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
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Film Extras Open Castings in Birmingham
Posted by Amy on Friday 16th August 2019
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
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 Powerful Profile - Part 1
Posted by Amy on Tuesday 12th February 2019
Your Profile – it’s how we find you, it’s how we present you to Production. Like your CV, your Uni-versal Extras profile is full of...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
Feel Good Rom Coms With Fancy Extras
Posted by Lucy 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
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
Registering as an Extra Has Never Been Easier
Posted by Amy on Monday 19th November 2018
Here at Uni-versal Extras, we recently added the functionality to allow extras to pay their listing fee online via our website, 24/7. We also...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
5 Frightful Films with Fearsome Extras
Posted by Amy on Wednesday 17th October 2018
Something wicked is on its way, yes it’s Halloween! Time to stay up late, lock the doors, hide under your duvet and let scary films chill...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
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