The Extras Coordinator manages the extras on a film or TV set under the direction of senior members of the AD department.
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The Extras Coordinator manages the extras on a film or TV set under the direction of senior members of the AD department.
Role
- Read and break down the script prior to production.
- Work closely with the director, AD team, and the production manager to plan the extras required, organise their casting, and schedule wardrobe fittings, hair and make-up meetings, if needed.
- Responsible for extras' call times, meals, travel, and accommodation, and for processing them through hair, make-up, and wardrobe on time during filming according to the production schedule.
- Process paperwork in relation to extras registration and payment.
- Ensure that all extras are dressed and carrying the right props as required.
Works with
- Director
- First AD
- Second AD
- Production Department
- All of the Heads of Department
Qualities - Extras Coordinator
Is this role right for me?
For this role, you will need:
Understanding the number of extras required for specific scenes within production budget and schedule.
Great people skills: the ability to manage and coordinate groups of extras of various sizes.
Ability to direct, manage, supervise, and facilitate extras both prior to and during production.
Understanding of scheduling stripboards, DOOD’s (day out of days) payments schedules.
Strong administrative skills and experience in extras’ paperwork.
Attention to detail in ensuring extras are consistent with script and director’s requirements.
Interests - Extras Coordinator
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Entry / Progression - Extras Coordinator
Education Route: A qualification in Film Studies can be useful, although experience as a trainee is also important.
Career Path to Extras Coordinator: There is no usual career path to Extras Coordinator, often they would have started in the AD department as a trainee.
Career Path from Extras Coordinator: Casting, Assistant Directing/Production/Logistics path.
