Actors will work with many people, such as directors, assistant directors, other actors, production staff and crew, their agents, backstage staff, make-up artists, camera operators, coaches, etc. They will also liaise with external stakeholders, such as the media, venue managers and accommodation providers. Actors can work in various settings, such as indoor film or TV sets, theatres and recording studios.
They may also work outdoors in all weather. They are usually self-employed or freelance. However, there may be some employed roles. They can work for different-sized companies, from large productions to smaller production firms.
