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Position:Home>Theater & Acting> How do you become an extra for film/tv?Question: How do you become an extra for film/tv!? I want to be an extra in film/tv because: a) I'm new to the industry and want to get a better understanding of how things work, and b) could use the extra money!.
But I have no idea how to go about becoming an extra!. I'm currently north of LA (simi valley)!. Thank you in advance!Www@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: This is SUPER easy!. 1) Get a headshot of yourself!. 2) Watch the credits in any recent movie!. Towards the end it will say, "Extra Casting: ___" and have someone's name or an agency's name!. 3) Contact that agency, probably online, and find out how you can submit your headshot!. 4) When you send it in, tell them you want to be an extra!. Sign up with a few agencies!. Most have a call-in line that you call every day that will say things like, "Tomorrow we need people who are 18-25 for the _____ movie!." Then you get the number, call it, and record that you're interested!. Since they already have your headshot, they'll know if you fit!. If you do they'll call you and tell you another number to call that night that will give you all the details: where to go, what to where, what the "call time" is!. (If you like my answer, please mark it as a "best answer" or "favorite" or whatever! Thanks!)Www@QuestionHome@Com I believe there are usually ads in the newspapers!. also, I've heard a good source for this is Billboard Magazine!. Contact one of your local film schools!. Be prepared to sit around all day and wait til you're called!.Www@QuestionHome@Com You have to get an agent or get scouted then they will give you more info on agencies!. You could search for agents in your area then call them they will give you more info on this!.Www@QuestionHome@Com If you know when their filming, just show up!!!Www@QuestionHome@Com |