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Who's Who on a film set? Crowd Director
01 Jul 2025

Who’s Who? A Guide for Working on a Film or TV Set

If we had to pick the thing we love most about working in film and TV, it’s that each production, and often every working day, is
14 Nov 2024

The UK’s Most Enchanting Filming Locations

Let's take a look at some of the most epic location spots for film and TV productions across the UK!
09 Sep 2024

How To Build an Impressive Profile – Part Four | Documents

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11 film stars who started as extras
04 Sep 2024

11 Celebrities That Got Started As Extras!

Let's take a look at 11 very familiar faces that started their careers as Background Artistes and worked their way right on up to the A-list,…
How to Prepare for Your First Day On Set | Uni-versal Extras Blog
08 Aug 2024

How To Prepare For Your First Day On Set!

Never fear! Here at Uni-versal Extras, we've got all the insider info to help you walk onto set with confidence & prepped just like a pro...
What is a 'Right to Work' Document?
26 Jun 2024

What is a ‘Right To Work’?

Before you can begin your exciting journey into TV and Film as an artiste with Uni-versal Extras, your profile will require a couple of important things.
Why Your Booked Dates Are So Important | Uni-versal Extras Blog
22 May 2024

Why Your Booked Dates Are SO Important

Uh oh! You've double-booked. Might not sound like a huge deal - but here's why those booked dates are so important...
Every UVE Production That Made it to the 2024 TV BAFTA Awards | UVE Blog
14 May 2024

Every UVE Production That Made it to the 2024 TV BAFTA Awards!

UVE were delighted to see 13 fantastic TV productions that we've had the pleasure of providing casting support for nominated at the 2024 BAFTA TV Awards...
What is an 'N.D.A'? | Uni-versal Extras Blog
08 May 2024

What is an ‘N.D.A’?

For Artistes just getting started with us, you might be thinking: What the heck is an 'N.D.A'? Please allow us to explain...
ALL the Winners from the 2024 Academy Awards! | Uni-versal Extras
11 Mar 2024

ALL the Winners from the 2024 Academy Awards!

Didn't or couldn't get to a screen last night to catch the action from the Oscars? Here's the scoop from all 23 categories...
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