How to Get Chosen as an Extra for Movies and Television

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Tip 1 - Extras Casting | Jobs for Movies, Television, & More | Backstage

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Steve Gottlieb | permalink

Find the latest Extras Casting Calls & Auditions for movies, TV & more! Search by location, age & more. Visit Backstage.com today to cast or be casted!
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For further reading: http://www.backstage.com/casting/open-casting-calls/extras-casting/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Become a Movie and Television Extra

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Andrew Yoo | permalink

Don't just watch your favorite movies and TV shows, become a part of them! Here's a guide to becoming an extra, including hiring agencies, on set, and more.

For further reading: http://filmtvcareers.about.com/od/gettingthejob/a/HowToExtra.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - How To Become A Movie Extra in New York City

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jim Benge | permalink

With the abundance of movies filmed in the Big Apple, there's never a lack of star sightings in New York City. Being an extra in a movie is a fun way to spend a day, familiarize yourself with the industry and—if you’re lucky—make some money.
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For further reading: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/guide/how-to-become-a-movie-extra-in-new-york-city/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Want to Be an Extra In the Movies or On TV? - Next Avenue

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by jennifer lapkin | permalink

You might be able to do it where you live. Here's how and what to expect.

For further reading: http://www.nextavenue.org/want-be-extra-movies-or-tv/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - How to Become an Extra in a Movie

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by AOTM | permalink

As a film extra, you'll make some easy money, get a chance to see movie making up close, and perhaps become immortalized on screen. Here's how to get a gig. Get a theatrical headshot made. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Become-an-Extra-in-a-Movie ^[5]