How do i look for work as an extra in films/tv?
Most agencies do not book talent to work as extras. A standard non-union extra might get 60 dollars for 8 hours of work. An agents cut of that is 6 dollars or less, depending on the contract length. As you can see this is not proftiable, nor worth the time for the agent to track down. A better idea is to book the work yourself. Granted the bulk of this information only applies to California but may apply elsewhere also. 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 fitti
