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How To Become an Extra in a Movie

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As a film extra, you’ll make some easy money, get a chance to see moviemaking up close, and perhaps become immortalized on screen. Here’s how to…more »
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You should mention what city to be in. Hollywood is ideal because that is where the film industry is in. As for agencies, you should mention Sande Alessi Casting, as well as LA Casting. I've used those services to get extras for my projects. What is very useful is deciding to use a calling service. They will book you for work as long as the days you want work stay open. As a caution for those pursuing becoming an extra, pay is not so great if you are non-union. If you are SAG, pay is good, but beware of the costs of joing SAG as it is very expensive. Also, as a SAG member you do not get as many days of work as your non-union counterparts. Becoming an extra is a great experience. Always remember to be professional on-set. Actors are people just like you, they just make a lot of money.

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