What Is The Best Way To Become A Tv And Film Extra?

[dave50]

There are websites but they all seem to involve paying a fee, I don't if they are legitimate or not. Any advice please?

[-SharonA-]

If you're in London, Mad dog is well known and I had a few acquaintances who did extra work for them.
https://maddog2020casting.com/en/

[maggiebee]

My nephew has been an extra in many Scottish dramas. He actually gets paid for it.

[bobbinwales]

how did he find out about them roles and get them though maggiebeee as maybe that night help dave50

[davebro]

I guess they recruit extras locally - so find out where films are being made & go there.

[calmck]

You might have to sign with an agency and there could be a fee involved. Check in paper like The Stage

[rowanwitch]

Try local papers, they sometimes we decide If they need large numbers, or The Stage, in the small ads. You could try a mailshot to any production companies in your area.

[Buenchico]

This looks to be well worth a read:
https://actinginlondon.co.uk/how-to-be-an-extra-in-a-movie/

[davebro]

why be an extra - you could be a star!

[Barsel]

You've got to start somewhere Dave.

[bednobs]

cassa333 is an extra for a living i think.
from her posts, it seems all a bit last minute, long days and lots of travelling

[dave50]

Thank you everyone.