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This EXTRAS Blog post discusses improvements to our accounts system including our new remittance slips and notifications for extras and supporting artists.
26 Apr 2017

Our New Pay Slips Make Everything Clearer

This EXTRAS Blog post discusses improvements to our accounts system including our new remittance slips and notifications for extras and supporting artists.
Open casting for The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society in Bideford
20 Mar 2017

Feature Film Open Casting in Devon – Film Extras Wanted!

Open casting for The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society in Bideford, Devon in South West England. Want to get paid as a film extra…
BECTU have announced new 2017 rates for the Film Artistes Association (FAA) union pay scheme. Learn all about the changes and how they affect you as a film extra.
27 Feb 2017

Updates to the FAA Pay Scheme for Film Extras

BECTU have announced new 2017 rates for the Film Artistes Association (FAA) union pay scheme. Learn all about the changes and how they affect you as…
Working as a film and TV extra is the best
24 Feb 2017

Top Tips for Working in the Film & TV Industries

Working as a film and TV extra is the best, but if you fail to follow these basic rules it could land you in a whole…
Uni-versal Extras Ltd have been recognised with an award for 'Best Film & TV Extras Casting Agency (UK)' by TMT News magazine.
13 Jan 2017

Awarded Best UK Film & TV Extras Casting Agency

Uni-versal Extras Ltd have been recognised as the Best Film & TV Extras Casting Agency (UK) for 2016 by TMT News magazine.
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28 Nov 2016

Photo Types & How We Use Them to Cast You

Improve your chances of being cast as a film and TV extra. More info via our EXTRAS Blog.
We are a UK casting agency currently casting extras in Cardiff & Bristol for films & TV shows. Want to be a TV extra in Wales or South West England? Register today!
21 Oct 2016

Casting TV Extras in Bristol & Cardiff

We are currently casting extras, supporting artists and walk-ons in Cardiff & Bristol for films & TV shows. Want to be a TV extra in Wales…
Uni-versal Extras are proud to announce a new discount for veterans and members of the British Forces. Register as a film & TV extra today!
28 Sep 2016

Discount For British Forces Personnel

Uni-versal Extras are proud to announce a new discount for veterans and members of the British Forces. Register as a film & TV extra today!
Having trouble taking your Uni-versal Extras profile photos? This EXTRAS Blog post will provide useful tips and examples to help you get your photos spot on
31 Aug 2016

Photo Advice: The Perfect Background

Having trouble taking your Uni-versal Extras profile photos? This EXTRAS Blog post will provide useful tips and examples to help you get your photos spot on,…
We are a UK casting agency currently casting extras in Cardiff & Bristol for films & TV shows. Want to be a TV extra in Wales or South West England? Register today!
27 Jun 2016

Be a Film Extra in Liverpool – Now Casting!

Uni-versal Extras are currently casting extras for a major feature film in Liverpool. Want to be a Film Extra in Liverpool and the North West? Here…
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