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
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Learn the Lingo: Essential Casting Terms Explained
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday 21st September 2021
Our Favourite Book to Screen Adaptations!
Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 16th September 2021
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
The Agency Behind the Ads
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday 31st August 2021
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
Jobs Board FAQs!
Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 29th July 2021
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
Get Ready for Summer with Uni-versal Extras
Posted by Rebecca on Thursday 3rd June 2021
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
Upcoming Changes to the Right to Work Process
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday 1st June 2021
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
Why Adverts are Awesome
Posted by Rebecca on Friday 7th May 2021
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
Shrewsbury Open Casting
Posted by Amy on Friday 6th March 2020
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
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
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
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
Open Casting in Cardiff
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 5th November 2019
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
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
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
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 Powerful Profile - Part 2
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 4th June 2019
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
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
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
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
The FAA is Going Up
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 6th February 2019
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
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
Inspirational Quotes to Start your New Year
Posted by Amy on Monday 7th January 2019
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
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
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
Proving Your Right to Work in the UK and/or Ireland
Posted by William on Thursday 11th May 2017
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
Important Updates to My Documents
Posted by William on Monday 30th May 2016
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