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extra in movies!
hey, how do you get the part of being an extra in a movie? do you have to be in the right place at the right time?
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Occasionally, it is just being in a certain place at a certain time. For example, in movies where they shoot in malls, they just let people shop normally and alert them as to what exactly they will be appearing in.
However, most movies are shot on studio lots in either Burbank, CA or Canada. In these cases, there are companies in charge of casting extras and they elicit the help of friends, relatives, etc. to get the word out.
For example, my choreographer passed around a list at school for people to sign up to be cast as extras in like 5 movies. I was busy those days, so I was unable to perform, but that's how it happens.
If you live in a remote location, you could always call and see where movies are shooting on location. They really do travel everywhere and anywhere they need to to obtain a great shot.
Good luck on the big screen!
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Not sure where you are at but call these people for more information:
1-800-913-5501
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usualy its by chance that people get put in as extras
this happens when the movie is being filmed near your home and so they just take people to be in a crowd
usually you really cant plan it, sorry
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Sometimes is is the right place at the right time. Other times, you will see announcements about auditions. These are typically called "cattle calls" because so many people go that they might as well be cattle. But they are kinda fun anyway. Newspapers will usually have the announcements in the classifieds and such. Another way is to go to a talent agency. However, you really need to be wary of them. They typically want you to pay them to represent you, and the amount is almost always far too much. I have yet to search the internet for info on cattle calls, but you might be able to find something.
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