What is MovieWork Now Casting?
What types of people do you cast?
Do I need industry experience or training?
How much does industry work pay?
Where do the productions take place?
Can I participate if I have a full-time job or other full-time commitment?
How long have you been in business?
 

What is MovieWork Now Casting?
Founded in 1990, MovieWork Now Casting is a full service casting company that supplies talent directly to feature films, independent films, television projects, commercials, print work and promotions.

What types of people do you cast?
Every person is unique and has the ability to work in the industry. Since casting is based on the characters (age, size, ethnic, or a particular look) needed for a specific scene or a specific project, different projects will need or require different types of people. Since talent is used "visually" in a scene, it is important that you have the "look" needed by the casting director. The "look" could be anything - it all depends on the project and casting director's needs at the time.

Do I need industry experience or training?
With the majority of projects, no experience is required - especially when it comes to extra work. Many casting directors are interested in what you can do "right here and now" - they are often willing to give you a chance if you "look" the part. This gives you an extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable industry experience working on a real production alongside industry professionals. Since the best way to learn about any business is through a "hands-on" approach, you will have the opportunity to get a first hand close-up look of the movie making process from the inside - as one of the working members of the production.

How much does industry work pay?
It is going to depend on the type of project, your role within the project, and the project's overall budget. For example, typical extra work pays $60.00 to $110.00 per day. However, there are additional pay supplements known as "bumps" that you may receive depending on the shooting requirements of the project. For example, if you are cast as a featured extra, stand-in, photo double, bit-player or a principal character you will have a substantial increase in salary and can earn up to $1,500.00 a day or more. There are also "residuals" paid on some types of projects. If you are cast in a national TV commercial, you may be paid "residuals" as long as they run the commercial, which could be in the thousands of dollars.

Where do the productions take place?
Although productions take place throughout the state of Arizona, we mainly focus on projects within two hours traveling time to Phoenix.

Can I participate if I have a full-time job or other full-time commitment?
The majority of talent used in Arizona does work full-time or have other full-time commitments. Fortunately, filming can take place days, evenings and weekends, which allows people with varying schedules to participate in the industry.

How long have you been in business?
MovieWork Now Casting has been doing business in Arizona since 1990. We are members of the Arizona Production Association and the Better Business Bureau.