how do i become a movie extra?
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Check newspapers for casting.  Also Try www.artshub.com and other industry sites.  Plus you could try and get a manager.
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Although being an actor is extremely rewarding, finding work can be a challenge. The profession requires great commitment and fortitude. \n \n   \n  Steps:  \n1.   Decide whether you want to be a professional actor (addressed here) or an amateur. If you want to be a professional, read on.  \n  \n2.   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  \n3.   Enroll in acting class. Good actors study their entire lives. To choose a good class, ask trusted, successful professionals for references.  \n  \n4.   Get a headshot (see "How to Get a Headshot," under Related eHows).  \n  \n5.   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  \n6.   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  \n7.   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  \n8.   Always accept invitations to industry events and parties, and meet industry professionals whenever possible. Who you know is extremely important.  \n  \n9.   Persevere.  \n  \n  Tips:  \n Acting is a tough business; make sure your personality is suited for the ups and downs. If not, amateur theater is also a good way to practice your craft.  \n  \n Ignore negative clichés about actors and the entertainment business.  \n  \n  \n Warnings:  \n Be skeptical of shady services offered to actors; there are many scams that prey on the dreams of actors.  \n  \n\nActing teachings by Charlie Capen\nTo be a great actor, one must learn or study. \n\nSome good schools or acting teachings are Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, etc. \n\nBy far, my favorite school (in LA) is The Beverly Hills Playhouse. It is an amazing school and teaches acting, administration (of your career, etc.) and ethics. The teacher has studied with many of the greats as a peer and student. \n\nBut most importantly, follow your heart and dreams, and don't let anyone squash them for they are future not yet come into fruition.
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i would sugest getting an agent first learning about the biz then being your own agent if you would like.\nto be an agent you must know where and when all the castings are and send people to the audtions. \nit would be a conflict of intrest to do both.\n\nmake sure you have your headshot/ comp card and your resume handy and ready to go
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Go to entertainmentpartners.com. This is Central Casting. They are the biggest background actors/actress agency in LA. They place people on movie and tv show sets as background actors. You wont have any lines but you will learn how the business is ran. Many people in the background work scene can answer just about any question you would have. You MUST talk to people in the industry to learn as much as you can about the industry. Google "starting acting" and read as much as you can and learn as much as you can before you move out here. It's a tough business and there are hundreds of thousands of people out here trying to act. Knowledge and diligence is how people succeed out here.
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you are definitely in a good place to start. start picking up Back stage, I am not sure if this paper is still out but try to pick up new york castings.\n\ncraigslist is good to check out and the village voice sometime have opportunitys in it.\n\nget as much work ad possibel to build your resume.college project alot at time you get no pay only food but it is well worth it. what you will need more so,is a good agent that belive in you and that won't ripe you off.first build a resume then join SAG or Aftra after you recieve enough credits. you'll be token more seriously. then find an agent.
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There are various routes into it, but be aware that it is fiercely competitive.. you need talent first and foremeost, and occasionally the looks as well. \n\n1) You can train to be a professional actress in a college\n\n2) Build up a portfolio. Do acting in a local group, build up experience. \n\n3) Get an agent to search for appropriate jobs for you. \n\n4) Work as an extra- you can sign up on various lists so you can get paid work as an extra on a film set etc. \n\n5) Get professional mug shots of yourself and send them off to auditions.
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You had better start taping who your doing and sending it in as an audition. Of course you will have to do the director and some of his friends too.
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What do you mean "Film Broker"? I never heard of this.\nMy guess is working in the distribution end of film making?\nGet a job with a film distribution company (there are thousands). Call some or check online and see what they require for backgrounds and such.
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well, start with couple of basic courses that combines them, something like introduction to films, or introduction to cienma. volunteer as a production assistant in commercials or indipendant films in your area(i'll provide websites).  You will know what you want to do once you put your hands on few projects. IM me if you need more info.
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Not really, especially if they ask you to use their consultants to market you as an "extra".  That usually means spending money to try to get placed into a movie.
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Get some portfolio shots done and register yourself with casting agencies... Highlight as many skills you might have eg Horseback riding, martial arts, walking using hands etc...\n\nIf they don't call, call them and see if there is anything out there for you...\n\nBut be warned castings are tough though, there are always 10's/100's of people going for the job too, can be a bit like an X factor audition...
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Act in Hollywood films or become DJ,TV programme anchor
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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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Call the film office there, or visit website.  don't be afraid to send in a resume
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Bring a couple of changes of clothes.  You probably wont need them, but the time you dont, the wardrobe dept will decide they dont like what you are wearing.\n\nTurn off your mobile phone. Dont just turn it to silent. \n\nFollow direction from assistant director.\n\nIf you are working with people who have done it before, get them to help you.\n\nDont approach the stars or try to take photos.\n\nMime talking to other extras.  During rehearsals, you can whisper a conversation which will give you an idea of what to pretend to say.\n\nDont knock over any scenery or props.\n\nYou will have to film the same scene a number of times from different camera angles.  Try to match the action in each shot.  Be aware of your starting position and whether you start on 'and', 'action' or a couple of beats after 'action'.  Get a few ideas of where you should be at different points in the dialogue in case they film only part of the scene in later takes.\n\nReact to what is happening in the scene.  If the main actors are in a fight, look at them.  If they are just talking quietly, ignore them.  Unless told otherwise, do what you would do in real life.\n\nYour eyes can be in the general direction of the camera, but dont focus on it. In both senses of the expression.  If its in the background, focus on something in the foreground and vice versa.  Concentrate on the action, or one of your fellow extras and you will soon forget about the camera.
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get a new agent\n\nor become a better actor
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im not an agent....but go to instacast.com...fill out the info...and they will email u casting calls...oh! and good luck...remember me when u become famous....all because of me...yep...instacast.com