Payment varies dependent on the assignment and on your role:
MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS (MEAA) Equity Minimums 2019
About Us New 2021
ONCUE TALENT
Oncue Talent Agency is Australia’s largest Talent & Extra’s Agency with office locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Plus casting offices in Blue Mountains, Bryon Bay, Coffs Harbour and now Canberra
However OnCue Talent also cast for roles in Adelaide, Perth, Northern Territory and Tasmania.
Oncue Talent Agency are experts in casting talent for Major Feature Films, Commercial TV Series, Big Brand TV Commercials, Print & Billboard Campaigns. Oncue Talent Agency is proud to have provided Actors, Models, Background Extras, Cast Stand-Ins, Body Double, Presenters, Dancers, Singers, Musicians, Performers plus many more.
OnCue Talent work direct with Production Houses and Casting Directors on set of all the Major Feature Films, TV Series and Commercials. This results in more roles booked for OnCue represented Talent.
BACKGROUND EXTRAS – No Experience Necessary
See Yourself on the Big Screen, Have Fun & Make $$$
Background Extras a really important part of any Feature Film and TV Series. This is when a scene really comes to life and look more realistic. As you could imagine a scene in an airport or at a football game. It would not look realistic without all the extras in the Background.
Different productions require different looks, sizes and ethnicities. For example, when casting for Wentworth TV Series we needed ladies who could look rough that could pass as a Female Prisoner. In the picture above you can see some of the background extras for Picnic at Hanging Rock, where female extras needed to have natural coloured hair and gentleman needed slightly longer hair with no modern haircuts.
Sometimes we are requested a natural look, or a bikie or punk look. It could be a scene that requires Kids, Mums, Dads, Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents. There are roles that come through for all different ages, sizes and looks.
ALL AGES – From Newborns to up to 100 years of age.
ALL SHAPES AND SIZES – From Skinny Minnies to Lumps, Bumps, Warts & All
ALL ETHNICITIES – From Caucasians, African American, Asian, Middle Eastern, Maori, Indigenous and more
NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED to become involved, so if you’ve ever dreamed of being a part of this exciting industry, here’s your chance.
Simply book in for a FREE Information Session to learn more about the Industry, the do’s and don’t, how the casting process works and how to get started.
HOW MUCH CAN I EARN?
FEATURE FILMS
- Performer Class 2 – $329.41 per day
- Performer Class 1 – $304.21 per day
- Double / Stand-in – Min 4 hours, $208.39 per day
- Performer (not required to speak more than 2 lines) $45.62 per hour
- Extra / Stand in – Min 4 hours $32.89 per hour or $212.92 per day
TV SERIES / PROGRAMS
- Performer Class 2 – $266.91 per day
- Performer Class 1 – $246.50 per day
- Bit Part – Min 4 hours $120.16 ($30.04 per hour) or $230.75 per day
- Double – Min 4 hours $110.24 ($27.56 per hour) or $211.63 per day
- Extra / Stand in – Min 4 hours $110.24 ($27.56 per hour) or $211.63 per day
TV COMMERCIALS
- TVC / Digital (Min Call = 4 hours) – $42.02 per hour plus usage fees
- TVC / Digital Extras (Min Call = 4 hours) – $34.63 per hour plus usage fees
- Post-Sync (Min Call + 2.4 Hours) $42.02 per hour
CORPORATE TRAINING VIDEOS
- Performer Class 1 (Engaged by the day only) = $225.90
- Performer Class 2 (Engaged by the day only) $237.34
- Corporate Extras (min 4 hours) = $28.29 per hour
- Corporate Bit Part (min 4 hours) = $30.15
ONCUE TALENT TEAM
OnCue Talent Agency is made up of a team of dedicated professionals who are very passionate and enthusiastic about the Film and TV Industry. Our OnCue Talent Team consist of backgrounds in Production Casting, Actors, Presenters, Singers, Dancers, Photographers, Videographers and of course our IT guru’s. Making the most amazing Talent Crew and the best bit, we all love our work and our incredible talent !
AGENCY JOINING FEES
OnCue Talent DO NOT CHARGE any Joining Fees, Monthly Fees, Yearly Fees or Renewal Fees.
All Talent represented by OnCue Talent receive;
- 12 – 18 month Agency Representation (This ranges pending on classification)
- Submissions for all roles for Feature Films, TV Series, TV Commercials, Billboard Campaigns, Social Media & Online Campaign, Print, and Influencer roles that the Talent fits the criteria for.
- Professional Casting Profile with International Casting Platform for Major Production Houses
- Professional Casting Profile on Australian Industry Professional Casting Platform
- Exclusive offers to Industry courses taught by Industry Professionals.
- Exclusive offers to Discounted Professional Casting Photos
OnCue Talent does take the Industry Standard Agency Commission from any jobs you are booked for. Therefore you only pay the industry agency commission after you have been booked and completed the role. There is no out of pocket expense to join the agency.
PROFESSIONAL CASTING PHOTOS
OnCue Talent provide discounted Professional Casting Photos for all represented Talent. Casting photos includes 10 x photos in total. Head & Shoulder, 3/4, Full Length, Cast Stand-in and Body Double Photos.
These are vital for your Casting profile for you to be submitted or booked for a role. Unfortunately these are a minimum industry standard requirement from Industry Professionals.
COVID SPECIAL
- Adults ( 16 years to 69 years) – Normally $395
- 70 Years and Over – Normally $395
- Students (with USI Number) – Normally $395
- Children 15 years and Under – Normally $295
- COVID SPECIAL – Only $295 – Limited Time Only
- COVID SPECIAL – Only $199 – Limited Time Only
- COVID SPECIAL – Only $199 – Limited Time Only
- COVID SPECIAL – Only $195 – Limited Time Only
After talent have been represented by Oncue for a full twelve (12) months, OnCue Talent then offer subsided professional casting re-shoot, currently only $55. Why so cheap ? Our theory is, if you have been with us for over 12 months, we would have already received an agency commission from roles you have already been booked on.
Casting Directors in Film & Tv Industry require photos that are less than 12 months old. Your photos must reflex what you look like at all times. If you change your look, change your hair style or colour, Loose or put on weight, it is important to ensure that you book in for reshoot.
If you are booked for a role and you turn up to set and look completely different, you will be sent home and will not be paid for the day.
It is important to remember that OnCue Talent no longer charge any yearly or renewal fees. You only have to update your photos every twelve (12) months which is currently only $55. This is a huge saving of $395 per year !
MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS ALLIANCE
LARGEST & MOST ESTABLISHED INDUSTRY UNION
MEAA (Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance) is OnCue Talent’s recommend Union.
Please see more information below and support the Alliance that heavily supports our Industry
Please note this link above is NOT to join or be represented by OnCue Talent