bpSchoch
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This is work for those with flexible schedules or those who need to do something while looking for work in the meanwhile. I get nothing from this other than to share what I've discovered myself and is fun to do on the side also.
Believe it or not, the DC area is one of the big areas for TV production and commercials and it's not that hard to get temp jobs playing extras (ignore any offers that require you to pay any money to do this as they are rip-offs).
My wife and I started to do this as a part time thing and may end up doing this as a retirement jobs as they are a bunch of fun. We've now been in a half-dozen of various episodes on Discovery ID Channel. My first job (with no experience at all) was to portray a priest in an episode of "Southern Fried Homicide" (episode 6 aired July 10). The rest of what we've filmed on will air in September and October.
But the reason for the post today, is that there is a job to be in a commercial for a firearms dealer: Benelli USA
This is the link for the ad: On-camera talent wanted for professional video (Washington, DC)
The big deal with these is to get your photos as described. I would recommend having them done outside and look your best. Perhaps they may want a bit more experience than nothing for this one, but you have to start somewhere. I would include that you are vary familiar with firearms.
The following ads are easier to get when starting off:
There is a lot of garbage on craigslist but the stuff with Discovery ID on it or from Sirens Media is legit. (most of our work has been with Sirens Media)
Extras Needed Aug. 15-17; Aug. 19-22 for Discovery ID (DMV)
OPEN CALL/SUBMIT for AUDITIONS/EXTRAS for ID NETWORK (DMV)
Detectives and Male Extras Aug. 15-17 for Discovery ID (DMV)
When I respond, i just gave them my name (First last), age, height, weight (contact number, email address) add any comments or experience if any and then attach photos and that's it.
Most of the stuff is filmed within 1 hour of DC Metro, including surprisingly a lot in Frederick, Maryland.
I can continue this discussion like what happens if you get picked, what to expect, how it works on set etc.
Believe it or not, the DC area is one of the big areas for TV production and commercials and it's not that hard to get temp jobs playing extras (ignore any offers that require you to pay any money to do this as they are rip-offs).
My wife and I started to do this as a part time thing and may end up doing this as a retirement jobs as they are a bunch of fun. We've now been in a half-dozen of various episodes on Discovery ID Channel. My first job (with no experience at all) was to portray a priest in an episode of "Southern Fried Homicide" (episode 6 aired July 10). The rest of what we've filmed on will air in September and October.
But the reason for the post today, is that there is a job to be in a commercial for a firearms dealer: Benelli USA
This is the link for the ad: On-camera talent wanted for professional video (Washington, DC)
The big deal with these is to get your photos as described. I would recommend having them done outside and look your best. Perhaps they may want a bit more experience than nothing for this one, but you have to start somewhere. I would include that you are vary familiar with firearms.
The following ads are easier to get when starting off:
There is a lot of garbage on craigslist but the stuff with Discovery ID on it or from Sirens Media is legit. (most of our work has been with Sirens Media)
Extras Needed Aug. 15-17; Aug. 19-22 for Discovery ID (DMV)
OPEN CALL/SUBMIT for AUDITIONS/EXTRAS for ID NETWORK (DMV)
Detectives and Male Extras Aug. 15-17 for Discovery ID (DMV)
When I respond, i just gave them my name (First last), age, height, weight (contact number, email address) add any comments or experience if any and then attach photos and that's it.
Most of the stuff is filmed within 1 hour of DC Metro, including surprisingly a lot in Frederick, Maryland.
I can continue this discussion like what happens if you get picked, what to expect, how it works on set etc.
