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Like so many other aspiring actors and actresses, I did extra work when I landed in Hollywood the first time.

I looked at it as getting paid to learn the business and enjoyed working as an extra even though the days were often long and involved a LOT of waiting around.

I got to see how different directors worked with actors, learned how much it takes to set up a single scene, discovered how different actors approached their craft, learned a lot about how sound and lights and camera work helped to create a scene, etc.

I got paid a little and I got fed. What's not to like?

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Used to be, back in the day, extra work only paid about $35 to $50 dollars a day. Many starving actors and actresses did extra work for the meals, ha. No really, I remember very good food.

Anyway, these days being an extra in a movie pays a bit better. Typically acting extra work may pay over $100 a day and sometimes as much as $300 or more. TV extra work may not always pay as much as film extra work.

The great thing about working as an extra is that they need all ages and all character types so you have a better chance of getting cast as an extra than in a principal role.

By sending your photo to our casting director lists and producer listings (Show Biz Ltd. has pre-printed, pre-screened labels for your area and I'd advise purchasing those rather than trying to figure out which casting director listings are still current and legit for your area) you can be considered for all films in or near your area.

This online resource also guarantees you will never be charged fees by anyone on their lists.

Casting directors on Show Biz Ltd. lists get paid by studios and production companies to hire movie extra's and background performers for various scenes throughout the movie.

Movie extras, sometimes referred to as atmosphere players or background actors (because they are in the background of a scene, to make it look real) are never charged fees.

Show Biz Ltd. updates their extra casting work lists daily, so you don't waste time and money sending your information to old, out dated addresses. We research who is licensed and legitimate, so you are never ripped off.

Read more about the Free Movie Extras Casting Calls and other acting resources available to you at Show Biz Ltd.

Disclaimer: I have not personally used this service. I believe they provide valuable resources for actors. However, you should always use your own best judgement when using any service to promote your career.

Acting Guide

Acting Lessons for Level One

These are best done done in order.

Acting Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Course > Acting Lesson 2 - The Actor's Body > Acting Lesson 3 - The Actor's Voice > Acting Lesson 4 - The Actor's Emotions > Acting Lesson 5 - The Actor's Mind > Acting Lesson 6 - Believable Acting Tips


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