working as an extra!
some may not believe it, but many people do extra work to do just that…work….
they are not looking to get a speaking role or to be rich and famous…
i just ran into someone today that was waiting to get headshots done…as we were talking, they told me that all they want is to be an extra…they have an “extras” agent and they are happy as can be! so for those people, being ‘atmosphere’ is a job that they are proud of…and they should be…
extra work is everywhere and they look for anyone and everyone…but, as with anything else, you have to prove yourself…when you sign up with an extras agency and they call you or your child actor to work, it is important that you show up on time, have the right outfit on and do as you’re told, without causing any problems on set (i.e. bothering the “name” actors, asking for autographs, etc.)…if all went well, you or your child will get called in more and more…
extras are needed for films, TV shows, industrial films, commercials, music videos and may be filmed anywhere and everywhere...b/c of this reason, you can live in kentucky and be an extra…but don’t expect TOO much work if you live there…even with extra work, most of it is in L.A. or NYC…
forgive me for being so blunt, but working as an extra requires not much more than breathing…so if you or your child actor wants to make a little bit (emphasis on ‘little’) of spare cash doing this work, then knock yourself out…some people love it…just don’t plan on getting rich off of it! usually, you’ll get paid $50-100 to sit around on a set for 10-14 hours…you’ll eat and read and many times wonder why you ever thought that this would be a glamorous job…
and yes, you can get your SAG card being an extra…but it is on a voucher system, and usually very difficult to obtain…if you are doing it for that reason, i would suggest you get a speaking role…it probably is easier! lol
and yes, SAG extras get paid more…and you’ll make a little extra money if you have to drive out of a certain zone…also, you are paid a few dollars extra if you are asked to bring more than the outfit your are wearing…
add it all up…not a heck of a lot of money…but sometimes, for you and/or your child actor, it’s worth it to do this a few times just to get the feel of what a real set is like…but, if you are the type that enjoys just sitting around and reading and eating and talking, then knock yourself out…this may be the job for you!
hope this helped some of you…have a wonderful week!
hugs and out~
they are not looking to get a speaking role or to be rich and famous…
i just ran into someone today that was waiting to get headshots done…as we were talking, they told me that all they want is to be an extra…they have an “extras” agent and they are happy as can be! so for those people, being ‘atmosphere’ is a job that they are proud of…and they should be…
extra work is everywhere and they look for anyone and everyone…but, as with anything else, you have to prove yourself…when you sign up with an extras agency and they call you or your child actor to work, it is important that you show up on time, have the right outfit on and do as you’re told, without causing any problems on set (i.e. bothering the “name” actors, asking for autographs, etc.)…if all went well, you or your child will get called in more and more…
extras are needed for films, TV shows, industrial films, commercials, music videos and may be filmed anywhere and everywhere...b/c of this reason, you can live in kentucky and be an extra…but don’t expect TOO much work if you live there…even with extra work, most of it is in L.A. or NYC…
forgive me for being so blunt, but working as an extra requires not much more than breathing…so if you or your child actor wants to make a little bit (emphasis on ‘little’) of spare cash doing this work, then knock yourself out…some people love it…just don’t plan on getting rich off of it! usually, you’ll get paid $50-100 to sit around on a set for 10-14 hours…you’ll eat and read and many times wonder why you ever thought that this would be a glamorous job…
and yes, you can get your SAG card being an extra…but it is on a voucher system, and usually very difficult to obtain…if you are doing it for that reason, i would suggest you get a speaking role…it probably is easier! lol
and yes, SAG extras get paid more…and you’ll make a little extra money if you have to drive out of a certain zone…also, you are paid a few dollars extra if you are asked to bring more than the outfit your are wearing…
add it all up…not a heck of a lot of money…but sometimes, for you and/or your child actor, it’s worth it to do this a few times just to get the feel of what a real set is like…but, if you are the type that enjoys just sitting around and reading and eating and talking, then knock yourself out…this may be the job for you!
hope this helped some of you…have a wonderful week!
hugs and out~
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