Becoming a movie extra is a great way to become part of the
film industry, meet celebrities and earn a little extra cash!
Many blockbuster movies and series are filmed
in part in Canada such as Smallville, X-Men, 300,
Mummy 3, Saw III,
Supernatural, etc.
Montreal:
Description:
Established in 2004, Montrealextras.com is an online database for movie extras and background performers in the Montreal area. They maintain a searchable database of members of various ages, nationalities and looks.
Pros:
Online registration. City specific casting. Site has powerful search features allowing members to be found by profile criteria. Local casting agencies given free access to their centralized online database. Members pay a minimal $40 annual fee. Offers free headshots for your profile at their studio in old Montreal (Promo). No commissions.
Cons:
All casting is done directly through the member agencies.
Overall:
Excellent resource for anyone interested in getting started.
Description:
Established casting agency with strong industry credentials. Offers a variety of casting options for actors and movie extras alike.
Pros:
Reputable agency. Knowledgeable agents.
Cons:
Registration must be done in person. Limited to work received by individual agency.
Overall:
Solid agency with incredible staff.
Description:
Julie Breton has been casting movie extras for series and movies for several years. She is well known and trusted in the industry.
Pros:
Reputable agency. Online registration from her site. Casts for many French productions.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Fee for photos. Limited features on site.
Overall:
Solid trustworthy agency with experience.
Cent Visages Figuration
Description:
Montreal based agency specializing in the casting of background performers.
Pros:
Recognized agency. Main focus on background performance.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Registration must be done in person.
Overall:
Good agency to work with.
Description:
South shore based casting agency dealing with background performers.
Pros:
Recognized agency. Solid expertise of background performance.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Registration must be done in person.
Overall:
Good agency to work with.
Description:
Montreal based casting agency with a focus on casting background performance. Has provided extras on a number of local productions.
Pros:
Recognized agency. Good roster of background performance.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Registration done in person.
Overall:
Good agency to work with.