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What Happens on Set, Stays on Set! Top Tips for Working in Film & TV
Posted by Paul on Monday 22nd November 2021
Update your UVE Profile with a Bang!
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Is your Uni-versal Extras’ profile in need of a little revamp? Well, you’re in luck! In today’s blog post, we’re letting you know how...Read More
Halloween Costumes Inspired by Iconic Characters
Posted by Rebecca on Monday 25th October 2021
Halloween is just around the corner which can only mean one thing, it’s time to get your Halloween Costume sorted! So just in case you’re...Read More
Helping our SA’s the Uni-versal Extras’ Way!
Posted by Rebecca on Friday 15th October 2021
Uni-versal Extras are one of the top Extras’ agencies in the UK and Ireland, which means that we know a thing or two about the world of SA...Read More
No Time to Die: 007 on Location
Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 30th September 2021
The latest James Bond film, No Time to Die is out in Cinemas today and we couldn’t be more excited! So, to celebrate its release, we thought...Read More
Learn the Lingo: Essential Casting Terms Explained
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday 21st September 2021
There’s a lot of words that are thrown around in the world of casting, from ‘pencilled’ to ‘featured’, ‘AV’ to ‘stand in’,...Read More
Our Favourite Book to Screen Adaptations!
Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 16th September 2021
Uni-versal Extras are back with another film filled blog post! Today we’re focusing on some of our favourite book to screen adaptations. ...Read More
We want to know about your Unique Skills!
Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 19th August 2021
No two people are the same; we all have different hobbies and abilities, and the same goes for Extras! At UVE, we’re incredibly proud to have...Read More
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
Get Ready for Summer with Uni-versal Extras
Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 3rd June 2021
The sun has got its hat on and it’s finally starting to feel a bit more summer-like in the UK! The birds are chirping, the sky is blue and...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
Our Top 10 Feel-Good Films of All Time!
Posted by Ella on Monday 12th April 2021
Spring has well and truly sprung (amidst the flurries), and the UK is on the cusp of finally starting to gain a bit of normality. There seems...Read More
Is Streaming the New Cinema?
Posted by Ella on Tuesday 9th February 2021
We take a look at some of the hottest releases coming to streaming services for you to enjoy while the cinemas are closed. The Big Screen,...Read More
Valentine's Viewing
Posted by Ella on Tuesday 9th February 2021
It is no secret that we all LOVE films, so any opportunity we get to sit down and chat about our favourite movies is quickly jumped upon. We...Read More
The 12 Films of Christmas!
Posted by Ella on Friday 4th December 2020
As another year comes to a close, we pick some of our festive film favourites that you can rely on for some Christmas cheer! Here are 12 festive...Read More
Shrewsbury Open Casting
Posted by Amy on Friday 6th March 2020
This event has been postponed due to COVID-19. Thanks for your understanding. Uni-versal Extras are holding an open casting in Shrewsbury in...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
Cracking Christmas Films Whatever Your Taste
Posted by Amy on Thursday 5th December 2019
It's the great Christmas film debate, here at Uni-versal Extras, seems we all have quite different ideas of what we want to watch this festive...Read More
Open Casting in Cardiff
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 5th November 2019
Here at Uni-versal Extras, Our Productions are looking for more and more people based in and around South Wales! So our Cardiff Office is holding...Read More
There's Something Spooky About Extra Work
Posted by Amy on Thursday 31st October 2019
It’s October, that can only mean one thing, Halloween! This year instead of looking at our favourite horror films, we are looking at the scariest...Read More
Studying Student Profiles
Posted by Amy on Thursday 17th October 2019
As many of you will already know, Uni-versal Extras was started by a student to help students find work as film or TV extras. Since then we...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
Film Extras Open Castings in London
Posted by Amy on Friday 1st March 2019
Uni-versalEXTRAS are holding open castings in London for new members to register as film & TV extras this March. If you want to work as...Read More
The FAA is Going Up
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 6th February 2019
It's all about the money. Extra work is a great, fun way to make money and it's getting better. This March 2019, the FAA pay rates are due to...Read More
Feel Good Rom Coms With Fancy Extras
Posted by William on Tuesday 5th February 2019
It’s the most romantic day of the year and whether you love it or hate it, we are all guilty of having a little cry to our favourite Romantic...Read More
5 Frightful Films with Fearsome Extras
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 17th October 2018
Something wicked is on its way, yes it’s Halloween! Time to stay up late, lock the doors, hide under your duvet and let scary films chill...Read More
Film Extras Open Castings in Kingston & Watford
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Uni-versalEXTRAS are holding open castings in Kingston and Watford for new members to register as film & TV extras this October. If you...Read More