How to Become a Movie Extra in Chicago
If you are interested in getting paid to spend your day hanging around a movie set, but are not an actor, you can try being a movie extra. Both low-budget and big-budget Hollywood blockbusters film in the Chicago, Illinois, area, which means you may have a shot at being an extra in one of those movies if you are a local. Typically a casting director or talent agency assists with casting movie extras in Chicago. Usually there is pay to be a movie extra, which varies by movie. It is typically a flat day rate.
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Instructions
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Look at open casting calls on the Chicago Film Commission website (see Resources). Projects looking for extras will list specific details on how to apply, which typically include sending a photo of yourself to a casting director.
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Submit your photo to some Chicago talent agents that specialize in extra work. You can find a list of talent agents on the Creative Directory website (see Resources). If you do not have any photos, you can find Chicago-area head shot photographers in the classifieds section of the Performink website (see Resources).
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Read "Performink," which is the entertainment trade paper for Chicago, and check Mandy.com for updates on casting calls for extras in Chicago. To apply to any casting calls, refer to the directions included in the specific casting call ad in which you are interested.
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Tips & Warnings
No experience is needed to be a movie extra in Chicago.
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