Extra Arrangement
Drama & Film
Extra Services
The quality and quantity of extras can make or break the realism of a filming set. With numerous experienced staff members available, we swiftly secure talent with natural acting skills who blend seamlessly into any scene — from passersby to office workers. Whether it is a large-scale crowd scene or a small background setting, we arrange personnel from across Japan who accurately capture the production team's directorial intent. Strict confidentiality maintained. Nationwide coverage.
Get a Free QuoteWhat Is the Drama & Film Extra Service?
Family Romance's drama and film extra service swiftly and reliably arranges the extras needed for TV drama and movie production sets. We accommodate a wide range of roles — from passersby and restaurant patrons to office workers — enhancing the realism of every production.
We carefully select and propose talent from our registered staff pool, matching the production team's requirements for age, gender, appearance, and overall impression. With numerous staff members experienced in on-set work who understand filming etiquette and movement, we support smooth production progress.
We flexibly handle everything from small-scale scenes to large crowd scenes. We do our best to accommodate last-minute requests for additional personnel, achieving optimal extra arrangement aligned with production schedules.
Professional
Drama & Film Extras
Extensive Registered Talent
From our broad talent pool spanning teens to those in their 70s -- varying in age, gender, build, and overall impression -- we carefully select and propose extras who perfectly match the production team's vision
On-Set Adaptability
With numerous staff who have experienced many filming sets and are well-versed in on-set etiquette, they quickly grasp the director's and AD's intentions, enabling smooth shooting progress with natural movements and expressions even without rehearsal
Flexible Scheduling
We accommodate filming at any hour -- early morning or late night -- and swiftly secure staff for sudden headcount changes or additional shooting days, achieving flexible arrangements aligned with production schedules
Are You Facing These Challenges?
Urgently Need a Large Group
The filming date is approaching but extras cannot be gathered. You need to secure over 50 people for a large-scale scene, but general recruitment alone is far from sufficient in a short time.
Concerned About Acting Ability
With amateur extras, walking style and eye contact become unnatural, reshoots increase, and the filming schedule falls behind. You need talent who understand the director's intent and move naturally.
Need a Specific Look
It is difficult to pinpoint talent with the right age range and atmosphere for the scene. Detailed appearance requirements such as businessman-like or housewife-like make it hard to find suitable candidates.
Fear of Same-Day Cancellations
Volunteer and openly recruited extras frequently have no-show cancellations and tardiness, creating the risk of headcount shortages on the day that leave gaps in filming. Replacement personnel cannot be secured in time either.
Worried About On-Set Etiquette
There are concerns about whether on-set rules such as SNS posting bans and confidentiality obligations will be followed. Information leaks about unreleased works or chatting and smartphone use during filming can negatively affect the entire production.
Difficult Cost Management
Extra cost estimates are opaque, conditions for additional fees are unclear, and budget management is difficult. There are many situations where allocating extra costs within the overall production budget is confusing.
Drama Extra Case Studies
Here are some real case studies of drama filming extras we have arranged.
Arrange 20 employee-role extras for a serial drama office scene
We selected a balanced mix of 20 men and women in their 20s to 50s, all in suits, recreating a natural office landscape. By sharing scene-specific movements in advance -- PC operation, phone calls, walking with documents -- we achieved smooth filming without rehearsal. We also coordinated desk arrangements and props for each staff member, staging realism close to a real office.
Need 100+ extras for a period film festival scene
We secured over 100 staff across a wide age range from teens to those in their 70s, also handling yukata and happi coat fittings appropriate for period drama. To express festival liveliness, we meticulously coordinated cheering and clapping timing, lantern-carrying routes, and placed area leaders for crowd control.
Arrange patient and visitor extras for an original drama hospital scene
We arranged 15 staff primarily in their 40s to 70s suitable for hospital waiting room and ward scenes. We conducted pre-filming guidance on realistic hospital-specific movements including wheelchair handling, crutch walking, and pushing IV stands. We also handled detailed staging such as reading magazines in the waiting room and carrying flowers for visits.
Request 8 patron extras for a low-budget film izakaya scene
To maximize impact within a limited budget, we prioritized selecting 8 staff with extensive acting experience. A small group naturally portrayed diverse patron types -- a group of friends chatting, a solo drinker at the counter. They flexibly responded to the director detailed instructions like louder laughter and act more drunk.
Recent Cases
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Key Use Cases
Recreating Realistic Work Environments
Do you face these challenges?
When background employees in a drama office scene look unnatural, the realism of the entire production suffers. With only a small number of staff, a large office looks empty and creates viewer discomfort. Additionally, general-recruitment extras tend to look unnatural performing office work like PC operation and phone calls, carrying the risk of schedule delays from reshoots.
Family Romance's Solution
We arrange 20-30 extras with carefully considered age and gender balance, meticulously designing natural traffic patterns seen in real offices -- PC operation, phone calls, people walking with documents, people using the copier. We accurately respond to suit and office casual clothing instructions and pay attention to desk accessories and document placement, staging realism indistinguishable from a real office. For serial dramas, we maintain series-wide consistency through continued arrangement of the same cast.
Staging Lively Street Scenery
Do you face these challenges?
With early morning filming or location traffic restrictions, there are almost no passersby, making street scenes look deserted. General extras tend to walk at unnatural speeds and routes, with the risk of being caught on camera repeatedly passing the same spot. There is also no visual consistency in clothing and accessories for the time of day -- someone in evening attire during a morning scene creates discomfort.
Family Romance's Solution
We arrange the needed number of passerby extras matched to the filming time and location atmosphere. For morning commute scenes, suited office workers and joggers in running wear; for daytime shopping streets, housewives with shopping bags and mothers with strollers; for evening entertainment districts, couples and workers heading home -- recreating realistic street scenery by time of day. We pre-coordinate walking routes, speeds, and camera-angle-aware positioning, providing stable performance even for repeated takes.
Creating Lively Dining Atmospheres
Do you face these challenges?
When restaurant or izakaya scenes have empty seats, it looks unnatural and viewers sense the staged feel. Yet general extras often eat unnaturally with awkward chopstick handling and drink timing, lacking realism. Conversation volume being too loud and covering main cast dialogue, or too quiet and failing to create dining atmosphere, are also issues.
Family Romance's Solution
We prioritize arranging staff experienced in dining scene filming, recreating realistic eating scenarios. We position diverse patron types -- couples, families, businessman groups -- with staff who deliver natural eating and drinking gestures creating a lively space. Conversation volume is controlled to match the main cast dialogue, and we flexibly respond to detailed director instructions. With staff accustomed to handling filming-use food, natural dining scenes are maintained even across multiple takes.
Achieving Spectacular Scale
Do you face these challenges?
Festivals, demonstrations, concerts, sports spectating -- scenes requiring 50 to 100+ people cannot be filled through general recruitment alone. Even if enough people gather, managing large group movement and coordinating cheer timing is extremely difficult, carrying the risk of extended filming and ballooning costs. Maintaining staff motivation during long waiting periods is also a major challenge.
Family Romance's Solution
We reliably handle large-scale arrangements of 50 to 200+ people. With block division management and area leaders, we achieve coordinated movement even with large numbers. We pre-coordinate cheering and clapping timing, hand-waving volume, and immediately respond to on-site director instructions like more excitement or quiet down. Even for long filming sessions, we maintain stable standby and response operations, with thorough waiting-period discipline. For voice-included scenes, we also control vocal volume, delivering the spectacular scale unique to large crowd scenes.
Why Choose Family Romance
Rich On-Set Experience
Leveraging extensive experience accumulated across numerous drama and film sets, we arrange optimal extras for each scene with an accurate understanding of the director and production team's intentions. We deliver high-quality services made possible by thorough knowledge of on-set flow and filming etiquette.
Diverse Talent Pool
With over 3,000 staff members spanning all age groups, body types, and impressions from teens to those in their 70s, we swiftly propose optimal talent with photos to match the scene image -- businessperson, student, housewife types -- with final decisions made after production team confirmation.
Nationwide Coverage
We can accommodate locations across all 47 prefectures starting with Tokyo. For period drama shoots in rural areas and filming in scenic locations, we prioritize arranging local staff to reduce transportation and accommodation costs, supporting efficient use of production budgets.
Reliable Compliance with On-Set Rules
Regarding NDAs (non-disclosure agreements), these are signed directly between the production company and staff at the filming location. Staff follow on-set NDAs and filming rules, reliably handling practical information security measures such as SNS posting bans and smartphone management.
Having Trouble Arranging Extras?
Tell us the number of people, dates, and scene details, and we will propose the optimal plan. Estimates are free.
Pricing Plans
Per staff, up to 4 hours | Extension ¥2,000/30min
Option Price List
| Option | Unit Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Costume provided (staff personal items, limited availability) | ¥0 | / person |
| Acting direction support | ¥5,000 | / person |
| Extension (per 30 min) | ¥2,000 | / person |
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How It Works
First-time users can feel at ease. Our dedicated staff will support you confidentially from inquiry to service day.
Consultation
Contact us via email, phone, or LINE
Plan Proposal
We propose the best plan and provide a quote
Staff Selection
Photo confirmation available We select the best match
Contract
Payment after confirmation No hidden fees
Service Day
Our professional staff delivers flawless service
Client Testimonials
“Had extras arranged for passerby roles in a drama shoot. They arrived on time and followed on-set instructions well, so filming went smoothly. Very helpful.”
“Used the service for an urgent extra arrangement. Despite the short preparation time, they properly assembled the needed headcount and the set ran on schedule. Would like to use them again.”
“Requested extras for an izakaya scene in a drama. They gathered people who fit the atmosphere, and the naturalness when captured on screen was great. The director gave the OK and I was relieved.”
“Requested patient and background nurse roles for a serial drama hospital scene. Even the costume tones were consistent, and the art department praised the result. Having the same members throughout the series is a major advantage.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a maximum number of extras?
There is no upper limit. We can arrange from 1 person to large-scale arrangements of over 200 people. Please let us know the required number and dates, and we will propose an optimal arrangement plan.
Can the headcount be changed on the filming day?
We will accommodate as much as possible. For increases, if you consult with us in advance, we can arrange standby staff. For decreases, we will handle according to our cancellation policy.
Can you prepare costumes for the extras?
We communicate costume instructions from the production team to staff in advance. Common clothing such as suits and office casual can be prepared from staff personal wardrobes. For special costumes, please have the production team prepare them or consult with us separately.
Can NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) be arranged?
Regarding NDAs, these are signed directly between the production company and staff at the filming location. Our staff follow on-set NDAs and filming rules. Please rest assured that on-set rules such as SNS posting bans are also observed.
Do you support regional location shoots?
We can accommodate any location across all 47 prefectures. We prioritize arranging staff near the location to reduce transportation and accommodation costs, and also offer plans for remote locations. For island or mountain locations, please consult with us in advance.
Can you handle long-term filming?
Yes, we flexibly accommodate long-term filming spanning from several days to several months. Continuous arrangement of the same staff is also possible for series dramas, maintaining consistency across the entire production. We also offer pricing plans for long-term projects, so please feel free to consult.
Nationwide Coverage
We have registered staff in all 47 prefectures. We can arrange local staff anywhere in Japan.
47
Prefectures Covered
5,000+
Registered Staff
Kanto Area
Tokyo / Kanagawa / Chiba / Saitama / Ibaraki / Tochigi / Gunma
Kansai Area
Osaka / Kyoto / Hyogo / Nara / Shiga / Wakayama
Chubu Area
Aichi / Shizuoka / Gifu / Mie / Nagano / Niigata / Toyama / Ishikawa / Fukui
Kyushu & Okinawa Area
Fukuoka / Saga / Nagasaki / Kumamoto / Oita / Miyazaki / Kagoshima / Okinawa
Hokkaido & Tohoku Area
Hokkaido / Aomori / Iwate / Miyagi / Akita / Yamagata / Fukushima
Chugoku & Shikoku Area
Hiroshima / Okayama / Yamaguchi / Tottori / Shimane / Kagawa / Tokushima / Ehime / Kochi
Media Coverage
We have been featured in numerous TV shows, films, books, and international media.
FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC
ヴェルナー・ヘルツォーク監督作品。カンヌ国際映画祭公式上映。代表・石井裕一が本人役で出演。
レンタル×ファミリー
石井裕一の著書を原作とした劇場映画。2023年全国公開。家族代行の実態を描いた話題作。
人間レンタル屋
代表・石井裕一の著書（鉄人社刊）。
NHK
NHK総合・Eテレなど複数の番組で特集。代行サービスの社会的意義が紹介されました。
日本テレビ
情報番組やバラエティ番組で多数取り上げられています。
TBS
報道番組やドキュメンタリーで取材。代行サービスの社会的意義を深掘り。
テレビ朝日
ワイドショーや情報番組で特集。代行の実態に密着した企画が話題に。
BBC / CNN
BBC、CNN、ロイターなど海外主要メディアでも報道。日本独自の代行文化として世界的に注目。
FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC
ヴェルナー・ヘルツォーク監督作品。カンヌ国際映画祭公式上映。代表・石井裕一が本人役で出演。
レンタル×ファミリー
石井裕一の著書を原作とした劇場映画。2023年全国公開。家族代行の実態を描いた話題作。
人間レンタル屋
代表・石井裕一の著書（鉄人社刊）。
NHK
NHK総合・Eテレなど複数の番組で特集。代行サービスの社会的意義が紹介されました。
日本テレビ
情報番組やバラエティ番組で多数取り上げられています。
TBS
報道番組やドキュメンタリーで取材。代行サービスの社会的意義を深掘り。
テレビ朝日
ワイドショーや情報番組で特集。代行の実態に密着した企画が話題に。
BBC / CNN
BBC、CNN、ロイターなど海外主要メディアでも報道。日本独自の代行文化として世界的に注目。
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Important Notes
- 1Rates start from ¥10,000 per person. Prices vary based on number of people, filming duration, and content.
- 2Same-day extensions are generally not accepted. Please allow sufficient time when making your reservation.
- 3Transportation costs to the filming location are charged separately at actual cost. We prioritize arranging staff near the location to reduce transportation expenses.
- 4Clothing and costume specifications are accepted free of charge. However, costumes are staff personal items, so we may not always be able to meet your requests. Please have the production team prepare special costumes.
- 5NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) are signed directly between the production company and staff at the filming location. Staff will follow on-set rules.
- 6We accommodate requests for specific extras and appearance specifications. Advance confirmation via photos is also available.
- 7For cancellations, please refer to our cancellation policy (/cancel-policy).
- 8For shoots exceeding 8 hours, additional extension fees apply. Details will be provided at the time of estimate.
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