Guidance · 2026 schedules
2026 UK Film & TV Rate Cards
Reference figures published by The Casting Portal for background artistes (FAA), Equity supporting artists, television and film agreements, and supplementary and travel allowances.
Pact / FAA rate card · 2026 · London & South East
Background Artistes (FAA)
Pact / FAA background artiste schedule for 2026. The basic daily rate is shown separately from statutory holiday pay at 12.07%. Night and continuous working uses its own basic daily rate.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Daily Rate (BDR)Plus £13.42 holiday pay (12.07%). Continuous day total £124.63. | £111.21 |
| Night / Continuous Working Rate (BDR)Plus £20.14 holiday pay. | £166.82 |
| OvertimePer 30 minutes, including holiday pay. | £11.69 |
| Shift call (up to 4 hours)Half continuous day. | £62.32 |
| Non-performance / fitting call (up to 4 hours) | £62.32 |
Supplementary fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clothing changes / haircuts | £23.00 |
| Doubling / special clothing / weather | £23.00 |
| Firearms / driving / swimming | £30.51 |
| Specialised driving / uniforms | £37.22 |
Travel & meal allowances
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| TFL Zones 1–3 | £17.09 |
| Regional studios (Pinewood / Shepperton) | £23.89 |
| Early call uplift | £20.91 |
| Travel · Inside M25 | £17.09 |
| Travel · Outside M25 | £25.00 |
Pact / Equity rate card · 1 April to 31 December 2026
Equity Supporting Artists
Pact / Equity supporting artist agreement for 1 April to 31 December 2026. The basic fee is a 10-hour day and already includes holiday pay. Performance-skill uplifts are paid on top of that fee.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Fee (10 hours)Includes £13.81 holiday pay. | £128.20 |
| Overtime (per 30 mins) | £9.53 |
| Costume Fitting (up to 4 hours) | £63.34 |
Performance skills / special category uplifts
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| SP1 | £32.46 |
| SP2 | £27.05 |
| SP3 | £20.00 |
Travel & mileage tiers
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Travel · 0–3.99 miles£4.00 only when a negotiated flat base tier applies | £0.00 |
| Travel · 4–10.99 miles | £11.00 |
| Travel · 11–40 miles | £16.00 |
| Travel · Beyond 40 milesSame fixed band as Pinewood, Elstree, Shepperton, and Leavesden | £23.89 |
Pact schedules for scripted television and film
Television & Film Agreements
Scripted television and film supporting-artist work on Pact productions follows the Pact / FAA background artiste schedule or the Pact / Equity supporting artist agreement, depending on the contract in force. Headline fees are below. Supplementary fees, travel, and the full tables sit in the neighbouring sections.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pact / FAA Basic Daily Rate (BDR)Plus £13.42 holiday pay (12.07%). | £111.21 |
| Pact / FAA night / continuous working BDRPlus £20.14 holiday pay. | £166.82 |
| Pact / Equity basic fee (10 hours)Includes £13.81 holiday pay. 1 April to 31 December 2026. | £128.20 |
| Pact / Equity overtime (per 30 mins) | £9.53 |
Pact / FAA 2026 supplementary fees and travel
Supplementary & Travel Allowances
Supplementary fees and travel allowances from the Pact / FAA 2026 background artiste card. Meal and early-call lines are fixed allowances, not a per-mile fare.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clothing changes / haircuts | £23.00 |
| Doubling / special clothing / weather | £23.00 |
| Firearms / driving / swimming | £30.51 |
| Specialised driving / uniforms | £37.22 |
Travel & meal allowances
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| TFL Zones 1–3 | £17.09 |
| Regional studios (Pinewood / Shepperton) | £23.89 |
| Early call uplift | £20.91 |
Walk-ons, featured artists & usage guidance
Commercials 2026
Industry-standard commercials guidance for walk-ons and featured artists. Buyouts and usage are negotiated against territory, media, and term — confirm the brief before booking.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Walk-on / extra — half day (guidance) | from £150 |
| Walk-on / extra — full day (guidance) | from £250 |
| Featured artist — day (guidance) | from £450 |
| Buyout / usage — UK TV 1 year (guidance) | Negotiated |
| Buyout / usage — worldwide all media (guidance) | Negotiated |
Still shoots, lookbooks & campaign days
Photographic 2026
Photographic day rates vary by usage (editorial, commercial, OOH). Figures below are market guidance for planning, not a locked schedule.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Test / polarity shoot — half day | from £120 |
| Editorial day | from £250 |
| Commercial stills day | from £400 |
| Campaign / OOH buyout (guidance) | Negotiated |
Training films, internal comms & B2B content
Corporates & Industrial 2026
Corporate and industrial productions typically book by the half or full day, with overtime billed hourly after the contracted window.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Supporting / walk-on — half day | from £140 |
| Supporting / walk-on — full day | from £220 |
| Featured / speaking — full day | from £350 |
| Overtime — per hour (guidance) | from £35 |
Promo units, dancers & featured talent
Pop Promos & Music Videos 2026
Pop promos often run long units with buyout-heavy deals. Confirm rehearsal days, overtime, and worldwide streaming usage in the deal memo.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Background / supporting — full day | from £180 |
| Featured / dancer — full day | from £280 |
| Rehearsal day (guidance) | from £120 |
| Worldwide promo buyout (guidance) | Negotiated |
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers on 2026 FAA rates, Pact Equity Supporting Artist pay, holiday pay and travel uplifts.
What is the 2026 FAA Supporting Artist continuous day rate?
- For the Pact/FAA 2026 background artiste card, the Basic Daily Rate is £111.21 plus £13.42 holiday pay at 12.07% (continuous day £124.63). Night / continuous working is a £166.82 basic daily rate plus £20.14 holiday pay. Overtime is £11.69 per 30 minutes, including holiday pay.
What is the Pact Equity Supporting Artist day rate in 2026?
- From 1 April to 31 December 2026, the Pact/Equity basic fee for 10 hours is £128.20, including £13.81 holiday pay. Overtime is £9.53 per 30 minutes. A costume fitting of up to 4 hours is £63.34. Performance skill uplifts are SP1 £32.46, SP2 £27.05, and SP3 £20.00.
Do FAA rates include holiday pay?
- Yes. The published continuous working day already includes statutory holiday pay at 12.07%. On a Pact/FAA day this is shown as £111.21 basic + £13.42 holiday = £124.63.
What travel uplifts apply for London studios in 2026?
- On the Pact/FAA 2026 card, TFL Zones 1–3 are £17.09, regional studios such as Pinewood and Shepperton are £23.89, and the early call uplift is £20.91. Equity regional travel uses mileage bands: £0.00 up to 3.99 miles, £11.00 for 4–10.99 miles, £16.00 for 11–40 miles, and £23.89 beyond 40 miles.
Are commercials and photographic rates the same as FAA/Equity SA days?
- No. Commercials, photographic, corporates, and pop promos usually use separate market guidance with buyouts and usage terms. Supporting Artist continuous-day schedules (FAA / Equity-PACT) apply primarily to scripted film and television engagements.
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