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Get Ready for Summer with Uni-versal Extras
Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 3rd June 2021
Dress to Impress: Specific Clothing for your Profile Pictures
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday 11th May 2021
It’s no secret that here at UVE, we cast for many, many different supporting artiste roles. From gym-goers to royal ball attendees, from trawler...Read More
Competition: Wave Goodbye to your Lockdown Hair!
Posted by Ella on Tuesday 13th April 2021
As salons reopen this week, it’s more important than ever that your profile pictures are up-to-date. Has your hair suffered in lockdown? Are...Read More
Make Life Easier with the UVE Artistes App
Posted by Ella on Tuesday 13th April 2021
Life has certainly been complicated over the last year, so we’re on a mission to make things a little easier for our amazing supporting artistes!...Read More
Introducing the UVE Artiste App for iOS and Android
Posted by Ella on Monday 15th March 2021
We are delighted to announce that the UVE Artiste App — available free for iOS and Android — is now available to download from the Google...Read More
We Care About Hair!
Posted by Ella on Monday 15th March 2021
Long, short, spikey, sleek, smooth, curly, straight, black, brown, red, pink, blonde? Whatever hairstyle you are rocking, we want to see it....Read More
Good Intentions
Posted by Amy on Monday 9th December 2019
This year we have been inspired by an article in the Huffington Post to ditch the New Year's resolution and try a New Year's Intention, instead....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 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 Total Package - 'Dinner Party' Photos
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 9th April 2019
Here at Uni-versal Extras we often get praised by our Productions on how great our Extras and Supporting Artists look. When casting our Booking...Read More
Film Open Castings in Bristol & Cardiff
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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
The Clothes Make The Production
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 26th March 2019
As the Bard himself is often misquoted "The clothes maketh the man", and Costumes really do make the film complete! In this post, we look at...Read More
Film Extras Open Castings in Manchester
Posted by Amy on Thursday 7th March 2019
Uni-versalEXTRAS are holding an open casting in Manchester for new members to register as film & TV extras this March. If you want to work...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
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
Perfect Pictures First Time
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Photos, No one likes getting that little message from our Photo Moderation Team saying they couldn't accept their pictures! But your photos...Read More
New Year, New You
Posted by Amy on Thursday 3rd January 2019
As 2018 steps down to let 2019 take over, we are thinking about New Years Resolutions. I know you are thinking 'Oh no, not another New Year,...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
Are You Ready For Activation?
Posted by Amy on Thursday 26th April 2018
When registering as a non-student film and TV extra with Uni-versalEXTRAS, you will need to complete our simple step-by-step application process....Read More
Explained: What to Wear for Your Main Photos
Posted by William on Wednesday 28th March 2018
As we state in our Welcome Pack, your photos are the single most important factor when it comes to securing work as an extra. This guide provides...Read More
Film Open Castings in Manchester & Leeds
Posted by William on Wednesday 17th January 2018
Uni-versalEXTRAS are holding open castings in Manchester and Leeds for new members to register as Film & TV Extras in Yorkshire and North...Read More
Help Me! Are You Stuck On Our Website?
Posted by William on Thursday 28th September 2017
‘Whoops! You may have had some photos removed or rejected’ – does that sound familiar? Or perhaps you are being directed somewhere by...Read More
Top Tips for Working in the Film & TV Industries
Posted by William on Friday 24th February 2017
We would like to take a moment to clarify some key rules about working as an extra that could prevent you from facing a range of consequences...Read More
Photo Types & How We Use Them to Cast You
Posted by William on Monday 28th November 2016
Full members of Uni-versalEXTRAS can not only upload 10 photos to their profile, but also have the option to upload advanced photo types. These...Read More
Photo Advice: The Perfect Background
Posted by William on Wednesday 31st August 2016
Having trouble getting your Uni-versalEXTRAS profile photos accepted? This post will talk you through some of the basics and common issues relating...Read More