ITV rates increased from January 2021! Check out the changes below and see how much you could earn on productions using ITV rates this year. New...Read More
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ITV Pay Rates Increase for Supporting Artistes
Posted by Ella on Tuesday 9th February 2021
FAA & PACT Rates Increase
Posted by Ella on Tuesday 19th January 2021
Another year, another rate increase! January 2021 has seen both FAA and PACT rates increase so take a look and see how much you could earn on...Read More
Pending Approval
Posted by Amy on Monday 27th January 2020
As those of you who regularly apply on the Jobs Board may have noticed we will often ask or recommend uploading a specific photo type to help...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
The PACT Rate Is Going Up
Posted by Amy on Monday 6th January 2020
They say money makes the world go round and we could always do with a bit more of it, we're bringing you good news. This January 2020, the PACT...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
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 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
Feeling Good Being Paper Free
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 13th March 2019
Ever thought that your onset experience could be streamlined? We have. With our new ‘chitless’ mobile app available to our Productions we...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
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
Why Apply for a Basic Disclosure Certificate?
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 1st August 2018
They say never to work with children or animals, but where would the fun be in that? Some of the UK's biggest TV production companies require...Read More
Extra Work: A Student Perspective
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 24th April 2018
Did you know that Uni-versal Extras was started by a student for students? The company was founded to offer students rewarding and well-paid...Read More