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- Do you charge a commission on bookings obtained via Getanact
- If my stage name is Zac Zeldron, will i only be visible at the end of the list
- I am using a Hotmail address and never received a confirmation email.
- How old do you have to be to become an extra?
- Are particular clothes required to be an extra?
- Can anyone become an extra?
- Do you need any training as an actor to become an extra?
- How often do you get jobs as an extra?
- What about the unions?
- Can children register as extras?
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Do you charge a commission on bookings obtained via Getanact
Absolutely NOT, Here at Getanact, we do not charge you a commission, Agents/Venues & Bookers contact you via your published contact details and not through Getanact, All we charge is your 12 month subscription fee of £9.99, Even then, there is a free option for a basic profile,
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If my stage name is Zac Zeldron, will i only be visible at the end of the list
No, Getanact has designed a system that shows artsist in random order, so all artists will get the same level of visibility in search standings
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I am using a Hotmail address and never received a confirmation email.
Hotmail uses a new spam filter that doesn’t just remove spam, but also e-mails from other web services, such as Getanact.com. The confirmation e-mail that you need to activate your account with Getanact.com may have been filtered as “junk e-mail”. To resolve the problem: • Look in the junk E-mail folder. Locate the e-mail from Getanact.com and tick on the box to the left of the e-mail. Then select the “Not Junk” option. This will ensure that future e-mails from Getanact.com are able to arrive in your inbox successfully. The problem can also be resolved by carrying out the following instructions: 1. Log in to www.hotmail.com 2. Click on the tab named “Mail”. 3. Click on “Options” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. 4. Click on “Junk E-mail Protection” in the list of options. 5. Click on “Safe List” in the new list of alternatives. 6. Enter “Getanact.com “ in the box and click on “Add”.
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How old do you have to be to become an extra?
You can be any age from one month to one hundred years old! If you are under 18 years old, consent will be required from a parent or guardian, and certain regulations apply concerning how you are allowed to work.
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Are particular clothes required to be an extra?
Before a job takes place, you will usually be informed if you need to bring a particular type of clothing. It is best to avoid clothes with large flower designs, or small chequered or thin-striped patterns as these tend to “bleed” on screen. It may be beneficial to bring an extra set of clothes to a job when working as an extra
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Can anyone become an extra?
Yes, anyone can be an extra! If you are under 18 years old, consent will be required from a parent or guardian, and certain regulations apply concerning how you are allowed to work.
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Do you need any training as an actor to become an extra?
No training is required, but it is often an advantage to have some acting/performance experience. This does not necessarily have to be professional acting experience; even a role in a local amateur production can be invaluable! It is not generally a requirement of extras work, however.
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How often do you get jobs as an extra?
Getanact.com is fast becoming the industry standard for production company's and casting houses and helps many people get exciting extra jobs every year. It is difficult to predict how often work will be offered to individual members, but we will endeavour to promote our extras to ensure that as many people as possible will be hired for extras work! Here are a few general tips that you can do to increase your chances of success: * Use good photographs that reflect who you are! It is a good idea to use a professional photographer. Our service allows you to have three different photographs on your profile, and it is a good suggestion to vary these with perhaps a full-length photo, and then two different headshots. If YOU were a casting director, what sort of photograph would encourage you to hire an extra? Remember that photographs taken outside will have a different lightness, to those taken in a studio, so this is another method of perhaps varying your photos. * Being a member of the audience for a TV show and meeting other extras can result in valuable hints and a greater knowledge of the business. Extras jobs can take place all over the UK, but many jobs are located in and around London. If you do not live near London, but will consider travelling to a job, your chances will increase considerably.
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What about the unions?
There are two unions that look after the interests of extras (Supporting Artistes): the FAA and Equity. Nowadays you do not have to belong to any union to work as an extra. Unions are important however as they protect your pay and your rights when you work. Without the unions extras would quite possibly be encouraged to work longer hours for less money! More information visit www.equity.org.uk and www.bectu.org.uk
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Can children register as extras?
You can be any age from one month to one hundred years old! If your children are under 18 years old, consent will be required from you (a parent or guardian), and certain regulations apply concerning how they are allowed to work.
