Reasons You’ll Love Being a TV & Film Extra!

Posted by Indiana - 15 Jun 2022
Reasons You'll Love Being a TV & Film Extra :: Uni-versal Extras

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There are so many reasons that you’ll love being a TV & Film Extra – but we thought we’d take a quick look at some of our favourites. Here are 7 reasons why you‘ll have the best time kickstarting a career on-screen with UVE…

1. Never Have The Same Day Twice

No groundhog days. Visit different shoot locations, chat to new people on set, and take part in everything from action thrillers to period dramas!

2. Flexible Hours That Suit You

Only work when you want to. Extras are able to pick and choose the projects that make make for other responsibilities and commitments.

3. Make Great Friends

Get to chatting to fellow Artistes on set and become part of a vibrant, ever-growing community that spans the length of the UK!

4. Don’t Get Stuck In One Place

Love to travel? Register your interest in multiple locations across the UK & Ireland to receive mobile updates on roles & productions near where you are right now!

5. Be Part Of The Shows You Love

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of spotting your own face pop up on Netflix nestled amongst the stars. Bragging-rights well-deserved.

6. Thrive in A Creative Environment

Immerse yourself in an environment where creation is around every corner and work alongside both established and future TV/Filmmaking trailblazers!

7. No Need To Stress About Meals Or Travel

With many productions providing on-set provisions, you can enjoy free catering and even receive a supplementary fee for your journeys to and from filming locations*.

*dependent on individual production’s T&Cs


All of this and so much more!

Want to be a TV & Film Extra and kickstart your career on-screen? Come and join us at UVE! You can now register in 2 minutes flat using the UVE Artiste App…

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