Payments & Fees
Everything you need to know about how fees work, when you get paid, and what Capital Casting takes as commission.
When you're booked for a job through Capital Casting, the client pays the agreed fee directly to the agency. We then pass on your share after deducting our commission.
All fees are agreed upfront before any job is confirmed — you will always know exactly what you'll be paid before you accept a booking.
Rates vary depending on the type of work, the client, and the usage rights involved. Below are typical ranges as a guide:
Per day, depending on usage and role
Per day, union and non-union rates
Per day, catalogue to editorial
Presenting, hosting, training videos
Please note: These are indicative rates only. Actual fees depend on the specific booking, client budget, and any usage agreements. We will always confirm your exact fee before a job is confirmed.
Capital Casting charges a standard agency commission on all bookings. This is deducted from the client fee before your payment is processed.
Our commission rate will be confirmed when you join the agency. We are transparent about all deductions — there are no hidden fees.
Payment is processed once the job is completed and the client has settled their invoice with the agency. This typically takes 14–30 days after the shoot or production date.
We pay via bank transfer directly to your nominated account. You'll need to provide your bank details when you join the roster.
Payments from Capital Casting are made gross — we do not deduct income tax or National Insurance on your behalf. As a performer or model working through an agency, you are typically treated as self-employed.
It is your responsibility to declare your earnings to HMRC and pay any tax due. We strongly recommend registering as self-employed with HMRC and keeping records of all your bookings and payments.
For tax advice, please consult a qualified accountant or visit hmrc.gov.uk. Capital Casting cannot provide financial or tax advice.
Travel expenses for jobs are not automatically covered unless agreed with the client in advance. Any expense arrangements will be communicated to you clearly before you confirm a booking.
The following rates are standard industry rates for various types of productions. These are provided for reference — your actual rate will be confirmed before any booking.
The Supporting Artist is not required to give individual characterisation in a role or speak dialogue other than crowd noise or reaction.
| Rate | Amount | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Day Rate | £86.40 | Overtime Rate | £13.10 |
| Basic Night Rate | £94.60 | Overtime Night Rate | £16.30 |
| Holiday Pay | £8.87 | Special Skills | £41.00 |
| Haircut Very Short | £25.25 | Costume Fitting (half day) | £25.10 |
| Costume Fitting (full day) | £46.70 | Provide 2nd Outfit | £11.50 |
| Provide Evening Wear | £24.10 | Providing Uniform | £24.10 |
Walk-on Artist is not required to give individual characterisation but may be required to impersonate an identifiable individual and speak a few unscripted unimportant words.
| Rate | Amount | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Day Rate | £106.80 | Overtime Rate | £16.30 |
| Basic Night Rate | £129.20 | Overtime Night Rate | £21.80 |
| Holiday Pay | £11.22 | Special Skills | £40.60 |
| Haircut Very Short | £25.00 | Costume Fitting (half day) | £24.85 |
| Costume Fitting (full day) | £46.25 | Auditions | £18.00 |
| Provide Evening Wear | £23.90 | Providing Uniform | £23.90 |
| Provide 2nd Outfit | £11.40 |
Non-Speaking; not required to give individual characterisation but required to impersonate an identifiable individual subject under individual direction. Night rates are one and a half times the day rates.
| Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day Of Attendance | £75.04 |
| 2 + Episodes Rehearsed | £112.64 |
| Day Of Recording | £112.64 |
| 2 + Episodes Recorded | £142.22 |
| Overtime Day Rate | £17.77 |
| Overtime Night Rate | £25.63 |
In addition to Walk-On 2 functions, also required to speak very unimportant words where the precise words do not matter. Night rates are one and a half times the day rates.
| Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day Of Attendance | £75.04 |
| 2 + Episodes Rehearsed | £112.64 |
| Day Of Recording | £112.81 |
| 2 + Episodes Recorded | £169.22 |
| Overtime Day Rate | £21.16 |
| Overtime Night Rate | £30.51 |
The Supporting Artist is not required to give individual characterisation nor to speak any word or line of dialogue. Crowd noises shall not be deemed to be dialogue. Night rates are one and a half times the day rates.
| Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Day Rate | £73.16 |
| Overtime Day Rate | £13.72 |
| Overtime Night Rate | £19.79 |
| Two Episodes | £91.59 |
| Three Episodes or More | £110.01 |
| Basic 41+ Day Rate | £62.78 |
| Overtime 41+ Day Rate | £11.77 |
| Overtime 41+ Night Rate | £16.98 |
| Two Episodes 41+ | £74.21 |
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A | Change of Clothes, Haircut | £12.50 |
| B | Doubling, Special Clothing, Sports Equipment, Inclement Weather / Wetting Down | £19.00 |
| C | Firearms, Swimming, Driving, Uniforms, Stills, Minimal Dialogue, Specialized Dancing, Handling Domesticated Animals | £25.00 |
| D | Creative Reaction, Specialized Driving, Supply Car | £30.50 |
| E | Look-a-like Double, Stand-In, Dialogue | £50.50 |
| Zone | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A | Calls within TFL Zones 1–3 | £11.77 |
| B | Calls at Elstree, Pinewood, Shepperton, Long Cross, Twickenham, Leavesden and any base/location from TFL Zone 4 within a 40 mile radius of Charing Cross | £16.46 |
| Rates of Pay | Std/Cont. Day | Std/Cont. Night | Shift Call (4 Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Daily Rate | £88.20 | £110.25 | £55.13 |
| Single-Time/De-rig (first ½ hour from signing off) | £5.25 | £6.56 | £5.25 |
| Overtime (per ½ hour) | £8.27 | £10.34 | £8.27 |
| Holiday Pay | £9.50 | £11.88 | £5.94 |
| Public Holiday Rate | £132.30 | £165.38 | £82.69 |
| Public Holiday Overtime (per ½ hour) | £12.40 | £15.50 | £12.40 (per 15 min) |
| Attendance — non-performance (fitting etc.) | £35.00 (up to 4 hrs) | £84.00 (up to 4 hrs) | — |