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You must bring TWO forms of ID (Driver’s License, Passport, SS card, or Military ID) for completion of paperwork. Bring your medications, snacks, a blanket, something to do quietly while you wait (a book, crossword puzzle, etc) and comfortable shoes (ie: slippers, or slip on boots to keep your feet warm while not filming). Please leave all valuables at home. Production is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Additionally, personal cameras are strictly prohibited on set.

Sometimes snacks or a meal may be served upon arrival, but productions are only required to provide you with food every six hours. Water should always be available. 

Be sure to park in the designated area: for Principals park in CAST and Extras park in Extras/Background Parking. Parking information and maps will be included in emails prior to your work day(s). Typically shows post directional signs with arrows directing you to set and where to park. After parking, please proceed to the designated holding area provided for extras. Remain in holding so that you are ready to work when you are needed.

ALWAYS show up early! In film, “early” is on time! 

There can be hundreds of people working simultaneously on a feature film or television set. It may seem like too many are just standing around, but each has a specific job to perform at a specific time, all with one goal in mind: make the project as efficiently as possible. The following will help you avoid film set faux pas, and be ready to do your own job.

It is such fun to be on set, but it is a job that requires a respectful, attentive, professional attitude. 

Outlined in your booking information email. This includes 2 ID’s necessary for completion of your paperwork, and/or clothes requested by the wardrobe department. 

to the Assistant Directors. The Assistant Directors (the AD Dept) are responsible for making sure everything happens efficiently. Whether it’s an AD, or a Production Assistant (PA), someone will guide you from holding to set, and give you cues. Please listen, and follow all of their directions.

"to hurry up and wait". As soon as you show up, you’ll be checked in, taken to or approved by Wardrobe, checked by make-up and hair, then you may be taken quickly to set or may find yourself waiting in holding for hours. Keep in mind: waiting is a big part of the job. It is recommended to bring something to do quietly while you wait in holding (a book, crossword puzzle, newspaper, etc).

of the principal actors, and all crew working on set. While it's exciting to be standing next to big stars, please be respectful, and remember that if they are on set, they are at work, just like you. Please do not ask for photographs or autographs. (It is ok to say hello, of course, but please be aware that they most likely won't be able to get into lengthy conversations.) Everyone is here to work. 

Typically, there will be a designated area for Extras to wait referred to as "Extras Holding". Please remain in holding unless told otherwise. There could be long periods of waiting, but when the time comes you need to be ready. If you leave the designated area, whether it’s going to your car or to use the bathroom, please inform the extras wrangler or PA. Once you arrive on set and check in, you cannot leave set before an Assistant Director releases you. If you do, the film does not have to pay you. When you check out with an AD, they will give you a copy of the signed voucher that will be your evidence of work if you are paid incorrectly.