I live in Los Angeles, How do i become a Movie Extra, Actor?

Question

Where do i have to go to become a movie extra, or even an actor? I live in Los Angeles, im 17 Years old. Does any one know of any websites or agency's that i would go to? What do i have to do?

Answer 1

go here for a list of talent agencies approved by the state of california:

http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/dlselr/Talag.html

you can do a search in your area or other option or you can download the whole list.

for acting gigs, go to backstage.com, they've got a casting call listing for both film and stage. You'll have to pay a yearly fee though to get the information of where to send your resume and stuff.

you'll have to sign up with the actors union too.

good luck!

Answer 2

It's very easy to be an extra. Central casting in Burbank is a good place to start. After you get a couple of jobs you'll have talked to some people who do it all the time. They will tell you the good places to sign up with. The difference between being an extra and being an actor is the same difference as working in the parking garage of the hospital and being a brain surgeon. Forget that.

Answer 3

The mainstay of extras casting in Hollywood is a place called Central Casting. They do a large majority of the shows and movies in town when they need background performers or extras. To apply you pay a small fee for enrollment (I think it's around 15 dollars or so), they will take a photograph of you and your vital information including measurements and contact info. From there you go into an electronic database that casting directors can search through. If they find you and like you, and of course if you're available they will call you to set up a call time or a fitting. And you're in!

There are other places such as HollywoodOS and quite a few casting offices in town that are now specializing in hiring extras. You can also check out the listings on web sites like LACasting and Now Casting for a list of projects that are looking for extras.

If there is a particular movie or show that you want to try to get work on you can find out who does their casting and get in touch directly with them.

The other way is to show up at lots, but this is not really recommended, and you will in all honesty find the work days few and far in between doing it this way. Generally speaking you don't need experience to do background work. They may give you a small action to perform (Though it will never be anything too demanding or physically stressful) and rarely they may give you a line or two.

Background performers work long hours for relatively low pay (non union is around minimum wage or a little higher. Rates go up for union performers) as compared to their stand in, featured and day player brethren. But if you're looking for something fun to do or want to try to find a way into the business it's a great place to start. Many a celebrity has started out in the back!

Answer 4

well a&j agency is great for actors, dancers, mucisians and extras and is one of London and los angeles's top agencies. visit
www.ajmanagement.co.uk and search there.
or you could look at websites lile
www.starnow.co.uk
or www.StarsInMyEyes.tv/auditions

But i dont know if these are available in LA so try
http://www.laauditions.com/

it is probably best to search on google or yahoo and search auditions for all the main sites.

Anything like this has loads to get you started but the most reliable way is to sign up with a proffessional agency.

Good luck .

Answer 5

U live in LA?? and your 17?????! well it really shouldn't be too hard. try finding parts for a 13 year old in baltimore! lol srry

anyway, here are a few sites that might be some help:

http://actornews.com/display.php?cat=2

http://www.castingaudition.com

http://www.exploretalent.com

http://www.myactingagent.com/

http://www.starsearchcasting.com/

o and btw, i REALLY wouldn't go with an agency. now a private agent is fine, and they actually cost less. trust me, agencies just want your money. i've been to two agency audtitions, and i made both. everyone makes it, i know this for a fact. both agency people talked to me for like an hour about how amazing i was (and im not really that amazing) then they said "well all you need to do now is pay us $3,000 for training"
if you want a private agent, just search it. you should get pretty many results
good luck! and feel free to email me for any questions, im pretty experienced!

Answer 6

I used to live there too. I listened to AM radio a lot and there was always announcements about needing extras for movies.

Answer 7

First you need your parent's help, because you are too young to sign contracts. For extra work , sign up with Central Casting, to be an actor requires lots of hard work and study, are you ready to do that? read my profile and write me at my aol address and I will help I mentor actors for free

Answer 8

Audition, casting notices, talent searches, how to get an agent, etc. is all listed on this webpage:

http://acting411.blogspot.com


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