I would like to get into the television industry as a small time actor just small part (the ones with no lines to read or maybe just one or two lines to read) I think it might be called an extra. Can anyone help me please as I really would like to do this?
2006-10-10 05:03:37 · 8 answers · asked by Darren P 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
You need to register with an agency. The ones with the most work are usually based in london, check out these web sites for help. www.filmtvextra.co.uk
or starnow.co.uk
you can always google search for your area, and check your local paper, these agencies are always looking to register more people.
A local agent is always the best place to start, smaller numbers see.
But be careful some may charge big fees for the priviledge, but there are some free ones around and some others that have offers like 50% back after 6 months if they haven't found you any work.
Good luck.
2006-10-10 05:12:14 · answer #1 · answered by mr_rhysoflife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every week there is a newspaper that comes out called The Stage! and at the back you will find lots of contact details for this type of work and all big newsagents sell it,good luck.
2006-10-10 05:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by mentor 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Extras are often called "background" or "atmosphere" and there are casting agencies that specialize in extras and provide them to movies and television. Check the I'net or phone book.
2006-10-10 05:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to sign on with an agency before you get any work as an extra they dont take on just any nutters they like to check you out first.
2006-10-10 05:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by Ian S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep your eye on local papers, they sometimes advertise for extras, or look on the net, go to the actors guild site equity... think that is spelt right!
2006-10-10 05:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try amateur dramatics, also there is an agency that supplies extras.
2006-10-10 05:12:04 · answer #6 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the BBC and search - new talent !
2006-10-10 05:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by Richard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it difficult to take you seriously ....'with that picture in the corner.'
Sorry.
Sash.
2006-10-10 05:13:08 · answer #8 · answered by sashtou 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋