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Be an Extra Background Actor: See Yourself in Movies & TV and Make Extra Money!
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ISBN13: 9798513661139
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 2 2021
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 2 2021
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Have you ever wanted to be in the movies or on TV? How about if you got paid to be on screen?
It is possible, by working as an extra, also called a background actor. Extra opportunities are available all across the United States.
This book covers all the basics, including getting an extra gig, what to expect on your first job, what to bring with you, how to get paid, getting extra upgrades, and much, much more. Extensive resources are included at the end of the books, including two dozen agencies in the US, Canada, and the UK. Several pages of definitions are also provided, along with audience work and voiceover resources.
It is possible, by working as an extra, also called a background actor. Extra opportunities are available all across the United States.
This book covers all the basics, including getting an extra gig, what to expect on your first job, what to bring with you, how to get paid, getting extra upgrades, and much, much more. Extensive resources are included at the end of the books, including two dozen agencies in the US, Canada, and the UK. Several pages of definitions are also provided, along with audience work and voiceover resources.
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