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Looking at Early Bird Listing Fees :: Uni-versal Extras
06 Jan 2022

Early Bird Or Not To Early Bird

At Uni-versal Extras you have a choice when you successfully register your account - to "Early Bird" (pay a heavily discounted up-front listing fee) - or…
If you are able to download an App
05 Jan 2022

Fun, Flexible Student Work (with Free Food on Set?) Consider Being an Extra…

If you are able to download an App, set up your profile and submit some photos of yourself (like you’ve not done that before), then you…
Getting the most of being an extra means helping us give you the best possible chance of securing work
30 Dec 2021

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Extras Photos

Getting the most of being an extra means helping us give you the best possible chance of securing work, and nothing is more important to that…
From getting Jobs Board notices to talking to our Casters about roles to confirming production Terms & Conditions; here are some things you should know to help you prepare for your work as a Uni-Versal Extra.
09 Dec 2021

Extras Advice – Here’s How/When We’ll Reach Out!

From getting Jobs Board notices to talking to our Casters about roles to confirming production Terms & Conditions; here are some things you should know to…
Help us Improve the UVE Artiste App By Submitting Your Feedback! :: Uni-versal Extras
06 Dec 2021

Help Shape Our Website/App? Take Part in Our Feedback Questionnaire!

We are developing and updating our Website and App to make your life a whole heap easier when it comes to searching for work, applying for…
The Pros & Cons of Being a TV and Film Extra :: Uni-Versal Extra
29 Nov 2021

The Pros and Cons of TV and Film Extra Work

There are Ups and Downs with everything - and life is no differenct as an Uni-Versal Extra, but we think it is mostly good! Please do…
This new feature on the Uni-Versal Extras Mobile App saves you a lot of time and effort
23 Nov 2021

New App Update to Auto Terms & Conditions

This new feature on the Uni-Versal App saves you a lot of time and effort, and is the only way you can accept the Production Level…
Working as a film and TV extra is the best - but failing to follow a few basic rules could land you
22 Nov 2021

What Happens on Set, Stays on Set! Top Tips for Working in Film & TV

Working as a film and TV extra is the best - but failing to follow a few basic rules could land you, and us, in a…
Having trouble taking your Uni-versal Extras profile photos? This EXTRAS Blog will provide useful hints
15 Nov 2021

Extras Photo Advice: The One Perfect Background

Having trouble taking your Uni-versal Extras profile photos? This EXTRAS Blog will provide useful hints, tips and examples to help you get your photos spot on,…
Body measurements are important for film and TV extras work where costumes are often provided and need to fit
08 Nov 2021

Winter is Coming! Help With Body Measurements

Body measurements are important for film and TV extras work where costumes are often provided - and they can change by the season! As winter returns,…
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