How to Become a Movie Extra
Movies and television often require large numbers of background actors in order to fill out a scene. These people are commonly referred to as extras. Working as a movie extra can provide you with an interesting sideline job that supplements your income. Just remember that it will never make you rich and famous, regardless of who your co-workers might be.
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Move to a city that regularly films movies and television. Large metropolitan areas like New York City, Los Angeles and Toronto, Canada, are some of the best spots.
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Contact an agency that specializes in providing extras to production companies. To become a movie extra, you must have this go-between to ensure you're treated and paid fairly.
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Make yourself available for contact by the talent agency. Often jobs simply go to the people who answer the phone first when they are called.
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Have realistic expectations about the amount of money you're going to make as a movie extra. The amount is only supplementary and the work can be sporadic.
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Bring along a book or other means of entertainment when you're called for a project. After you become a movie extra you'll find that you have a great deal of time to kill as camera angles are set up.
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Remain professional when you're on the set. Resist the temptation to become star struck and ask celebrities to pose for a picture when they might be otherwise occupied.
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