THE CASTING OFFICE, INC.

Film and Television Productions have halted in 2023 due to the (now resolved) Writers Guild of America Strike (May 2, 2023 – Sep 27, 2023) and the ongoing Screen Actors Guild Strike. We stand in solidarity with the labor Unions in their efforts to secure fair contracts for their members. Unfortunately, at this time we are not actively casting any projects, and send our best to all of our fellow industry professionals struggling with the ongoing loss of employment and work opportunities this year. We hope for a resolution, and for better working conditions for all. Please note at this time we are not accepting any new talent submissions due to the shutdown.

How are Booked Talent Paid?  If you are booked as a Principal your New hire Production paperwork will be available to you upon arrival to set in your private trailer/holding area. If you are booked as an Extra upon arrival to set  you will receive a paper pay voucher to fill out that will notate your arrival time, lunch break, and dismissal from set ("wrap time"). At the end of your filming day your paper voucher will be turned into the on set/basecamp Assistant Director ("AD"), or on set Production Assistant ("PA"). Please make sure that you verify the information on your voucher when you check out. Production will provide you with a copy of the finalized voucher that should be kept for your records. PLEASE NOTE : Casting DOES NOT HANDLE ANY TALENT PAYMENTS. ALL questions regarding payment or reimbursements must be directed to the appropriate Accounting and Payroll contacts who handle ACCOUNTING AND REIMBURSEMENTS. Per each production, an independent payroll company is hired by the Production to handle all payroll. Please note that ALL film departments are contractors for the duration of each production, and are not employees of said Production. Turnaround time to receive payment from an extras voucher is typically approx. 30 days, whereas Sag payments are typically within 14 days. If there are issues or questions regarding pay, the payroll company phone number and payroll contact will be listed on your Pay Voucher Copy. Please direct all pay related inquiries to the Your copy will also serve as proof of your employment.