6441 1068 Arts & Media Film, Video & Television General Film true Mon, 05 May 2008 14:38:00 -0700 /system/videos/1/41/64/6441.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, arts, media, film, video, become, becoming, extra, movie How To Become an Extra in a Movie http://www.howcast.com/videos/6441-How-To-Become-an-Extra-in-a-Movie http://www.howcast.com/videos/6441-How-To-Become-an-Extra-in-a-Movie/edit approved 128 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=6441"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=6441" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 29 vinzfeller http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/6441/60_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 9670 false false false 34229 1 21 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/6441/21.jpg Get a headshot Get a headshot. It doesn’t have to be a professional photo; you can have a friend to take a picture of your face with a digital camera and blow it up to 8” x 10.”

]]> 34220 2 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/6441/30.jpg Write a resume Write a resume & attach it to the back of your headshot. Don’t worry if you don’t have any acting credits; list physical characteristics (like height, weight, hair & eye color) and any hobbies, sports ability, or special skills you have, such as dancing, horseback riding, juggling—even standing on your head. You never know what’s going to come up.

]]> 34221 3 52 Tip Don’t forget to include your phone number and email address on your resume.

]]> 34222 4 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/6441/56.jpg Check the trades Check the help-wanted section of trade journals under “auditions.” There are also websites that list extra opportunities. And if you live in an area where films often are shot, like L.A., New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver, there may be listings in the local papers.

]]> 34223 5 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/6441/71.jpg Go to a talent agency Consider signing with an agency. Find a list online, or try centralcasting.org, which is the industry’s largest casting agency. Send a headshot and resume and then follow up with a phone call.

]]> 34224 6 85 Tip Make sure the fee the agency quotes you is in line with others in the business.

]]> 34225 7 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/6441/90.jpg Be prepared When you get your first role, ask what you need to bring—some productions require that you bring your own clothes.

]]> 34226 8 97 Tip Know your rights: you’ll be eligible for pay increases if the conditions you’re working in are uncomfortable.

]]> 34227 9 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/6441/103.jpg Behave yourself Behave yourself on the set. Never take photos, bother the crew, or approach the stars. Bring a book, iPod, or playing cards—you’ll be waiting around a lot! But you’ll also have fun, maybe see a celebrity, and have a good story to tell your friends.

]]> 34228 10 120 Fact Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were extras in the Fenway Park scenes of Field of Dreams.

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