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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
Calling Me, Calling You, Texting You, Texting Me
Posted by Ella on Monday 15th March 2021
Here at Uni-versal Extras we are proud of the way we communicate with our superlative artistes. As an agency, we are constantly looking to improve...Read More
NEW NUMBERS, NEW PLATFORMS, NEW WORK
Posted by Ella on Wednesday 4th November 2020
In the upcoming weeks, Uni-versal Extras will be launching a new SMS platform to support our Extras and clients in more rapidly filling roles....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
Just A Quick Survey
Posted by Amy on Thursday 12th September 2019
Here at Uni-versal Extras, we are streamlining our Pencilling procedure, and bringing in a faster, easier way to Pencil you in for a role. As...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
You Can Always Reach Uni-versal Extras
Posted by Amy on Monday 19th November 2018
We are always looking at ways to improve our service for the fantastic extras on our books. If you called our office recently, you will already...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
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- Life & Times: The ups and downs of a Uni-Versal Extra
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- Helping our SA’s the Uni-versal Extras’ Way!
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- No Time to Die: 007 on Location
- Learn the Lingo: Essential Casting Terms Explained
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- Competition: Wave Goodbye to your Lockdown Hair!
- Make Life Easier with the UVE Artiste App
- Celebrating Our Welsh Extras and Productions
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- Introducing the UVE Artiste App for iOS and Android
- We Care About Hair!
- Calling Me, Calling You, Texting You, Texting Me
- Securing Work on Roles Requiring DBS
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- The Clothes Make The Production
- Feeling Good Being Paper Free
- The Easy Way To Be Pencilled
- Film Extras Open Castings in Manchester
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