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to Become a Pittsburgh Movie Extra
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Get the inside scoop on how to be chosen as a movie extra for movies being filmed in the 'Burgh!
Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 15 minutes
Here's How:
- Select a recent snapshot or photograph of yourself. Black and white or color photographs of any size are acceptable.
- On the back of your photo include your: name, age, birthdate, height, weight, what days you are available to work, and contact numbers.
- Send your photograph to "Nancy Mosser Casting, 239 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1217, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
- Wait for Nancy to call you! Be aware that calls can come at any time and
even at the last minute.
Tips:
- Extras are paid minimum wage, with time and a half after the first 8 hours, just for being on the set.
- Most extra parts are non-speaking and can make as much as $100-$300 per day. On rare occasions, people may be upgraded to a speaking part.
- Don't expect to be discovered as a movie star! Being an extra is for people looking for a little extra money, who like meeting new people, and who enjoy excitement.
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Be A Movie Extra!
Have you ever dreamed of being a famous movie star?
It's easier than you think to be selected as a movie extra for movies being filmed in Pittsburgh. Extras get paid minimum wage plus time and a half after eight hours just for being on the set. Most extra roles are non-speaking parts and can earn you as much as $100-$300 per day. On occasion, extras may be upgraded to a speaking part. It's not necessarily a step on the road to Hollywood fame, but can be a fun way to make some money, meet new people, and be a part of Pittsburgh movie making excitement!
To have a shot at being an extra for films being shot in Pittsburgh, all you need to do is send in a recent snapshot or photograph and include on the back your name, age, birth date, phone numbers and other contact information, height, weight, and what days you are available to work to:
Nancy Mosser Casting
239 Fourth Avenue
Suite 1217
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
