We absolutely know that securing great roles is the name of the game. We love matchmaking you with perfect parts just as much as you appreciate...Read More

  It’s National Look-Alike Day!   That’s right, April 20th marks a day especially set aside to celebrate doppelgangers – so when...Read More

  The government has now made the switch to a paperless form of Biometric Residency Permits – and whilst that’s great news for those...Read More

  When we first set out to build an artiste app, our mission was to create something that would make your life easier –...Read More

From getting Jobs Board notices to talking to our Casters about roles to confirming Production Terms & Conditions, find out how Uni-Versal...Read More

This new(ish) feature on the UVE Artistes App saves you a lot of time and effort, and is increasingly the only way you can accept the Production...Read More

  We would like to take a moment to clarify some key rules and codes of conduct around working as a Supporting Artiste that could prevent...Read More

Full members of Uni-versal Extras can not only upload 10 photos to their profile, but also have the option to upload advanced photo types....Read More

Uni-versal Extras are one of the top Extras’ agencies in the UK and Ireland, which means that we know a thing or two about the world of SA...Read More

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

Uni-versal Extras are back with another film filled blog post! Today we’re focusing on some of our favourite book to screen adaptations. ...Read More

At Uni-versal Extras, we don’t just cast Supporting Artists for feature films and TV productions, we also provide Extras for advertisements...Read More

If you’ve been registered with Uni-versal Extras for a while, you will know all about our Jobs Board. But just in case you haven’t had a...Read More

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

There are some key changes coming into force as of 1st July 2021 due to Brexit, meaning that the documents needed to prove your right to work...Read More

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

This event has been postponed due to COVID-19. Thanks for your understanding. Uni-versal Extras are holding an open casting in Shrewsbury in...Read More

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

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

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

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

Here at Uni-versal Extras, Our Productions are looking for more and more people based in and around South Wales! So our Cardiff Office is holding...Read More

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

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

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

Your Profile – Without it, we can’t find you suitable roles. But how do you give your profile the edge? In this series of Blogs, we look...Read More

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

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

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

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

From your location, appearance, clothing sizes and skills, your profile is bursting with information that our Casting Agents will search on...Read More

With the glow of the festive season fading into the winter months, it can be hard to be inspired and positive about the year ahead. In this...Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This article provides lots of useful tips and advice about the documents required to prove your right to work in the UK and/or Ireland for film...Read More

We have made some essential updates to the My Documents area of your profile to make managing your documents more simple. In this EXTRAS Blog...Read More