Movies Extras:

If you would like to submit to our office for the chance to be a movie extra, feel free to submit your photo and information to us from our CONTACT page.

We do not charge a fee for this service. However, with that being said we do not call you with opportunities that may arise, so make sure that you provide us with a valid email address so that you can get the notices for extra opportunities. Many companies call for many extras at a time, from 5 to 50 may be needed at anytime. We will keep you on file and send notice.

You do not have to be gorgeous, or movie star thin to be a movie extra. In fact most filmmakers strive for realistic looking background people for their films. Sometimes a few extra pounds, or an extra large nose can actually land you a movie extra job. However, if you are so gorgeous that you might upstage the stars of the film, you may not get a movie extra job. Ordinary is best.

You do have to be extraordinarily patient as an extra. You may be required to walk past the same bench 50 times, or repeatedly take a sip from a glass of water. Since films involve many takes, expect to repeat activities and learn how to take directions well. The movie extra who can follow directions is likely to get more work in the future. Those who decide to divert from the directions are likely to find themselves bounced off a set.

Also be prepared for long hours. A scene could be filmed for 8-12 hours at a time. If you don’t get paid, you also won’t be getting any overtime. Being a movie extra can be fun, but don’t expect it to be a job that will provide you with a generous income.

It may be great to ogle your favorite stars but approaching them when you are a movie extra may also get you fired quickly. In general, respect the privacy of stars and only respond to them if they speak to you first. Stars have enough hassle with reporters and certainly don’t need questions or voracious fans on a set. It’s okay to admire from a distance, but definitely keep your distance.

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