BG

Also known as background, background performers, background actors.

A common production abbreviation for background performers or for action and elements placed in the background of the frame.

In practice

Context distinguishes the people classification from a compositional note. For performers, booking, consent, pay, wardrobe, safety, and voucher terms remain governed by the applicable agreement and production.

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Sources

E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
The Empowered Background Actor · SAG-AFTRA

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