extras.tv — Your Opportunity to Be Part of the Action

Have you ever watched a television programme or film and thought, “I'd love to be part of that”?

Now is your opportunity to take the first step.

Welcome to extras.tv — a relaunched website with a clear ambition: to connect people who want to appear on television, in films and in brand advertising with potential opportunities to get involved.

Whether you've always fancied being a TV extra, dreamt of experiencing life on a film set, or simply want to try something different, extras.tv is here to help you take that first step.

A Name With a History — And a New Future

Extras.tv isn't a brand-new idea. I first ran the website 23 years ago, when the internet was a very different place.

Back then, I provided extras for television programmes, the feature film Heartlands, starring Michael Sheen, and a number of brand advertising projects.

After moving on to run another business, I've decided it's time to return to something I enjoyed building in the first place.

But this time, the possibilities are very different.

The internet has transformed. Online profiles, digital photographs, instant communication and the ability to reach people across the country have opened up opportunities that simply weren't available in the same way when extras.tv first launched.

That's why I'm bringing extras.tv back.

The experience is there. The technology has moved on. And the ambition is to create new opportunities for people who want to be part of the world of television and film.

Why Register With Extras.tv?

Put Yourself in the Picture

Create your own profile and introduce yourself to the world of television and film. Showcase your photographs, appearance, skills and experience so that your profile can help others understand what you could bring to a production.

Be Ready for Opportunities

The entertainment industry needs people with different looks, ages, personalities and backgrounds. You don't necessarily need previous acting experience to explore opportunities as an extra, although individual productions will have their own requirements.

Start Something New

Being an extra can offer a chance to experience a working film or television set, meet new people and see how productions are made. For some, it may be a one-off experience; for others, it could become an ongoing interest.

Join From Wherever You Are

Extras.tv aims to make it easier for people to introduce themselves online, without the old-fashioned barriers of having to be in the right place at the right time just to get noticed.

Take Your First Step Today

You don't have to be a professional actor to get started. You simply need to be aged 18 or over, create your profile and be ready to explore the possibilities.

Could You Be the Face a Production Is Looking For?

Television programmes, films and advertising campaigns may need all sorts of people. Sometimes the requirement is for a particular look or skill; sometimes it's for someone who looks like an ordinary member of the public.

You never know what a future production might need, which is why creating a profile and keeping your details up to date can be a useful first step.

Extras.tv cannot guarantee that you will be selected for work, receive an audition or be contacted by a production. However, we want to build a platform where people can present themselves and explore potential opportunities.

The Next Chapter Starts Here

When I first ran extras.tv, the internet was still in its early days compared with what we have today. Now, with the benefit of that original experience and the technology available to us, I'm relaunching the website with renewed enthusiasm.

My aim is simple: to give people a practical way to put themselves forward for potential television, film and advertising opportunities.

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to appear on screen, why not give yourself the chance to find out?

Register with extras.tv today, create your profile and take your first step towards being part of the action.

Your profile. Your opportunity. Your next chapter.