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Your phone rings
09 Apr 2019

The Universal Extras Phone Book

Your phone rings, but you don't recognise the number. The fear, will you miss out on something amazing or is it a cold call? In this…
Uni-versal Extras are holding Open Casting Registration Days in Cardiff and Bristol for people to register as Film & TV extras in South Wales and South West England. Come to one of our events this April.
02 Apr 2019

Film Open Castings in Bristol & Cardiff

Uni-versal Extras are holding Open Casting Registration Days in Cardiff and Bristol for people to register as Film & TV extras in South Wales and South…
If you have ever wondered why we ask about your measurements being up to date or why do your sizes matter
26 Mar 2019

The Clothes Make The Production

If you have ever wondered why we ask about your measurements being up to date or why do your sizes matter, this could be the Blog…
Our Chitless App is here! Automatic
13 Mar 2019

Feeling Good Being Paper Free

Our Chitless App is here! Automatic, fast and eco-friendly salary vouchers direct your inbox. In this post we find out how our Extras will benefit from…
We've been listening to your feedback and we're changing the way we put you forward for work! In this post
12 Mar 2019

The Easy Way To Be Pencilled

We've been listening to your feedback and we're changing the way we put you forward for work! In this post, we outline the changes to the…
Uni-versal Extras are holding an open casting in Manchester for new members to register as film & TV extras this March. If you want to work as a film and TV extra
07 Mar 2019

Film Extras Open Castings in Manchester

Uni-versal Extras are holding an open casting in Manchester for new members to register as film & TV extras this March. If you want to work…
Uni-versal Extras are holding open castings in London for new members to register as film & TV extras this March. If you want to work as a film and TV extra
01 Mar 2019

Film Extras Open Castings in London

Uni-versal Extras are holding open castings in London for new members to register as film & TV extras this March. If you want to work as…
Just like writing your CV
12 Feb 2019

The Powerful Profile

Just like writing your CV, your online Profile is selling your looks and skills to potential Productions. Is your Profile selling you short? Over the next…
It's all about the money. Extra work is a great
06 Feb 2019

The FAA is Going Up

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…
There may not be an Award for the Best Supporting Artists during award season
05 Feb 2019

Award Winning Extras

There may not be an Award for the Best Supporting Artists during award season, but all of the nominations of these awards would be nothing without…
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