Rates of Pay
Extra People deduct 20% commission from the Artist on all bookings. If your type of job does not appear to fall under any of these below, or you need advice please call our team 020 3542 3685 or email us.
Film & TV
London
For Film and TV Productions filming in London & the South East, we encourage people to adhere to the PACT FAA Agreement.
Outside of London
We encourage productions filming outside London & the South East to operate under the Pact/Equity Agreement.
FAA Rates
FOR USE WITHIN LONDON AND THE SOUTHEAST
These rates to came into effect for all new productions from 1st January 2024.
All FAA engagements include a Basic Daily Rate (inc. Holiday Pay) and a Travel Allowance detailed below.
Standard Day
A standard day is 9 hours including a meal break. Day Rates are between 7am - 10pm. Unless booked as a night time shoot - hours outside of 7am-10pm will incur night time overtime rates.
Continuous Work rates
For bookings shorter than a 9 hour day rate - 7 continuous hours (without a meal break) until 10pm. After 7 hours, overtime will apply - if after 10pm night time overtime applies.
| Standard Day Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic daily rate (inc Holiday Pay) | £116.40 | Overtime - (per 1/2 hour) | £10.93 |
| Bank holiday rate (Inc Holiday Pay) | £174.61 | Public holiday overtime - (per 1/2 hour) | £16.37 |
Night Shoot
For Productions starting before 4am or planned to go past Midnight.
| Standard Night Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Night rate (Inc Holiday Pay) | £174.61 | Overtime - (per 1/2 hour) | £16.37 |
| Bank holiday Nightrate (Inc holiday Pay) | £261.92 | Bank holiday Night overtime - (per 1/2 hour) | £24.56 |
Shift Call
For bookings expected to be less than 4 hours between 6am - 11pm.
Overtime will be paid every 15 minutes however, not 30 minutes.
| Shift Call | Amount |
|---|---|
| Shift Call rate (Inc Holiday Pay) | £72.75 |
| Overtime - (per 15 minutes) | £10.93 |
| Bank Holiday rate (Inc Holiday Pay) | £109.13 |
| Bank Holiday Overtime - (per 15 minutes) | £16.37 |
| If shoot lasts longer than 4 hours 15 mins, Double Shift Call rate including Holiday Pay. | £145.50 |
Non-Performance Call Up To Four Hours
For fitting engagements no longer than 4 hours.
If longer than 4 hours, artiste to be paid a Standard Day rate.
| Non Performance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rate (Inc Holiday Pay) | £58.20 |
Travel Allowances
To be paid for all Performance and Non-Performance Calls.
| Band | Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A | Calls within TFL Zones 1-3 | £15.41 |
| B | Calls at Elstree, Pinewood, Shepperton, Long Cross, Twickenham, Leavesden and any base / location from TFL Zone 4 and within 40 miles of Charing Cross | £21.55 |
| C | Any call made at or before 06.00 hours (0700 on Sundays or Bank Holidays) shall receive a supplementary payment of | £18.86 |
Supplementary Service rates
The below rates also apply if incurred.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Category A - Change of Clothing - that the artiste provides - (£10.87 if unused), Haircut | £21.74 |
| Category B - Doubling, Special Clothing, Sports Equipment, Inclement Weather/ Wetting Down | £21.74 |
| Category C - Firearms, Swimming, Driving, Stills, Scanning, Minimal dialogue, Specialised dancing, Domesticated animals | £28.83 |
| Category D - Creative Reaction, Uniforms, Specialised Driving, Provision of Car | £35.17 |
| Category E - Lookalike doubling, Stand-in, Dialogue | £58.24 |
| Broken Lunch - 6hrs from Call-time or 7am, whichever is the later - or the 1 hour lunch break is curtailed. | £21.86 |
| 2nd Broken Meal - After 13hrs from Call-time | £21.86 |
Cancellations
If the production cancel at any time up to midday 12:00 on the day before the call - No payment shall be made to the Artiste.
If a call is cancelled between midday 12:00 and no later than 15:00 on the day before the call - a cancellation fee of 50% of the negotiated rate for that day shall be payable.
If a call is cancelled after 15:00 on the day before the call - a cancellation fee of 100% of the negotiated rate for that day shall be payable.
Equity Rates
FOR USE OUTSIDE LONDON & THE SOUTHEAST
These rates to came into effect for all new productions from 1st January 2024.
Standard Day
A standard day is 10 hours including a meal break.
Unless booked as a night shoot, hours before 7am will incur overtime rates.
| Standard Day Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic daily rate (inc Holiday Pay) | £117.71 | Overtime - (per 1/2 hour) | £8.76 |
| Bank holiday rate (Inc Holiday Pay) | £168.86 | Public holiday overtime - (per 1/2 hour) | £13.11 |
Standard Night
A standard night is 10 hours including a meal break.
For shoots starting before 4am or scheduled to go past Midnight.
| Standard Night Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic night rate (Inc Holiday Pay) | £170.23 | Overtime - (per 1/2 hour) | £13.11 |
| Bank holiday night rate (Inc holiday Pay) | £253.29 | Bank holiday night overtime - (per 1/2 hour) | £19.66 |
Non-Performance Call Up To Four Hours
For fitting engagements no longer than 5 hours.
If longer than 5 hours, artiste to be paid a Standard Day rate.
| Non Performance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rate (Inc Holiday Pay) | £58.16 |
Travel Allowances
To be paid for all Performance and Non-Performance Calls.
Travel payments are negotiated prior to engagement.
Depending on filming location, the following travel allowances may apply.
| Area | Amount |
|---|---|
| Travel between 0-3.99 miles of base / location | £4.00* |
| Travel between 4-10.99 miles of base / location | £11.00 |
| Travel between 11-40 miles of base / location | £16.00 | Travel exceeding 40 mile radius of base / location | £20.00* | Uplift payable on calls made before 6am, 7am on Sundays/Bank Holidays | £9.00 † |
† This uplift is not applicable on travel 0-3.99 miles
Supplementary Service rates
The below rates also apply if incurred.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| SP1 - Creative Contribution | £31.82 |
| SP2 - Firearms, Swimming, Driving, Horse Riding, Dancing | £26.52 |
| SP3 - Clothing Change (Artistes own), Special Clothing, Haircut, Wetting Down, Provision of Vehicle | £20.00 |
Meal allowances and penalties
Artists are entitled to a one-hour unpaid meal break within 5.5 hours from their call time.
Artists are due a second meal break if they work into overtime, and they are due this second meal break within 5.5 hours of their first meal break (and no later than 12 hours from call their time).
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Breakfast or Lunch when no food is provided | £5.00 |
| Dinner when no food is provided | £10.00 |
| A Meal Break is Delayed or Curtailed by up to 30 minutes | £8.76 |
| A Meal Break is Delayed or Curtailed by more than 30 minutes | £17.52 |
| Night Shoot: A Meal Break is Delayed or Curtailed by up to 30 minutes | £13.11 |
| Night Shoot: A Meal Break is Delayed or Curtailed by more than 30 minutes | £26.22 |
Commercials
| Rate | Standard Day | Overtime (1/5 Daily Rate) | Buyout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extras | £150 | £30 per hour | - |
| Walk Ons | £250 | £50 per hour | - |
| Featured | £300 | £60 per hour | Buyout/Repeat |
Notes:
£5 travel added within TFL Zone 3
£10 travel added outside TFL Zone 3
Full details of usage and buyouts can be found at www.usefee.tv
These rates are based on a 10 hour day including one hour for lunch.
Night shoots are paid at time and a half of the above rates.
Any job that shoots before 7am and beyond midnight is considered a night shoot.
Photographic
The industry standard for a photographic job is £100 per hour. If the Artiste is needed for more than a few hours a daily or half daily rate can be negotiate. E.g. half daily £300 full day £500.
Similar to commercials, featured Artistes will also have a buy out amount – determined by usage of medium and length of usage.
Notes:
£5 travel added within TFL Zone 3
£10 travel added outside TFL Zone 3
Background on Photographic jobs is normally £120 for a ten hour day.
Night shoots are paid at time and a half of the above rates.
Any job that shoots before 7am and beyond midnight is considered a night shoot.
Corporates
| Rate | Standard Day | Overtime (1/5 Daily Rate) | Buyout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extras | £150 | £30 per hour | - |
| Walk Ons | £200 | £40 per hour | - |
| Featured | £250 | £50 per hour | Negotiated |
Notes:
£5 travel added within TFL Zone 3
£10 travel added outside TFL Zone 3
Full details of usage and buyouts can be found at www.usefee.tv
These rates are based on a 10 hour day including one hour for lunch.
Night shoots are paid at time and a half of the above rates.
Any job that shoots beyond midnight is considered a night shoot.
Pop Promos
| Rate | Standard Day | Overtime (1/5 Daily Rate) | Buyout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extras | £130 | £26 per hour | - |
| Walk Ons | £200 | £40 per hour | - |
| Featured | £250 | £50 per hour | Negotiated |
Notes:
£5 travel added within TFL Zone 3
£10 travel added outside TFL Zone 3
These rates are based on a 10 hour day including one hour for lunch.
Night shoots are paid at time and a half of the above rates.
Any job that shoots before 7am and beyond midnight is considered a night shoot.