How can I apply to become a movie extra in Vancouver, BC?

There are a lot ways to become an extra for TV or film but the surest way is to have some kind of connection with a studio. Or google it, and search for extras needed in Vancouver, BC. If you live there that would be an advantage.





Here's how to get the gig:





You Will Need


A headshot


A resume


Some trade magazines and local newspapers


Step 1: Get a headshot


Get a headshot. It doesn’t have to be a professional photo; you can have a friend to take a picture of your face with a digital camera and blow it up to 8” x 10.”





Step 2: Write a resume


Write a resume and attach it to the back of your headshot. Don’t worry if you don’t have any acting credits; list physical characteristics (like height, weight, hair and eye color) and any hobbies, sports ability, or special skills you have, such as dancing, horseback riding, juggling—even standing on your head. You never know what’s going to come





Step 3: Check the trades


Check the help-wanted section of trade journals under “auditions.” There are also websites that list extra opportunities. And if you live in an area where films often are shot, like L.A., New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver, there may be listings in the local papers.





Step 4: Go to a talent agency


Consider signing with an agency. Find a list online, or try centralcasting.org, which is the industry’s largest casting agency. Send a headshot and resume and then follow up with a phone call.





Step 5: Be prepared


When you get your first role, ask what you need to bring—some productions require that you bring your own clothes.





Step 6: Behave yourself


Behave yourself on the set. Never take photos, bother the crew, or approach the stars. Bring a book, iPod, or playing cards—you’ll be waiting around a lot! But you’ll also have fun, maybe see a celebrity, and have a good story to tell your friends.