If you are truly interested in being considered for “Extras casting” on any feature film or TV project, try doing the following: call the Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Ent. Hotline at 404-962-4055. Listen for info on Extras casting. If you still have a Polaroid camera, take a photo (no posing or posturing), if using digital use a 3×5 print of shot of chest up with a plain background. Attach cover letter stating your interest in being for work as an extra. This is not a employment cover letter. On a separate sheet, Give you name, age, DOB, address, a contact phone number where you can be reached 24/7. Also include your height, weight, coat, shirt, pants, and shoe size.

Be on time when they give you a call time, follow the AD’s and Extra casting directions when in holding and on-set, be reliable and non-disruptive. Extras rates vary depending on the scope of the project. Strangely enough, commercials pay more than features. If you do what is asked of you and are reliable, you’ll work as long there are films in the area. Word of mouth spreads fast amongst extras casting directors… Good luck!