How do you become a film/tv extra?

[Flick]

Does anyone have any knowledge of websites or information on being a film/tv extra, I have no previous experience.  Cheers

[Info Freak]

I�m afraid I can�t but you need to be careful I went for a modelling audition with a company called B & N or something I ended up paying near �150 for a few photos and a promise of work. They then passed me onto a company called Models Direct, here near �200 was convinced out of me. No work came about and my three-year contract finished that was it over!
Shortly after I was watching watchdog and both companies were on the same show! It turns out they run by the same parent company and are very good con men there it a lot more like it but there is some decent ones. Just don�t be fooled by a website or pictures.

[dirtyharriet]

ukscreen is a website that may help.

http://www.ukscreen.com/

[RogK]

Hi, Flick. Click on this:

http://www.spotlightcd.com/

Ring them with your credit card handy and buy a copy of "Contacts". It has all the agencies and their details. You'll need to have some good photos taken by a professional. Don't do it if you think it's going to be in any way glamorous, 'cos it isn't! Lots of waiting around in the rain, called at 6am and used at 5pm, and very little chance of meeting the stars. But good luck anyway!

[tonymclark]

You shouldn't have to pay to be on any model agency's books. If they think you are good enough to take you on, they will get a percentage of your work fee.

I would doubt any agency that asks for a fee.

I've worked as an extra, usually because I know the Director or the Art Director. It very rarely pays well, but good luck.

[magicdice]

try here - i have a couple of friends who've been cast as extras by using hiddenfaces, and it's fairly well advertised therefore i presume they're fairly reputable

best of luck

[ann_h]

Try the Jobcentre! I'm not kidding, they had a posting  for film extras at the one here only last week.

[stuyas]

Go to www.film-extra.com for information on becoming a tv-film extra.  There's a book you can order.

[Pro]

Have a look at this:

http://www.youcanbeamovieextra.co.uk

�The bible for both new and experienced Supporting Artistes�
The Guardian

[timdosser]

Hi, I have been an extra for a while now and have really enjoyed it. I found all the information I needed on how to be a film and tv extra and supporting artist on this excellent free website.

www.filmandtvextra.com

it has agents addresses, what to expect and links to other film agencies. It's great.

good luck,

t

[timdosser]

http://www.filmandtvextra.com