Getting Paid: A Guide for Talent

Alessi Hartigan Casting connects you with jobs, and we work seamlessly with all major voucher and payroll companies to ensure you get paid quickly and accurately.

Seamless Integration with Everyset

We've partnered with Everyset to provide the most streamlined digital voucher and payroll experience possible. Complete your vouchers on your phone, track your hours in real-time, and get paid faster than ever.

100% digital vouchers – no paper needed
Real-time hour tracking
Faster payment processing
Easy-to-use mobile app

Note: While we're optimized for Everyset, we work with all major payroll companies.

Don't Forget Your Documents!

To get paid, you MUST complete an I-9 form for every new payroll company you work with. Be sure to bring valid, unexpired identification to set.

Commonly Used Identification for the I-9 Form:

U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card
Permanent Resident Card
Driver's License or State ID Card
Social Security Card
Birth Certificate

Paycheck Estimator

A simple tool to estimate your gross pay for a day of work.

Base Rate ($)

Union Status

Guaranteed Hours

Hours Worked

ESTIMATED GROSS PAY

$182.00

This is only an estimate. It does not include taxes, fees, meal penalties, bumps, or other specific contractual agreements (like Golden Time for SAG). Always refer to your official paystub for exact figures.

How The Process Works

From set to your bank account, here's a simplified breakdown of the payment journey.

You Work On Set

Your job as a background actor is the first and most important step.

Complete Your Digital Voucher

Using a platform like Everyset, you'll confirm your hours and details digitally.

Voucher is Processed

The production team approves your voucher and sends it to their chosen payroll company.

You Get Paid!

The payroll company processes your payment and sends it via direct deposit or check.

Vouchers & Payroll

These partners handle both digital vouchers and payroll processing

All-in-One

PREFERRED PARTNER

Everyset

Digital vouchers and payroll platform — our preferred partner.

Digital Voucher Platforms

These platforms help you track hours and sign your digital vouchers on set

Vouchers

EPIC (Epicset.com)

EPIC is the preferred digital voucher and Background Actor management platform used by Assistant Directors, Casting Directors, and Production Accountants. Streamlines onboarding, tracking, compliance, and payroll — all in one collaborative environment from start to finish.

RABS (Run A Better Set)

The RABS digital background voucher is trusted by Assistant Directors, Accounting, Casting, and Executives. Union-approved in the USA and Canada, with 24/7 support and SOC2 certified security. Used on Stranger Things, The Last of Us, The Boys, and hundreds more productions.

Payroll Processors

These companies handle the actual payroll processing and get your check to you

Payroll

Sessions Payroll Services

Background payroll processing specialists handling I-9 compliance, direct deposit, and tax documentation for film and TV productions.

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