I know someone I work onset for a TV series shoot. One of the fellow BG told me he did stand in like 4 day straight. He did earn a lot but quite exhausting.
I think it varies based on the production company/budget. While I personally haven't had my own trailer as a stand in- yet, I have had my own trailer as a photo double, which isn't that different as far as the production hierarchy.
I’m a stand in on a tv show now. If I ever was told to not look at and actor I’d quit and blab it to the media. Who do someone think they are to tell someone not to look at them.
It definitely wasn't great to be told that. And to be fair, it could of come from someone on the production team that was being overly cautious and not the actor themselves. Either way, not my favorite type of atmosphere on set.
Same experience. It's possible both ways, but it's probably more common that it's coming from stressed-out production staff covering their butts. I worked on set with a super A-list athlete once. Same thing. Everyone on set made a huge deal about not talking to, at, or around this person. Several told us to not even look in their direction or react to them in any way. Then the person came out and was super laid back and easygoing. They spent the day standing around actively chatting with people. It was actually the assistant director who was the nightmare. It's not just entertainment either; I've worked with the same types of people in other fields. It's just the nature of working closely with people who don't handle stress or their egos well.
Any tips ? I’ve done All types of work, even supporting roles in SAG features, but have ironically never been hired as a stand in until tomorrow. Anything I should be aware of that I might not know about the job? Thank you!
Most stand ins I’ve witnessed did not have to say the characters dialogue and I don’t think they were even given the script. Should I expect to do the dialogue and be given a script when I’m on set tomorrow ?
Be prepared to stand- a lot. But it's a low responsibility position, that can be a lot of fun. I know I enjoy feeling like the star in those 2nd team/rehearsal takes.
I have my first stand in job in the morning. I’m super excited. I was personally asked to do so. I hope that they ask me to stand in for the rest of this movie production.
@@aulii6610 Yes I did actually !!! The movie I worked on was "TILL." It was an amazing experience. I was able to work on the movie the entire 5 months it was filming. It was life changing !!!
Congrats on your 2 waivers. I'm assuming you're referring to being hired on a union set as a Stand- in. The short answer is yes, but if the Stand in got sick or no showed day of and the production team was in a bind, they'd probably be open to using someone who was non-union as long as it met their needs- right height/experience.
@@AdrianaNatale Thank you for the information. I would join the union if and when I get my third waiver. It might be fun to work as a stand in one day. Great video.
So, even after the film is released you still can't say anything about being a stand in? The only thing about working on film sets as extras or stand ins are some crew and cast make you feel like you're less than nothing. Film production sets sometimes have very rude and/or "snobby" ppl.
It depends on whether you have to sign a NDA and what that contract lays out. Most of the time you can probably talk about it. One of the sets that I referred to in the video had a bit of what you mentioned, hence the "hush hush-ness"/ "don't even look at the principle" mentality that was conveyed to me when I took the job
Yes. Sites like Actors Access, LaCasting and Casting Frontier are all legitimate casting sites that require some sort of payment or monthly subscription. LaCasting is my person favorite and is great for union and non union jobs that range from background work to principal parts. Most Agents and Managers require you to have profiles on a few or all of these sites as they use them as well to submit you. Hope that helps!
I’m excited!! I have an audition coming up!
congrats and break a leg!
I know someone I work onset for a TV series shoot. One of the fellow BG told me he did stand in like 4 day straight. He did earn a lot but quite exhausting.
Yeah, It's a considerable amount of work, which I personally enjoy. And more $$. Win -win.
Do you get your own trailer as a stand in?
I think it varies based on the production company/budget. While I personally haven't had my own trailer as a stand in- yet, I have had my own trailer as a photo double, which isn't that different as far as the production hierarchy.
I’m a stand in on a tv show now. If I ever was told to not look at and actor I’d quit and blab it to the media. Who do someone think they are to tell someone not to look at them.
It definitely wasn't great to be told that. And to be fair, it could of come from someone on the production team that was being overly cautious and not the actor themselves. Either way, not my favorite type of atmosphere on set.
@@AdrianaNatale agreed. Incompetent or overzealous PA’s are in abundance
Same experience. It's possible both ways, but it's probably more common that it's coming from stressed-out production staff covering their butts. I worked on set with a super A-list athlete once. Same thing. Everyone on set made a huge deal about not talking to, at, or around this person. Several told us to not even look in their direction or react to them in any way. Then the person came out and was super laid back and easygoing. They spent the day standing around actively chatting with people. It was actually the assistant director who was the nightmare. It's not just entertainment either; I've worked with the same types of people in other fields. It's just the nature of working closely with people who don't handle stress or their egos well.
@@CritelliArt Thanks for sharing your experience.
Any tips ? I’ve done All types of work, even supporting roles in SAG features, but have ironically never been hired as a stand in until tomorrow. Anything I should be aware of that I might not know about the job? Thank you!
Most stand ins I’ve witnessed did not have to say the characters dialogue and I don’t think they were even given the script. Should I expect to do the dialogue and be given a script when I’m on set tomorrow ?
@@Chowcago depends on the project really, it could go either way. You could always ask once you get on set.
Be prepared to stand- a lot. But it's a low responsibility position, that can be a lot of fun. I know I enjoy feeling like the star in those 2nd team/rehearsal takes.
I have my first stand in job in the morning. I’m super excited. I was personally asked to do so. I hope that they ask me to stand in for the rest of this movie production.
Congratulations! And best of luck.
Did you get it?
@@aulii6610 Yes I did actually !!! The movie I worked on was "TILL." It was an amazing experience. I was able to work on the movie the entire 5 months it was filming. It was life changing !!!
I do background, and I have two waivers, so I am still non-union. Don't you have to be union to be hired as a stand in?
Congrats on your 2 waivers. I'm assuming you're referring to being hired on a union set as a Stand- in. The short answer is yes, but if the Stand in got sick or no showed day of and the production team was in a bind, they'd probably be open to using someone who was non-union as long as it met their needs- right height/experience.
@@AdrianaNatale Thank you for the information. I would join the union if and when I get my third waiver. It might be fun to work as a stand in one day. Great video.
@@robertgold3868 Glad you found it helpful! Stand In work is a great experience. Best of luck!
I have just received a email with a stand in job but feel a little nervous about it and not sure to take it or not 😬
Why the nerves?
So, even after the film is released you still can't say anything about being a stand in? The only thing about working on film sets as extras or stand ins are some crew and cast make you feel like you're less than nothing. Film production sets sometimes have very rude and/or "snobby" ppl.
It depends on whether you have to sign a NDA and what that contract lays out. Most of the time you can probably talk about it. One of the sets that I referred to in the video had a bit of what you mentioned, hence the "hush hush-ness"/ "don't even look at the principle" mentality that was conveyed to me when I took the job
Would be fricken sweet
I noticed some of these sites you have to pay. Is that normal? Any recommendations?
Yes. Sites like Actors Access, LaCasting and Casting Frontier are all legitimate casting sites that require some sort of payment or monthly subscription. LaCasting is my person favorite and is great for union and non union jobs that range from background work to principal parts. Most Agents and Managers require you to have profiles on a few or all of these sites as they use them as well to submit you. Hope that helps!
@@AdrianaNatale Thank You. I'm new to this and want to get involved.
@@AdrianaNatale Is it Casting Networks?
@@armandk.williams2848 You're Welcome, and yes LACasting is also known as Casting Networks