Movie extra info?

Question

to be a extra in a movie do you need a resume and a headshot?

this is kinda hard to explain but also how do you become one? like do you audition for it or something?

Answer 1

If you are near Hollywood ca. or New york, try Central Casting, I'm going to be in Heroes tomorrow,, as a Priest, I have done Commercials, tv \movies and Psa's. Central takes the head shot , its like $30 US

For xtra work you call in or are called by a casting agent, NO auditions for most background ( XTRA) work

Answer 2

I think when they need extras, they notify the surrounding area and people volunteer to do it. Or sometimes there's agency type things JUST for extras - no experience necessary - and when casting directors need extras they go to them. Other times you can send in a headshot and resume + on your cover letter say you'd like to be an extra [or send to a different address just for extras]. Either way if you have to mail something in, you need a headshot + resume.