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In The Eyes Of Production
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
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
Casting Call: TV Show in North Wales
Posted by William on Wednesday 22nd August 2018
We are soon casting a TV show in North Wales, specifically Bangor and the surrounding areas. Now is your chance to get involved as a TV extra! TV...Read More
Filming Issues, Booking Problems & Cancellations
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 15th August 2018
As the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns once said - "the best-laid plans of mice and men often go astray". We understand that no matter...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
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
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
Explained: Booking Confirmation via Text
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 7th February 2018
We are making some changes to simplify our booking process for extras and supporting artists. If you have recently been booked, you may have...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
Casting TV Extras in Bristol & Cardiff
Posted by William on Friday 21st October 2016
We are currently casting extras, walk-ons and supporting artists in Cardiff, Bristol and the surrounding areas. If you live near Cardiff or...Read More
TV Extras Casting in Manchester
Posted by William on Thursday 24th March 2016
We cast extras and walk-on artists across North West England in paid roles for Film & TV. With a BBC TV show soon to begin casting in Manchester,...Read More
Be a TV Extra in Yorkshire
Posted by William on Thursday 28th January 2016
We supply background extras and walk-ons across Yorkshire in paid roles for Film & TV productions. With several TV shows currently filming...Read More