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What to Expect on Set after Freedom Day
Posted by Rebecca on Monday 19th July 2021
Our Surveys Have Had a Makeover!
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday 6th July 2021
At Uni-versal Extras, we are always looking for new ways to revolutionise our casting process to make it easier and more efficient at getting...Read More
Our Father's Day Film Choice: The Father
Posted by Rebecca on Friday 18th June 2021
It’s Father’s Day this Sunday and many of us are looking forward to spending time with our dads after a difficult year full of restrictions....Read More
Celebrating Pride Month
Posted by Rebecca on Friday 11th June 2021
June is of course a celebration of Pride and here at Uni-versal, we felt it was only right to mark the occasion with another countdown of some...Read More
Let’s Discuss Cruella!
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday 8th June 2021
Cruella has finally been released and it’s already got everyone talking! Based on the rise of the infamous Villain, Cruella de Vil, the Disney...Read More
Upcoming Film Releases to Look Out For!
Posted by Rebecca on Monday 24th May 2021
It’s been a difficult time for the film industry over the last year or so. When lockdown restrictions came into place cinemas were forced...Read More
Questions I have after watching Star Wars for the First Time
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday 4th May 2021
It’s May 4th which can only mean one thing, it’s Star Wars day! Believe it or not, I had never seen a single Star Wars film before (I know...Read More
The Oscars 2021: Our Top Winners!
Posted by Rebecca on Monday 26th April 2021
Oscar season is here once again! The ceremony may have been a little later than planned this year, but we couldn’t be more thrilled to join...Read More
Hiring Now
Posted by Amy on Monday 20th January 2020
We are hiring! Uni-versal Extras are seeking multiple candidates to join our busy team based at Pinewood Film Studios. Are you looking for a...Read More
Text Messages Explained 'Availability'
Posted by Amy on Monday 20th January 2020
Recently a friend of mine put a status on Facebook simply saying "Text Messages, the easiest way to misunderstand someone" (I didn't ask for...Read More
An Awarding Role
Posted by Amy on Friday 17th January 2020
It's Award Season! Here at Uni-versal Extras, we get very excited when one of the productions we have been involved with is nominated for one...Read More
Film Extras Open Castings in Birmingham
Posted by Amy on Friday 16th August 2019
Uni-versal Extras are holding an open casting in Birmingham in partnership with a major new feature film from the Producers of Murder of the...Read More
Film in Wales from Obscurity to Stardom
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 31st July 2019
Uni-versal Extras has arrived in Wales! To celebrate we are looking back at some of Wales’ finest cinematic moments. Wales is synonymous with...Read More