Crew Academy South | Introduction to Extras Coordinating

Course: Introduction to Extra’s Coordinating 

Date: 28th & 29th January 2023

Duration:  10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday  

Cost: Free

Venue :  Troy Studios, National Technology Park Plassey, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland, V94 A6F4

Tutor: David Kennedy (West Coast Casting)

Course Profile:

This course will run over 2 day(s) from 10am to 5pm each day.

This course will guide the participant through the process of casting, booking, managing, and coordinating extras required for a TV or Film production. It will aim to set a guideline and template for new Extras Coordinators working on small indigenous to large studio productions, covering setup, casting, coordinating, and communications

Key areas to be discussed during the course:

• Reading and breaking down a script
• Creating a breakdown
• Working with Directors
• Working with the 1st AD and 2nd AD in prep and on set
• Learning how to read or study Day out of days breakdown
• Casting, booking, and coordinating extras
• Coordinating fittings with various departments
• Coordinating payroll with accounts department or casting agency
• Release forms and chits

Participant Profile:

This course is aimed at 3rd Assistant Directors, Advanced Trainee Assistant Directors, Crowd Trainee Assistant Directors, Assistant Production Coordinators and Production Assistants currently working in Film & TV Drama.

Expression of Interest Procedure:

Please apply online at this Link by 5 pm on Friday 6th January 2023

For technical difficulties with the online system please email rachael.power@nationaltalentacademies.ie

Film & TV Crew Academy South courses are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.