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Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 29th 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
Students: Register with Uni-versal Extras this Summer!
Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 1st July 2021
The academic year is slowly coming to a close and just like you, we’re looking forward to the long summer ahead! Summer is always an exciting...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
Why Adverts are Awesome
Posted by Rebecca on Friday 7th May 2021
After a year of uncertainty for major productions, there’s been one element that has remained, and that’s commercials! Whilst the film and...Read More
The Importance of Skills & Experience
Posted by Ella on Tuesday 19th January 2021
Adding your experience and training to your Uni-versal Extras profile can help you to secure more roles. With productions looking to create...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
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
The Easy Way To Be Pencilled
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 12th March 2019
You asked. We listened. So Uni-versal Extras are changing – bringing in a faster, easier way to Pencil. As part of our ongoing quest to...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 Powerful Profile
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 12th February 2019
Your Profile – it’s how we find you, it’s how we present you to Production. Like your CV, your Uni-versal Extras profile is full of...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
In The Eyes Of Production
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
From your location, appearance, clothing sizes and skills, your profile is bursting with information that our Casting Agents will search on...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
Film Extras Open Castings in Oxford & Birmingham
Posted by William on Friday 1st June 2018
Uni-versalEXTRAS are holding open castings in Birmingham and Oxford for new members to register as film & TV extras in June. If you want...Read More
Film Open Castings in Scotland
Posted by William on Wednesday 28th March 2018
Uni-versalEXTRAS are holding open castings in Edinburgh and Glasgow for new members to register as film & TV extras in Scotland. Open...Read More
Film Open Castings in Cardiff & Bristol
Posted by William on Wednesday 7th March 2018
Uni-versalEXTRAS are holding open castings in Cardiff and Bristol for new members to register as film & TV extras in South Wales and South...Read More
Hiring Now: Senior Casting Agent
Posted by William on Friday 2nd February 2018
Due to extensive growth, Uni-versalEXTRAS are seeking multiple experienced Casting Agents to join our busy team based at Pinewood Film Studios....Read More