“The difference between extras and audience members is that audience members don’t get chairs. Audience members are the daylaborers of the industry. When it's sunny, we stand in the sun. When it’s cold, we stand in the cold.” ArtTelevisionHollywoodFilmmakingHollywood Culture Book:Background Guy Source: Background Guy
“Later film shoots’ casting calls would advertise that they’re “fun shoots” and a “good way to get exposure”—but working in entertainment is not entertaining, even though it is not what’s traditionally thought of as “work.” You know what’s fun, indie filmmakers? Being paid for your time.” ArtBusinessHollywoodFilmmakingShow Business Book:Background Guy Source: Background Guy