So… you have finally found the most important page on our website! You are here to earn money and that is exactly what we want you to do as a Supporting Artiste with Uni-versal Extras.
Whether you’re a fresh and eager student, a retired professional, or just hardworking with spare time, being an Extra is great way to be involved in the film industry and earn money whilst you’re doing it! Find out more about us
What does is Cost to Join?
Our service is transparent with no hidden charges:
- Full-time students can register with Uni-versal Extras for FREE (proof of eligibility is required*)
- All other Extras can pay an advance Listing Fee of £30 for 1 year, or £50 for 2 years to be activated*
- A standard agency commission of 16% will be deducted from anything that you earn
- The agency commission we deduct is subject to VAT, as required by HMRC
*Read our Welcome Pack for further information.
What do Extras earn?
Uni-versal Extras work with a wide range of different productions where industry pay schemes can vary depending on what and where they are filming. We will always confirm the pay scheme or pay rate being used before you accept any role that we offer to you. Please see below for more details
Pay Schemes & Agreements
Please feel free to download and familiarise yourself with the commonly used pay schemes which will give you an insight into what you can earn being an Extra or Supporting Artiste. Occasionally productions choose to use their own bespoke pay agreements.
The Film Artistes Association (FAA) agreement is a pay scheme often used for Feature Film and Television productions in and around London. The PACT agreement is commonly used for productions operating outside of the M25, with the TACT agreement covering Wales. The BBC and ITV Equity agreements pay schemes used are nationalwide by these broadcasters.
Disclaimer: pay schemes are controlled by the relevant union for each agreement (not by Uni-versal Extras), As such there agreements may be changed without prior notice. Please use only as a guide.
FAA Agreement
Film Artistes Association (FAA)
Rates of Pay for Artistes 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022
| Rates of Pay | Standard Day* | Standard Night* | Shift Call (4hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Daily Rate | £96.70 | £145.05 | £60.44 |
| Pay Rate Holiday Pay | £10.41 | £15.62 | £6.51 |
| Overtime per ½ hour | £9.07 | £13.60 | £9.07 (¼ hour) |
| Overtime Holiday Pay Public Holiday Rate Holiday Pay on Public Holiday Rate Public Holiday Overtime per ½ hour Holiday Pay on Public Holiday Overtime | £0.98 £145.05 £15.62 £13.60 £1.46 | £1.46 £217.58 £23.43 £20.40 £2.20 | £0.98 £90.66 £9.76 £13.60 (¼ hour) £1.46 |
| Up to 4 Hours** | Holiday Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance (Non-Performance) | £48.35 | £5.21 |
**Attendance (Non-Performance) over 4 hours will be paid at the Standard Day Rate
| Supplementary Fees | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Category A | Change of Clothing, Haircut Unused Changes of Clothing per set (maximum of 3) | £20.00 £10.00 |
| Category B | Doubling, Special Clothing, Sports Equipment, Inclement Weather / Wetting Down | £20.00 |
| Category C | Firearms, Swimming, Driving, Stills, Minimal Dialogue, Specialised Dancing, Domesticated Animals | £26.53 |
| Category D | Creative Reaction, Uniforms, Specialised Driving, Provision of a Car | £32.36 |
| Category E | Look-a-like Double, Stand-In, Dialogue | £53.59 |
| Travel Fees | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Category A | Calls within TFL Zone 1-3 | £13.87 |
| Category B | Calls at Elstree, Pinewood, Shepperton, Longcross, Twickenham, Leavesden and any base / location beyond TFL Zone 3 & Within a 40 mile radius of Charing Cross | £19.40 |
| Category C | Any call made at or before 06:00 hours (07:00 on Sundays or Bank Holidays) shall receive a supplementary payment | £16.98 |
| Meal Penalties | Standard Day | Standard Night/ Public Holiday Day | Public Holiday Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late lunch, short lunch, short supper*** | £20.10 | £30.12 | £45.20 |
PACT
Rates of Pay for Artistes 6th May 2022 to 6th April 2023
PACT (Independent Television Productions)
| Rates of Pay | Standard Day* | Standard Night* |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Daily Rate | £101.00 | £151.50 |
| Holiday Pay | £10.87 | £10.87 |
| Overtime per ½ hour | £8.42 | £12.61 |
| Public Holiday Rate Holiday Pay on Public Holiday Rate Public Holiday Overtime per ½ hour | £151.50 £10.87 £12.61 |
| Up to 5 Hours** | Holiday Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Fitting | £50.50 | £5.44 |
| Supplementary Fees | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| SP1 SP2 | Creative Contribution Performance Skills including Swimming, Driving, Dancing, Horse Riding, Firearms | £30.60 £25.50 |
| SP3 | Change of Clothing, Special Clothing, Haircuts, Inclement Weather/Wetting Down, Provision of Vehicle | £20.00 |
| Travel Allowances | Fee |
|---|---|
| Travel between 0 – 3.99 miles of base/location attended Travel between 4 – 10.99 miles of base/location attended Travel between 11 – 40 miles of base/location attended | Subject to negotiation, capped at a max of £4.00 £11.00 £16.00 |
| Travel exceeding 40-mile radius of base/location | Capped at a max of £20 |
| Uplift payable on calls made before 6am,7am on Sundays/Bank Holidays**** | £9.00 |
| Meal Penalties | Standard Day | Standard Night/ Public Holiday Day | Public Holiday Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Meal (per 30 mins)*** | £8.42 | £12.61 | £12.61 |
****This uplift shall not apply where travel is between 0-3.99 miles of the base/location attended
BBC Equity Agreement
Rates of Pay for Supporting Artistes and Walk-ons
| Supporting Artiste | Standard Day* | Standard Night** |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | Rate | |
| Basic | £86.40 | £94.60 |
| Basic Overtime (per hour) | £13.10 | £16.30 |
| Holiday Pay | £8.87 | £8.87 |
| Public Holidays Rate | £86.40 | £94.60 |
| Public Holiday Overtime (per half hour) | £6.50 | £8.05 |
| Rehearsal Payment | £86.40 | £94.60 |
| Rehearsal Overtime | £13.10 | £16.30 |
| Walk-on | Standard Day Rate* | Standard Night** |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | Rate | |
| Basic | £106.80 | £129.20 |
| Basic Overtime (per hour) | £16.30 | £21.80 |
| Holiday Pay | £11.22 | £11.22 |
| Public Holidays Rate | £106.80 | £129.20 |
| Public Holiday Overtime (per half hour) | £8.05 | £10.80 |
| Rehearsal Payment | £86.40 | £94.60 |
| Rehearsal Overtime (per hour) | £13.10 | £16.30 |
| Non-Performance Dates | |
|---|---|
| Includes | Rate |
| Costume Fittings and Make-up Tests (half day) | £25.10 |
| Holiday Pay for Costume Fitting (half day) | £3.05 |
| Costume Fitting and Make-up Tests (full day) | £46.70 |
| Holiday Pay for Costume Fitting (full day) | £5.60 |
| Audition | £18.10 |
| Haircut Session (on a day other than a work day) | £24.75 |
| Supplementary Fee | |
|---|---|
| Includes | Rate |
| Special Skills | £41.00 |
| Nudity | £58.60 |
| Very Short Haircut | £25.25 |
| Provision of Evening Dress/Uniform | £24.10 |
| Provision of Second Outfit | £11.50 |
ITV Equity Agreement
Rates of Pay for Supporting Artistes and Walk-ons
| Type | Basic Rate | Overtime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk On 1 | Day of attendance / recording | £79.89 | £14.97/hr |
| 2 episodes | £99.98 | ||
| 3+ episodes | £120.09 | ||
| Walk On 1 (where 41 or more Walk-ons or Supporting Artistes are required for a single day) | Day of attendance / recording | £68.54 | £12.85/hr |
| 2 episodes | £81.30 | ||
| 3+ episodes | £97.23 | ||
| Walk On 2 | Day of attendance / recording | £103.47 | £19.40/hr |
| 2+ episodes | £155.26 | ||
| Walk On 3 (Speaking) | Day of attendance / recording | £123.16 | £23.09/hr |
| 2+ episodes | £184.72 | ||
| Non-Performance Fee | Costume Fitting (half day) | £28.92 | – |
| Costume Fitting (full day) | £57.82 | – | |
| Auditions | £15.03 | – |
Night work shall be 1.5 times the appropriate Basic Rate and Overtime.
| Supplementary Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Special Skills | £39.08 |
| Clothing Hire, Evening Dress, etc. | £29.80 |
| Strenuous Work | £21.39 |
| Physical Appearance, Short Haircut | £12.16 |
| Series Opening/Closing Sequences (per day of recording/per 13 weeks) Series Opening/Closing Sequences (walk-ons 1 per day of recording) | £101.69 £132.66 |
| Extracts (up to one minute) Extracts (exceeding one minute) | £34.03 £40.46 |
| Flashbacks/forwards where Artistes are engaged for the programme – Up to one minute between one and two minutes over two minutes Flashbacks/forwards where Artistes are not engaged for the programme – Up to one minute between one and two minutes over two minutes Trailers | £30.27 £43.75 £58.58 £32.36 £47.25 £64.24 £149.61 |
Photographic, Corporate, Commercial
Photographic Rates
Please note that the below rates may vary depending on what is required and should therefore act only as a guideline
| Standard Rates | |
|---|---|
| Standard Main Artiste Rate (per hour) | £100.00 |
| Walk-on (per half day) | £350.00 |
| Standard Background Rate | 10 hour day including 1 hour for lunch | £120.00 |
Additional fees relating to travel and clothing may be agreed depending on what is required.
Corporate Rates
Please note that the below rates may vary depending on what is required and should therefore act only as a guideline.
| Extras | Walk-ons | Featured | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Day | 10 hour day including 1 hour for lunch | £120.00 | £250.00 | £350.00 |
| Overtime (1/5 Daily Rate) | £24.00 | £50.00 | £70.00 |
Commercials Rates
Please note that the below rates may vary depending on what is required, and should therefore act only as a guideline.
| Extras | Walk-ons | Featured | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Day | 10 hour day including 1 hour for lunch | £120.00 | £250.00 | £350.00 |
| Overtime (1/5 Daily Rate) | £24.00 | £50.00 | £70.00 |
Additional fees relating to travel and clothing may be agreed depending on what is required.
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