How do I become a Movie Extra?
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Call Chuck Norris something stupid while you go visit his set. The cameras will catch you getting roundhouse kicked in the head! Good luck!!!
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I don't have a professional background in film, but I have read up on it. Botttom line: get first hand experiance. If you want to an actor the hards are pretty hard against you (read: slim to none). But if you want to be involved in the production, you have some options. You can try the Second Assistant Directors Training Program, which is extremely competitive but a great opportunity if you get in. Visit dgptp.org/jobdues.html\nYou can also try getting in as a temp, in which you get a small job like answering phones but get to meet people who could possibly set you up. For that, you can call:\n\nThe Freidman Agency (310) 850-1002\nBlaine and Associates (310) 785-0560\nThe Job Factory (310) 475-9521\n\nThere are also film schools, most notably the New York Film Academy ( nyfa.com) and Los Angeles City College (lacc.cc.ca.us)
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If you live in a major film making city check craigs list for extras wanted in the talent or tv film jobs.\n\nLos Angeles has many agencies dealing with extras.  But DO NOT PAY TO PLAY!  Reputable agencies do not charge an up front fee.\n\nDO NOT PAY TO PLAY!
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It's easy if you live near Hollywood...look in your classifieds on your local paper under employment...sometimes you'll find an add for extras for an upcoming film...
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uh..you should go on craigs list ( The website) and look under your state and find the film/tv postings under jobs. a lot of times there are local indie films being filmed and they need PA's and interns and help.
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You're going to need a script. If it's your first time, I'd suggest trying a short. \n\nNext, you're going to need money. If you don't have money of your own, you're going to have to ask parents, aunts, uncles, your pediatrician, your dentist, whomever to help you out. The amount of money you need will depend on many things, but one of the big choices you will have to make is what you will be shooting on. Film is expensive. DV is much cheaper.\n\nNow you'll need to find someone to help you with the production. They will want a credit along the lines of "Producer" or "Production Manager." It will be their responsibility to help you acquiring a cast and crew. One of the first people you will need is a Locations Manager. They will find all the locations that you will be shooting in, get the proper permits and permissions. You will also need a Camera crew (hopefully with their own equipment), a grip or two or three(hopefully with their own equipment), and an electrician or two (hopefully with their own equipment). These people will need to scout your locations and decide what they need.\n\nWhile all this is going on, you can start to cast your movie. Actors and actresses will generally line up for this kind of opportunity. Find people that you like and who have flexible schedules.\n\nThis is a very bare bones look at what you will need to do. I'd reccommend going to a bookstore and finding some books that have more detailed advice. \n\nBased on your question, I'd guess that you don't have a lot of experience. That's fine. That's actually great. I'd suggest getting (along with your production guide), "Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking" by Dan Rahmel.\n\nThis is a big chunk to bite off, but if you've got the heart, you can pull it off.\n\nGood luck.
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Be a Hollywood star\nSlept with a lot of celebrities\nhave a lot of money\nappear as a regular maganizes cover\nDONT BE YOURSELF.
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Be a successful actor in movies......\nOr on a hit TV show.
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You get a union card and an agent...show up for casting calls when they go out. Good luck!
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a movie extra...the people you see in the backgrounds of films...non union folk its a really boring thing to do...you show up early in the day and stay till late at night...anything over 8 hours is paid time and a half...some days they don't use you at all have a good book or something to keep you occupied until they call you. Most extra casting agencys charge a small fee up front but if they ask you for anything over 50 bucks its a waste...and don't fall for head shot scams they want you to see one of their photographers and he'll charge you 400 bucks for some photos...\n\nlook in the phonebook or search for extra casting...
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prepare to be a very good actor or have a skill or great interest in the movie business.
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Watch a lot of movies. Read a lot of movie reviews. Try to get a gig writing movie reviews for a local newsletter or paper to get some experience, and go from there to try building on your successes. \nI guess you could take general writing courses to improve your style. I suppose there are probably courses specifically on writing movie reviews, but it seems like they might be hard to find. It might make sense to take some film courses, although a lot of those are about larger societal issues as reflected in film -- rather than just about the quality of the movies themselves.
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Go ask for a job at a movie studio.
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first choose which you want to do!  If you want to be an actress... Then take a few classes or if your naturally good, get head shots and find a local talent agent.  Here you may get work as an extra or even a commercial.  You'll probably find good info on SAG.  Once you get a resume together, head out to LA or NY.  Remember... Brad Pitt use to stand outside a KFC type restaurant wearing a chicken outfit before he became famous.  -- never give up on your dreams.
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ok i will tell u read the following.dont forget me if u become a big actress\n\n\n\n#  STEP 1: Decide whether you want to be a professional actor (addressed here) or an amateur. If you want to be a professional, read on.\n# STEP 2: Move to a major city. Eventually, New York or Los Angeles will be your destination, but as you build your résumé of experience you can work in other major metropolitan areas that have good theater or film communities.\n# STEP 3: Enroll in acting class. Good actors study their entire lives. To choose a good class, ask trusted, successful professionals for references.\n# STEP 4: Get a headshot (see "How to Get a Headshot," under Related eHows).\n# STEP 5: Compose a résumé of all the work you have done so far. As your body of work grows, drop the less professional work (such as school plays) from your résumé.\n# STEP 6: Send your headshot and résumé with a brief cover letter to all the casting directors and agents in your area. Follow up with postcards every four to six months, updating them on your current acting projects.\n# STEP 7: Read the trade papers regularly: "Backstage," "Dramalogue," "The Ross Reports" and "Variety," as well as online publications such as newenglandfilm.com, as appropriate. Know what is being cast where, and send headshots and notes directly to directors and producers whenever possible, requesting auditions.\n# STEP 8: Always accept invitations to industry events and parties, and meet industry professionals whenever possible. Who you know is extremely important.
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Wait until they are filming a movie in North Florida and then go sign up to be an extra.
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You're gonna have to get an adult to help out.  It could begin with your parents taking you to a talent agency.  They'll see you for free and you'll pick up free advice even if they don't take you on as a client.  You may have to visit a bunch of agencies before they take you on.\nOnce you're a client of a talent agency, they should begin the process of looking for parts for you.\nMeanwhile, peruse Variety to see what movies are shooting crowd scenes where you live.  Go start that way.  (see, you'll need an adult for transportation).\nOr look into your local community theatre.  When large productions come to town, they like to call the local community theatres to get actors for the smaller parts.