Amputee film extras

[astondog]

As I have recently lost my right lower leg I thought I'd try and turn it to my advantage. With all the war, historical films and hospital programmes that are around now how would I find any agencies looking for amputees. Cheers.

[Ethel]

Here is an article relevant to you:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/norfolk/383 2189.stm

And here is the contact details for the agency:

http://www.kftv.com/company.asp?ck=a5000991&pn =225

[crete]

please , is this a joke if not contact heather mills

[Greedyfly]

I think its a good idea

[astondog]

I can assure yuo crete that it's no joke and only hope that the same doesn't happen to you

[mydogsandme]

good for you- turning something like that into a positive! Hope you find work

[crete]

point taken

[Dizzieblonde]

Try sending your details off to the more popular casting agencies - they'll use amputees for programmes like Casuality, Doctors etc., as well as films. 20/20 and Maddog Castings are two of the bigger ones.

They usually open their books twice a year, so you might have to wait until September now before they consider you. They'll invite you to an interview, store your details and photo on file, and get in touch if a producer requests someone specific.

[Dizzieblonde]

Also Aston, not sure whether you are at the moment or not, but they usually like you to be able to drive. It's not a prerequisite, but some starts are in the very early hours and don't finish until late, and can be all over the U.K., so you might want to bear it in mind.

[cascarelli]

Yes, but wouldn't you need acting experience or training, amputee or not?

[violetblue]

If I were you, aston, I would make sure I sold myself as a 'person' rather than an amputee, since there are, unfortunately, many people that don't see past the immediately obvious anyway.
Good luck.

[nellyboyblue]

hi mate i have recently lost my lower right leg and would be interested as to how your "new" life is going! E-mail me @
[email protected] cheers Neil