in mind that in the role that they are playing; they are just an ordinary person. Try to act as natural as possible. It is better to under-act than over-act.

We will make two types of calls to you. One type of call is to cast you. The other is to check availability. Often we call the day before; we rarely give much notice. At this time we need a yes or no, not a
maybe-depending-on-the-time answer. When we are booking you we do not know the start or end time of the shoot. You need to be completely free on the day of filming with absolutely no other commitment. Under no
circumstances can you be late to set or leave early once you are on set. It usually is possible for you to call us back in a few minutes if you need to make arrangements or check your schedule. If we get an answering machine
we usually leave a message, but we MUST speak to you in order to cast you.

Normally, once the end of the work day is done, we have finished booking the next days' scenes and have faxed the completed lists to the PA on set. At this point it is too late to be casted for the next day.

Please let us know if your appearance is different than the picture that we have on file.

When we cast you, you are confirmed. Realize that your name is given to the production company when you are booked. It is a big deal to replace you! If you foresee a problem, say no to begin with. Every single person is
important, even in large scenes. On most of the productions they only determine the call time of the extras between 8-11pm the night before the shoot date, at which time we need to call you, again, to finalize your
information. You might be required to be on set for a start time of anywhere between 6 am to 8 pm. When you say yes you are committed to be there regardless of the start time. An average day is 6-10 hours but can be as long
as 14 hours. Please never agree to go to set unless you can stay for the duration. There are few things worse than having an extra established in a scene and them having to leave for a dentist appointment!
Once you have said yes, we give you the information you need. Please keep it with you.

CANCELLING
If an emergency should occur that will prevent you from going to set please contact us as soon as possible. This should only occur in case of a real emergency. It is always a huge inconvenience for everyone. If you don't show
up for your call time we normally need to replace you which means phoning other extras at that time to get to set immediately. Please do not wait until we call you with your call time to cancel. If your scene is 2 days away it is
okay to call or leave an email but if it is for the next day you will need to call the office. It is a good idea to have this number with you when going to the set in case of an emergency.

Helen Wheels Productions Will Never Charge You A Booking Fee Or Commission.
We are not an agency or a management company. Helen Wheels Productions is a casting company for Actors, Actresses, and Film Extras. Your headshots and resumes are viewed directly by producers, directors, and production crew online, as well as
in our office when conducting principal casting auditions.