Actors, Extras and Event Staff

Actors and presenters may take speaking roles in adverts, corporate videos, training films, live events and scripted social content. Agree the script, relevant experience, audition or showreel, availability and recording rights before booking.

Extras and supporting artists are background performers for film, television, adverts and photographic shoots. Agencies may also offer walk-ons and stand-ins; ask which services are available for your production.

Background work is different from a speaking acting role. Confirm whether any dialogue, specific action or specialist skill is required.

Groups can be hired for filmed crowd scenes, rehearsals, staged events and productions. Ask agencies about numbers, locations, coordination and suitability for the intended scene or event.

Be transparent where a crowd is staged. Do not present hired participants as genuine customers, independent testimonials or public supporters.

Depending on the provider, event teams may include registration staff, brand ambassadors, exhibition assistants, product sampling staff, costume performers and event hosts. Explain the duties and audience, and confirm the experience and supervision your event needs.

These links are to external commercial services, not vetted or approved Sixpence Support UK partners. Contact each agency directly about its locations, availability, services and charges.

• Casting Collective

  Supporting artists, extras, walk-ons and stand-ins.

  Visit Casting Collective

• Mad Dog 2020 Casting

  Background casting for film, television and commercials.

  Visit Mad Dog 2020 Casting

• Envisage Casting Agency

  Actors, extras and supporting artists.

  Visit Envisage Casting Agency

• Envisage Promotions

  Promotional staff and event teams.

  Visit Envisage Promotions

• Request a written quote including agency fees, travel, overtime, cancellation terms and VAT if applicable.
• Confirm duties, hours, location, dress or costume, accessibility, break arrangements and supervision.
• Agree image and voice usage, including where recordings will appear and the duration of social advertising use.
• Discuss insurance and any special requirements directly with the provider.

Follow the agency’s application instructions and provide accurate details. Read any commission, registration costs and other terms before agreeing.

Bookings are irregular and never guaranteed. Be cautious about promises of guaranteed work in return for large payments. There is no fixed earnings promise.

Before taking work, check any effects on your benefits with the relevant benefits service.

Discuss step-free access, accessible toilets, seating, breaks and support needs before accepting a booking. Confirm arrangements with the agency and venue so you know what will be available.