Shoots

Film: Why do extras pretend to talk?

In a café or restaurant scene, extras may move their lips without making a sound. This on-set instruction allows the dialogue and background chatter to be built separately.

Cinema: what does the script supervisor do on a film set?

A film is rarely shot in the order of its story. There, the script supervisor monitors continuity, keeps track of takes, and passes along the information useful for the edit. It’s a job that covers props and costumes, but also the flow of the narrative and the performances.

Film: what's the clapperboard for on a movie shoot?

A slate, some numbers, and a sharp clap: the clapper helps you identify takes and synchronize sound with the image. Its usefulness carries over into editing, even when the shoot is digital.

Sonny and His Brothers: an extras casting call in Brétigny-sur-Orge in October

A Jean-Bernard Marlin film is casting extras aged 18 to 65 in Brétigny-sur-Orge for October 16, 19, 20 and 21, 2026. The daily gross pay announced is €109.15.

Attend the filming of Quotidien in Paris for free!

Want to get a behind-the-scenes look at a TV show? Come attend the free taping of Quotidien and experience the program from the audience!