Why background extras are important! Overlooking the role of extras in films, TV, streaming or commercials is a mistake – they play a very important role. Without them, productions would be very, very different. Extras help bring backgrounds to life, playing crucial supporting roles to the main participants. Just think how boring scenes would be if audiences only ever saw…read more →
Working as an extra can help your career if you want to work in TV! Working as an extra might not get you noticed by directors – but it will certainly provide extremely valuable experience for anyone planning on developing a career in drama, TV or films. As an extra you are part of the background crowd, and are not…read more →
Tips to get into the Acting and Extra Industry Achieving a successful acting career is not easy. Having talent and being in the right place at the right time is not enough – you have to work at it. Take a look at our tips and see how you can improve your chance of success. Preparation You need skills and…read more →
What are the different acting techniques? Acting is hard work, and there are lots of different techniques available to create the perfect performance. There is no one style that is ideal for every role – you have to choose the one that suits best. The Meisner Technique Based on the idea of ‘truthful acting’, the Meisner Technique focuses on emotional…read more →
What are Buy out fees? How do they work? Whether you are new to hiring talent or to being hired yourself, buy out fees can come across as complicated. Phrases are often used like usage, rollovers and buyouts. When it comes to hiring talent, there are two things that you will be required to consider when it comes to pay….read more →
I Want to be an Actor – What Advice Can you Give me? You’ll never make it. It takes talent and hard work. It’s a case of being in the right place at the right time. There are so many conflicting and well-intentioned pieces of advice for wannabe actors that we decided to find the best advice. And that meant…read more →
How to Get Yourself an Agent Working on your behalf to push your career in the right direction with amazing assignments, an agent is an important person in the life of an actor or extra. Landing a great agent is about showcasing your experience and understanding your personal brand. What strategies should you use to land yourself a career-changing agent?…read more →
Become a Screenwriter! Every TV series, every film, every soap opera episode starts life in the same way – as a seed in the creative mind of a screenwriter. A screenwriter is the person who puts the words in the actor’s mouth, the actor adding the emotion to bring the words on the page to life. Words can make someone…read more →
How to Become Famous A tongue-in-cheek look to widen your chances of worldwide fame that lasts longer than 15 minutes Have you noticed how some people seem to be famous for… ummm… how shall we say it?… not doing anything other than turning up in the right place, at the right time, wearing or doing something completely outrageous? Being famous…read more →