Background Actor Agreement
The SAG-AFTRA Background Actor Agreement covers extras working in film, TV, and commercials, ensuring fair pay, meal breaks, and health protections on set.
Background Coordinator
A background coordinator manages and directs background actors (extras) on set, ensuring their placement and actions enhance the scene’s realism.
Background Sound
Background sound refers to ambient or environmental noises that add realism and atmosphere to a scene in film, TV, or audio.
Backlot
A backlot is an outdoor area of a film studio where exterior sets are built to mimic various real-world locations for filming.
Backstage (Film and Theater)
Backstage refers to the area behind the stage or film set where actors, crew, and equipment are positioned during performances or filming.
Backstage (Publication / Website)
Backstage is a leading entertainment publication and digital casting platform, offering casting calls, industry news, and acting resources since 1960.
Bankable
Bankable refers to talent, such as an actor or director, who is highly likely to attract an audience and generate significant revenue for a project.
Basecamp
Basecamp is the designated area on a film or TV set where trailers, dressing rooms, and facilities for the cast and crew are located during filming.
Basic Cable Animation Agreement
The SAG-AFTRA Basic Cable Animation Agreement ensures voice actors on animated cable shows receive fair pay, residuals, and protections for ongoing reruns and streaming.
Beat
A beat is a moment of pause or shift in tone, action, or emotion within a scene, often used to emphasize key moments in film and TV.