A message from Extras! Management regarding COVID-19
Hey folks,
We just wanted to get a message out there regarding our plans for billing as we wait out this temporary hiatus due to the COVID-19 shut down. Rest assured, we are in this together. We understand everyone has concerns, and worrying if your service has your back shouldn’t be one of them. As I said in one of my earlier communications, this is a very fluid situation and we will all need to just roll with the punches and adapt as things change.
Billing for March will be per our usual billing policy, with the exception of no late fee charges for clients that were not able to pay their March service fee. All active accounts will be reviewed on April 1st and anyone that was not successful in obtaining work in March will be issued the appropriate credit for March. We will not charge or invoice active accounts for April until the industry is cleared to resume filming. At that point we will issue prorated invoices based on the remaining days left in that month. All active clients will have an unavailable exception in their file until they notify us that they are ready to have us resume submitting them for work. Accounts that are on freeze will be billed and invoiced at the freeze rate for the April billing cycle.
Based on my conversations with casting and their feedback from production, things are going to come back and ramp up fast as soon as the ban on social gathering is lifted. I will continue to send everyone updates as they become available so that you can plan accordingly.
At this time we ask that everyone follow the directives from our local, state and national leaders. Their plan to slow the spread of the pandemic though social distancing is a valid strategy to get things back to normal as soon as safely possible. We are in this together and all must do our part to fight this invisible but formidable enemy.
On a personal note, I want to thank each and every one of you that continues to put your faith and trust in our ability to manage your success in this industry. We are proud to represent the best background players Hollywood has to offer. I have been overwhelmed by the emails of thanks, support and well wishes.
Once again, please heed the advice of the professionals that have our best interest in mind. Avoid large gatherings, practice social distancing whenever possible and please don’t hoard those items that we all need to survive comfortably. Wash or sanitize your hands often and try not to touch your face, mouth or eyes. Most of all keep a level head and don’t panic. In the mean time...
Break a Leg,
Kevin & Sandra
Welcome...
Established in 1985, Extras Management is the longest running and most established listing service in the industry. Extras Management was created by industry professionals to help actors find work in a more efficient manner. Our industry leadership over the years has set the standard for how the casting industry works today. No casting company or call-in service can match what we do. Combining the latest in software technology with our extensive knowledge of the casting industry, we are able to accurately track an actor's work history, looks, unique abilities and characteristics, along with their schedule of availability and booking dates.
We have the most powerful database in the entire industry which includes an unlimited number of personal attributes that we can track along with the ability to attach a photo to each particular attribute. That means if you have an LAPD uniform, we will attach a picture of you in the uniform to the database; if you have a tattoo, we will attach a picture of the tattoo to the database. All of this information is available to casting directors and yourself 24/7 via our website.
We use the latest technologies available giving you the choice of receiving notifications of bookings and details by text message, email, and/or by telephone so you never miss a call even if we already have you booked on set.
We are the only listing service in the industry open from 7:00 am until midnight on weekdays and staffing an on-call person with access to our booking the system on weekends. The established casting companies rely on us almost exclusively for rush calls, late bookings and to assist them with weekend casting needs.
We have a wonderful staff of friendly and experienced professionals lead by Kevin Crissman and the most respected and experienced booking specialist in the industry, Sandra Soeder. Together Sandra, Kevin and crew are taking Extras Management to new heights. We are currently welcoming non-union talent of all experience levels to register and see what we can do for you. Both SAG and AFTRA Union Talent are encouraged to submit a recent untouched headshot with sizes and portrayable age range for consideration as we have a limited number of spots available based on demand for your particular category.
Often copied but never duplicated, we are the best in the business.
