Application to join the Historical Film Services extras database
Historical Film Services is the TV and film division of EventPlan Limited
Please read this first! You may well enjoy being a supporting artiste/specialist extra if...You are able to get up early when necessary; have your own transport or access to it; can accept weekday and weekend engagements at relatively short notice; are patient & don't mind standing/sitting around at times (or all day if need be); don't mind long working hours (usually up to 10 per day); can cope if it's hot, wet and/or cold; will happily work under the direction of others; and (although we generally try to ensure historical accuracy) would not feel obliged to argue the finer points of authenticity even if the director has other priorities! Rates of pay vary but are not generally less than £80-100 per day (pre-tax and NI deductions), and are usually more if you supply your own costume/kit. You are unlikely to grow rich being an extra, but it can be fascinating and enjoyable work. Assuming your application is accepted, you will join our ever growing database and whilst we don't promise work, you never know. Please note that unlike some extra agencies, we don't charge a fee for you to join.
Please complete this form carefully. Ensure all measurements are accurate (dont guess or measure yourself, please ask someone else to measure you). We regret that any illegible or incomplete applications might not be processed (a photo is especially important so please don't forget one). Thank you.
Surname ........ First name ....... . . .. Other initial(s).......
Male/Female*
Address . . ...........
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E-mail Telephone no. (day) .. .. ......
Telephone no. (evening/weekends) .. .Mobile no . .
Date of Birth ..Height (feet/inches) . Weight . .
Head size (inches) .Hat size .. Neck size . Waist .....
Chest/Bust Inside leg . Shoe size Eye colour .. . ..
Length of hair: Little or none/ very short / short/medium (up to 2 below collar)/ long/ very long *
Hair type (eg straight/wavy/curly) . ..Hair colour
Facial Hair (Beard/moustache/prominent sideburns)*
Do you wear modern glasses? Yes/No*
If yes, do you have contact lenses or period glasses for film or event use? Yes/No* (If no, can you safely re-enact without glasses? Yes/No*)
Do you have any medical conditions that might affect you if you take part in an event or filming? Yes/No* (if yes, please detail)
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Please detail eras/ civilian or troop types that you re-enact & for which you own clothing/ kit
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Name of re-enactment or similar society/ societies of which you are a paid-up member
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Your rank or position(s) . . ..........
Name, address and telephone number of your CO or organiser (in case a
reference is required) . ........
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How long have you been a re-enactor? . .............................
Are you employed/self-employed/unemployed/retired/a student or at school/ pre-school? (please delete as applicable).
National Insurance number..............................................................................................
Do you have a driving licence Yes/No Own transport Yes/No
Could you work weekdays Yes/No and/or weekends Yes/No
Could you accept work at short notice (see notes)? Yes/No
If no, what sort of notice is likely to be required?............................................................
Please detail any other relevant experience, training or skills (eg horsemanship or use of firearms/swords) .......
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Please list re-enactor firearms/ weapons owned (eg India Pattern Brown Bess & bayonet/ English Civil War partisan, sword and matchlock )**
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Firearms and/or shotgun licence? Yes/No* If yes, please state which, or both .
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Black powder licence? Yes/No* If yes, please state acquire & keep or acquire only ..
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Please detail any other information you think may assist us (eg acting skills) .
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Please read before signing: In signing this form and applying to join the Historical Film Services Database I agree to their Standard terms and conditions for participation. I also confirm that the above information is correct.
Your signature ..Date .. ............
Name & signature of parent or guardian if under 18 ....
Please send by post when signed & completed, together with a recent head & shoulders photograph ("smiley/ thoughtful"...think Mona Lisa) is best, passport size is fine, historical kit not necessary) and a (preferably A5) self addressed/stamped envelope to:
HFS Database, 1 King Street, Seagrave, Leicestershire LE12 7LY .
Please note that details are normally held on our computer database. If you prefer us to hold them on paper only, please annotate the form here with "paper only".
Thank you
*Delete as applicable **This information is treated in the strictest confidence
Historical Film Services Database form version 3, updated 8 January 2004
Links to database introduction standard terms and conditions
Updated 5 April 2008