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.
Vancouver:
Description:
A spin-off from Montrealextras.com, Vancouverextras.com is an online database for movie extras and background performers in the Vancouver 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:
Agency representing principals, extras, stand-ins and body doubles.
Pros:
Small but active agency with experience.
Licensed BC agency.
Cons:
Registration must be done in person. Limited to work received by individual agency.
Overall:
Serious agency with a solid leader.
Description:
Agency is a division of Jett Models. Representing princpals, kids, models and extras. Represented by Melanie Hawthone who has several years of industry experience.
Pros:
Wide variety of representation. Has proven results in the industry. Holds a BC agency license.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Must register in person.
Overall:
Good agency with a lot
og industry contacts.
Description:
Unique agency specializing in military and war-type extras. Members are trained in weopons handling.
Pros:
Agency with an excellent reputation and respected history. Unique features of this agency make it an excellent resource.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency. Uniqueness limits the type of work received.
Overall:
Good agency to work with for the right type of extra.
Description:
Represented by Linda Russell, LJR talent specializes in extras in the Vancouver area. Over 15 years of industry experience, Russell has provided extras for several productions including Catwoman and X-Men.
Pros:
Excellent reputation in the industry. Sophisticated website with interactive access for members. Licensed agency in BC.
Cons:
Limited to work received by individual agency.
Overall:
Acceptable agency to work with.
Description:
Agency under review.
Pros:
Agency under review.
Cons:
Listed under Actra Toronto's 'no-cheque' list.
Overall:
Agency under review.