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anyone ever been to a cattle call casting for a movie?
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Robert Jan
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obviously the most everyday thing you can think of.
wear whatever you'd be wearing if you didn't go
wear whatever you'd be wearing if you didn't go
it's literally for extra's... so out of the thousands of people thy are taking 300 people at a time. i'd be lucky to be townsperson #30 or horse racing fan #150. it actually stars Kurt Russel. I'm just going so that i might get a chance to tell him big trouble in little china was the best movie ever.
Razorguns
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Extras are great for learning the art of filmmaking and what's involved, and being a part of production, and getting some pay, some food, and having fun.
Extra work is not a substitute for acting experience. No actor here would ever put "extra" work on their resume.
But take it for what it is -- great way to get your feet wet and have fun, and perhaps see yourself on the screen.
As for tips?
Find out as much as possible what they're lookign for (ie: The "types"). See extras don't talk (union SAG rules) don't worry about having to say lines. They just want to talk about your demeanor, your attitude, your enthusiasm (be enthusiastic!!), your drive, willing to work with others in a large group, ability to *take* directions, look good in costumes (they might ask u to put them on if it's "period" film), and don't tire out easily (it can be physically tough after 12 hours on a set).
Be honest and say how much you'd like this opportunity. You love films and want to get your feet wet and are quite willing to do what it takes to help and learn in the process. Communicte. It'll make you stand out from the average "Uh, hi my name is Bob.." extras.
Extra work is not a substitute for acting experience. No actor here would ever put "extra" work on their resume.
But take it for what it is -- great way to get your feet wet and have fun, and perhaps see yourself on the screen.
As for tips?
Find out as much as possible what they're lookign for (ie: The "types"). See extras don't talk (union SAG rules) don't worry about having to say lines. They just want to talk about your demeanor, your attitude, your enthusiasm (be enthusiastic!!), your drive, willing to work with others in a large group, ability to *take* directions, look good in costumes (they might ask u to put them on if it's "period" film), and don't tire out easily (it can be physically tough after 12 hours on a set).
Be honest and say how much you'd like this opportunity. You love films and want to get your feet wet and are quite willing to do what it takes to help and learn in the process. Communicte. It'll make you stand out from the average "Uh, hi my name is Bob.." extras.
seekingtalent
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Also, be careful about eye contact with the main actors. You can get in trouble if you are an extra, and you make eye contact with one of the "stars"
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Sebastionv
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I was an extra for the movie article 99. It was fun but it took like 3 hours hours to shoot one scene.
We were all waiting for our time and Keifer Southerland walks in and say how are all you nobodies doing today and spit on the floor.. quite a fucking asshole if you ask me
peace
We were all waiting for our time and Keifer Southerland walks in and say how are all you nobodies doing today and spit on the floor.. quite a fucking asshole if you ask me
peace
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