Published by:
Martin Baker on 5th Feb 2009 |
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How it
Works.
Extras.TV receives industry
information on new upcoming TV and Film productions. Many
assistant directors have looked at our site over the last
5 years looking for extras to use in their new
productions
There is no better way to put yourself in front of these
directors and make yourself available for this work than
by having your own personal web page on Extras.TV.
You can have up to 300
photographs on your page. These pictures are available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week to anyone searching our site
for extras.
You can log into your personal web page whenever you
wish to enter, update and alter your personal
information and description.
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You should try and upload
photos showing yourself in different types of dress, as
well as a head shot and full length shot. This
will give assistant directors a better insight into
your suitability for their
needs.
TV / Film Extras can be of any age, size, shape or
personality from children to pensioners both men and
women alike. Looks are not important, therefore the
chance of appearing in films and on TV is open to
everyone.
Due to cable and satellite TV and a huge rise in
productions made by smaller independent film companies,
the demand for new faces is greater than ever. Many
people dream of working in Films, TV Shows, Commercials
and working as an Extra is an excellent opportunity to
work side by side with famous actors.
You do not need to give up your
present job to work as an Extra as once registered
you can decide whether you
wish to work part-time, full-time or just in your spare
time.
TV & Film Extras are paid very well, the average
payment for a days work(approximately 9 hours with an
hour lunch break) is £70 with the chance to earnmuch
more. You will also receive your meals free of charge. It
is also possible to add to basic pay. You could be paid
extra for utilising special skills such as driving,
swimming etc. Or you could even be asked to say a few
words in the production.
Overtime is often available
at an approximate rate of £12 per hour. It has been
difficult in the past to work as an Extra as the industry
was a 'closed shop' and you were only allowed to work if
you had an Equity card. This has now changed, an Equity
card is no longer required and productions frequently
require new faces.
You can now register with Extras.TV free of charge
for our standard membership. However, to be
kept up to date with the latest opportunities and
to be considered for jobs where we are asked
to select and provide extras for a production you
should register as a Premier Extra which costs just £5
per year.
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