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.
Toronto:
Description:
A spin-off from Montrealextras.com, Torontoextras.com is an online database for movie extras and background performers in the Greater Toronto 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 are given free access to their centralized database. Members pay a minimal $40 annual fee. No commissions.
Cons:
All casting is done directly through the member agencies.
Overall:
Excellent resource for anyone interested in getting started.
Description:
Established agency which has worked on several productions in the GTA. Excellent reputation in the industry.
Pros:
Reputable agency. Downtown Toronto office.
Cons:
Registration must be done in person. Limited to work received by individual agency.
Overall:
Solid agency lead by a seasoned talent agent.
Description:
Endeavor is a Toronto agency specializing in background performers.
Pros:
Recognized agency. Large roster of extras.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Must register in person.
Overall:
Solid trustworthy agency with experience.
Melissa Lee Talent Agency
Description:
Melissa Lee is an active figure in Toronto's extras casting industry. Young, dynamic and professional, she is a local favourite.
Pros:
Well respected agency in the GTA. Recognized by ACTRA. Kind and fun staff.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Registration fee is $100.
Overall:
Excellent agency to work with.
Description:
A large agency representing many different types of talent including background, commercials, choreographers, directors, models, theatre, writers, musicians.
Pros:
Recognized agency by ACTRA. Experienced staff.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Registration must be done in person. Does not specialize in background performers.
Overall:
Good agency to work with.
Description:
Toronto talent agency representing principal, commercials, background, children and voice actors.
Pros:
Recognized agency by ACTRA. Basic website with valid information.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Registration done in person. Represents a variety of talent.
Overall:
Acceptable agency to work with.
Description:
Hamilton talent agency representing strictly background performers.
Pros:
Recognized agency by ACTRA. Specializes in background performers.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Registration done in person. Outside Toronto.
Overall:
Acceptable agency to work with.
Description:
Toronto talent agency representing twins, triplets, children, teens, background, ages 0-25.
Pros:
Recognized agency by ACTRA. Niche market.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Registration done in person. Only accepts twins and triplets..
Overall:
Good agency to work with if you fit the profile.