Film Extra

"Who the hell wants to hear actors talk?"

                                                 H Warner of Warner Brothers in 1927 in praise of silent movies.

If you live in central London there is a new career out there as an
extra in films. No acting experience is required; in fact it is probably a
disadvantage because they discourage wannabe film stars! The Casting
Collective ( www.castingcollective.co.uk) is the agent.

They usually recruit in September of each year for their directory which is
published early the following January. There are no age limits! Next time you
watch a film you will note in the background people like yourself hanging about,
perhaps in costume but, who cares? I had a lot of fun! The pay is bad and the
CC takes a fee of £60 odd for registration but this is deducted from your first
pay packet. There is nothing to pay 'up front'.

Break a leg.

Julian Nokes 

Further requests for film extras, particularly if you still have your youthful figure:

"Hope you don't mind us sending you this rather tricky casting brief for an up coming feature film. We are specifically looking for tall rugby/basketball player type men.

If you know anyone who is suitable, e.g a friend or family member who is not currently registered with us please forward them this email and ask them to apply through our website here:

http://www.castingcollective.co.uk/tall

To apply they must match this brief exactly:

Must be between 6ft 3 and 6ft 5 in height
Be a Caucasian male aged under 40.
Physically fit, ideally like a rugby player or basketball player
Legally allowed to work in the UK.
Live in London or within the M25 area.
Be generally available to work throughout the summer months.