Become an Extra
Extras work can be extremely fun and exciting, as well as financially rewarding. Some extras are happy with their lot, others use extras work as a steppingstone to acting work.
Virtually anyone can become an extra – people of all ethnicities and employment backgrounds, mums, dads, children, grandparents and even entire families together.
However, agents and producers look for very particular qualities and skills in extras. And the industry is highly competitive, with countless people every year attempting to get extras work.
We can show you how to stand out from the crowd and:
- Get an agent
- Promote yourself effectively to the industry
- Find paid work in the field
- Be the best extra on set
- Handle contracts, release forms, taxation etc.
- Use your experience as an extra to launch your acting career
Most people who attempt these steps fail because they don’t know what to do and who to approach for representation and work. Our career guide takes the mystery and guess work out of everything!
You’ll receive:
- The complete guide to becoming an extra
- A step-by-step action plan
- Sample photographs and application letters
- Dozens of insider secrets from successful extras, agents and casting directors
- An extended interview with a leading industry professional on moving from extras work into acting
- A list of every extras agent in Australia
- A list of every casting director in Australia
With such invaluable information, solid advice, simple instructions and crucial contacts, you really can't go wrong. So buy now and in no time at all you'll be seeing yourself on TV and the silver screen.
About the Author
Marnie Hill is a working casting director and former agent with a leading international agency. She is the author of the critically acclaimed guide to the Australian entertainment industry, The Actors’ Handbook, as well as a highly sought after teacher and speaker on ‘The Business of Show Business in Australia’ and career coach for performers. Other websites/programs developed by Marnie include MyActingCareer.com.au and Kids in Show Biz.
