How To Become A Film Extra (My Top 3 Tips) | Georgie Minter-Brown

[@LauraNolan22]

This is so interesting, I've been thinking about doing extra work as I currently have quite a bit of free time!

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

It's definitely worth it!!

[@anilchristie9204]

Thanks Georgie, you have given great, looking forward to meet you on a set soon

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Any time, and best of luck with everything!

[@DanielHarrison-bd4ss]

Interesting thanks Georgie 😊

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ellew1084]

Hi, I need help as I'm 11 and I am looking for an agent, but I can't find one. I have looked at your other videos as well but none of them have helped.

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Hi Liz, did you see this one about how to get an agent? ruclips.net/video/-3S0MOHUGGA/видео.html If you have any more question feel free to drop me a message!

[@masumamunni5567]

This is so interesting

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Glad you found it interesting!

[@firataydin9976]

Considering your performance at The Frequencies, you may have bright future ahead of you 😃

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

That is very kind of you!

[@billupsantwan]

Thank you. Imma get on that

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Best of luck!

[@savinac4425]

I got lots of availability checks this year but not got picked once 🙉 Is there any way of improving the possibility of getting selected?

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Ah that’s okay, it can happen like that sometimes! I find having really good headshots and responding quickly to emails have helped improve my chances, but to be honest it completely depends on what they are looking for and a lot of the time it’s not within your control. Just keep going, being patient in this industry will benefit you in the long run. You got this 💪🏼

[@megandutton5734]

Would it be possible to be at uni and be an extra just at weekends?

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Yes, definitely if the availability was there! Sometimes however they shoot during the week, so just keep that in mind :)

[@zarzay]

Do you need any acting experience at all, to sign up for Casting Collective??x

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Not at all! That's the beauty of it - it gives people the chance to gain experience on set without having any previous experience x

[@iamceceanderson]

Thank you very much for your insight, it's been helpful. All the best with your career.

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

You're welcome, glad it was useful!

[@philipclayton2699]

I would rather like to try this. I would make a great film extra.

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Definitely give it a go!

[@amycovers3315]

Just wondering about joining more than one agency? I'm based in Scotland so I was thinking to join a more local agency and then a UK wide job as I can also base myself with family elsewhere. Thanks x

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Most extras agencies aren’t sole agency, so you can definitely do that if you want! But check first just in case x

[@hannahfeleksy4643]

What happens if I’m younger than 18? I don’t know where to start. ❤️

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

There are specialist agencies for people under 18, just type kids extras agencies into Google. I used to be with Sally King and they were great 💕

[@Amira-nn4dg]

@@GeorgieMinterBrown11 Do you know any others because i want to have more opportunities and cant find any on google

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

@@Amira-nn4dg if you're in the UK, I typed 'kids extras agencies' into Google and quite a few popped up. I was also with Ann Koska Agency who do a lot of big films. I'm not sure about others outside the UK I'm afraid!

[@Amira-nn4dg]

@@GeorgieMinterBrown11 Tysm ill try register with them

[@nebbdhsbbd3101]

do u need to audition to be and extra or do they just choose you without one

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

No you don't need to audition for extra roles, you normally get cast from your headshots :)

[@wesdftcsszcgjjk1724]

how do you get auditions in America or abroad? They usually want local actors aren't they?

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Not at all, they send out castings in the UK if they're filming in Europe or are happy to get the actor a green card to work in the US. Also you find a lot of actors going over to the states to attend castings

[@Chloe-fj1xl]

would you recommend signing up to more than one agency :)

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

That's totally up to you, just make sure that the one you are looking to sign up to isn't sole agency (if they are, you can only have them as an agent). There's definitely no harm in signing up to a few and see who gets you the most work!

[@adamwoolgar5624]

Should I grow my hair long if I want to be an extra?

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

That's completely up to you! It can benefit you in a lot of ways, but it can also narrow down the amount of roles you can be submitted for

[@joestewart-paul7181]

Excellent tips. Thank you very much for this. How often can you get opportunities and can you do it full time? Also can you apply for more than one agency?

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

No worries. It can really vary, as it totally depends on what's being made and what roles are available! You could do it full time if you had a completely free schedule, but it's not always reliable. You can apply to more than one agency if they aren't sole agency - normally most extras agencies allow you to join others but you will need to check. Hope that helps!

[@joestewart-paul7181]

@@GeorgieMinterBrown11 It helps so much. Also would it be worth the risk quitting your job to become a full time supporting/walk on artist whether you're accepted or not?

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

@@joestewart-paul7181 I would do it in stages, maybe going part time first if you get work!

[@joestewart-paul7181]

@@GeorgieMinterBrown11 I'm very grateful for all your help and advice. I've been studying the arts since I was 17 and currently working part time at a school as a catering assistant in the midday and looking to get into the film industry in the near future, and I figured that starting off as a walk on/supporting artist

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

@@joestewart-paul7181 best of luck!!

[@Michelle-wu8wf]

Do any of the casting sites you put in the description to extras for under 18s?

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

I think some extras agencies are only 18+ but there are some that specialise in kids extras! When they look for who they want to cast, they normally will have an age in mind. Hope that helps!

[@Michelle-wu8wf]

@@GeorgieMinterBrown11 thanks

[@electroamigos1]

Nice video😁

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Thank you!

[@triggerhapp0990]

Pheonix is also good 😊

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Oooh I've not heard of them!

[@thedrunkenmagician587]

Hi! I am interested in doing this over the summer and I was wondering will I need to send in headshots? Also, I'm thinking of dying my hair in the summer lol will that affect the selection process? The colour I want to dye it to is pretty different and not a natural hair colour hehe

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Hey! I'd definitely recommend getting some but if not they accept ones taken on a phone with a plain background behind you. They also might ask for different ones showing different looks and in different outfits (smart etc). Dying your hair might hinder you in getting picked for period projects, but obviously, it's totally up to you! What colour were you thinking?

[@thedrunkenmagician587]

@@GeorgieMinterBrown11 I was planning to dye it blue lol I know it's a bit wild. I've been wanting to do it since I was like 14 but my school has strict rules. I'm also finishing secondary in less than 2 months so I'll be free to do it. However now thinking about it, i will probably do it after.

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

@@thedrunkenmagician587 that sounds great! I think it would be a good idea to wait to give you a chance of doing more jobs, then feel free to dye it after summer! If you're free after summer then you could still stay on their books and just update your photo with your blue hair, as sometimes they're looking for something like that

[@thedrunkenmagician587]

@@GeorgieMinterBrown11 okay will do! Thank you so much xx

[@LocationEarthExplorer]

@@thedrunkenmagician587 how u doing 3 years later dam

[@amiee5805]

I don’t k how mad dog works can I have tips😂

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Amieee. I think they work the same as other agencies - they contact you when a job that’s suitable comes up, and then take a commission off how much you earn from a job. They also take a one off payment from your first job. Hope that helps!

[@Chloe-fj1xl]

how much is the fee you have to pay to be an extra

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

You shouldn't have to pay anything upfront to join an extras agency, as they will take their fees by commission when you get a job!

[@Chloe-fj1xl]

Georgie Minter-Brown thankyou so much :) is there any interviews that take place in order to be able to join up to agency’s :)

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Chloë not normally with extras agencies, as it’s more about your look and skill set than anything else 👍🏼

[@blooberization]

Interesting think I'll sign up after this shit show calms down

[@GeorgieMinterBrown11]

Angus Rose that’s great, let me know how you get on!