The Super Bowl is coming to New Orleans February 2025, and that will likely lead to an increase in commercial production in Louisiana in the preceding months. In preparation, here is information about the 2022 Commercials Contract that is effective through March 31, 2025.
Check out the Top 5 Topics Members Need to Know and the “new structure” rate sheet of the 2022 Commercials Contract. Principal rates vary depending on use. The 13-week general extra rate is $247.90 and the stand-in extra rate is $272.80; unlimited general extra rate is $427.30 and unlimited stand-in rate is $469.90. And, yes, “extra” is the term used in the commercials contract, not background.
If you’re interested in working as a commercial extra, be sure to advise your agent and/or register with a casting company such as Central Casting so you don’t miss being considered for union commercial work.
To learn more about working in Louisiana and Mississippi as an extra performer in commercials or as a background actor in TV/Theatrical productions, read our New Orleans Background / Extra Work FAQ,
Questions? Contact Waleska Rivera (305) 663-7090 waleska.rivera@sagaftra.org or our Commercials Department (323) 549-6858 comm.coedinfo@sagaftra.org.
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