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Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Movie Extra
How to Become a Movie Extra
How to Break Into Film Movie Video Industry

So, you're ready to realize your dream of acting in films, and you don't know where to start. Why not get your foot in the door as a Movie Extra?
Movie extra Work is a great way to get your feet wet in the movie business. You may not earn the massive salaries of the box office heavy hitters, but there is potential to earn a nice income in the small, non-speaking roles in films and television.

It is normal for people to have doubts about taking the plunge into a new career. Over the years, myths about the movie industry have sprung up like weeds, making it seem like getting a job even as lowly as a bagel runner on the set of a movie is impossible without an infinite number of prior connections "in the biz." Not so!

Do you worry that your appearance is not "glamorous" enough for the movies? Not everyone is a Pierce Brosnan or Nicole Kidman look alike, and movie extras are usually cast to represent everyman and everywoman. Yes, average people, not beauty queens and models.

Casting directors, when filling movie extra roles, are looking for the kind of people that would come from the area and time frame the movie is being filmed in. They are looking for average people crossing the average street in the background, or eating at an average restaurant, just like any normal night out in town.

Being glamorous is not necessary for these move extra roles. Even if you are hoping that movie extra work will break you in to the movie business through the back door, there are still plenty of roles in the industry for the non-glamorous.

More importantly, you don't even need to take acting classes (although it's highly recommended). If you can eat in a restaurant, walk across a street, stand in a crowd and yell, run in a screaming mob from a horde of birds, or any other random activity, then you can be a movie extra with little to no prior acting experience under your belt. Just remember -movie extra roles are never a speaking part.

As an extra, you can work for:

Large-budget Hollywood movies
Independent movies
Corporate videos
TV series
TV shows
Commercials

Today, breaking into as a movie extra is easier than before. With sufficient preparation on what you're going to encounter, you should be able to break into and succeed in this growing field with confidence. StyleCareer.com Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Movie Extra contains most, if not all, the information needed to secure your first gig alongside those big names in the film, advertising and video industries.

Good news for those who don't reside in Los Angeles Metro. More and more films and videos are made in suburb, rural or even overseas, for various reasons. If you don't want to move to Hollywood, we're seeing more and more jobs for movie extras nationwide. This eGuide includes contact information of casting and temp agencies for movie extras that are not based in Los Angeles area.

This eGuide provides insightful information, advices and tips for anyone who is contemplating to become a movie extra. Numerous hard-to-find resources are included to help you break into your new career with ease and confidence:

How to break into a one big name casting agency in Los Angeles which is not advertised anywhere (doesn't have a Web site) --exclusive information in this eGuide includes the open casting days, address, telephone number and tips on appearance.
Work ethics that all movie extras must know.
Quick ways to get accepted into a guild or union (so you can be paid the significantly higher pay rate and enjoy all the benefits --healthcare, retirement, and more).
Convenient and affordable workshops and classes to polish your acting skills.

Do You Know?

According to the U.S. Labor Statistics, the average wage for a movie extra tends to be approximately $13 per hour, depending on the medium (it is higher for movies then for other mediums) and go as high as $36 per hour if you have the experience, union membership and are on a big-budget feature film roster.
An entry-level extra based in the Los Angeles area at the $31,000 to $38,000 range annually, assuming steady work.
The union pay rate on speaking acting jobs, which is a minimum of $716 per day or $2483 for a 5-day week.

About the Authors

Jennie S. Bev is THE fashion, image and fun careers expert, whose reputation has been acknowledged by prestigious media internationally. She has been profiled and mentioned in Entrepreneur, Teen People, Canadian Business, Home Business, Dong (France), San Francisco Chronicle, The Independent, Daily Southtown, The Arizona Republic, Femina (Asia) and Dewi (Asia).

Editor-in-Chief Jennie S. Bev was named 2003 EPPIE Award finalist in Non-Fiction How To category for excellence in electronic publishing. She has published over 40 books and 900 articles in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany and Southeast Asia. She is also a college professor based in San Francisco Bay Area.

Co-author Leslie Poston is a freelance writer, author and poet. Her work has been featured in business publications such as The Corporate Growth Report, Dates and Dialogues, The CGR Yearly Financial Sourcebook, and The Profit Power Report. Her poetry and fiction has been published in a number of national anthologies and compilations, poetry.com, The Comedy Magazine, and ‘Round Here.

This 102-page instantly downloadable StyleCareer.com eGuide Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Movie Extra brings you valuable insider tips, advice and suggestions not available elsewhere to help you embark on this highly and competitive lucrative career path.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Myths, the Realities and the Basics
I Don’t Have the “Right” Look.
I Don’t Live in Los Angeles (a.k.a. Hollywood).
I Don’t Even Have an Agent.
I Heard It’s Hard to Get Into SAG.
I Don’t Have Any Acting Background.
I Don’t Know Anybody in the Film Business.
I Don’t Like Going to Auditions.

Getting Ready for the Big Break
What is a Movie Extra, Anyway?
A Day in the Life
Statistics
Personality Plus Skills Create Success
Learning Resources
Union Classes and Workshops

Career Game Plan
Finding An Agent
News about Castings and Agents
Agency Representation Dos and Don'ts
Being Successful Outside of Hollywood

Being Successful
Forging Ahead: Dealing With Industry Challenges
Personality Traits for Success
What to Look Out for in a Hiring Contract

Points to Remember

Resources

This eGuide will help you break into the career of your dream faster without having to repeat the same mistakes that most newcomers do.

We have also included numerous online and offline resources on the following:

Top and Reputable Casting Agencies for Movie Extras Nationwide (not limited to Los Angeles agencies)
Temp Agencies Specializing in Movie Extras
Movie Set Terms
Movie Set Dos and Don'ts
Film Industry Directories
Guilds, Unions and Organizations

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