Great concise video. I worked as a backround extra in 'Hoffa'.('92) An amazing moment was when 1500 men were "dead silent" between takes, & just stared at Jack Nicholson. You could hear a pin drop.
@@JohnnieBrannonFilmwork Last week was my first time trying out background actor work, and I was there 4 days. I made it on set 3/4 days. The movie is still in production, so I'm not sure how much I can share, but I will tell you that having a good attitude and looking like you are there to work goes a long way.
I’ve been keeping tabs on it. Twisters? Looks like it will be a big one. I saw they’re looking for background actors in Enid soon. A great way to dip your toes :)
Im meeting a famous actor next week and im gonna try to speak to him about getting into the industry to see if he can give any tips or anything hopefully he does cause i would love to do background work or small scenes in movies and shows it seems like a lot of fun
You shouldn't ever have a problem getting booked doing background on a film unless it's specific and you don't fit the criteria that BG casting is looking for. It's def a good way to get exposed as to how films are made. Real on set experience. Getting into principal work is a bit different and the actor you're meeting with will hopefully share with you their experience in how they were able to get into principal work. Good luck!
I don't think so. Once you make it on camera and people see you, you're much done with the film unless a production is really desperate. If you watch God's Not Dead 3, which was shot in Little Rock...you'll see alot of BG used in multiple scenes because they had such a hard time finding people.
@@JohnnieBrannonFilmwork thanks for the reply . One more thing , I’ve been told my voice is good , do you believe a voice actor voiceover actor is financially lucrative.
@@smoothwill Yes! Absolutely! I have friends who live in Arkansas that does nothing but voice over work. Another friend who lives in Dallas does Anime VO all the time and they make a great living wage at it.
@@JohnnieBrannonFilmwork you answered with voiceover work . I’m asking about tv and movie extra work . Can a person make a living doing only movie, tv, extra work that’s my question . Not voiceover work .
@@smoothwill Sorry to get back to you so late. I wouldn't count on BG work for stability but it could also depend on where you are located. I'm in Arkansas and the BG work I did was in Louisiana. I think if you were in L.A, you would have better opportunities but that would depend on what a production would need specifically.
Great concise video. I worked as a backround extra in 'Hoffa'.('92) An amazing moment was when 1500 men were "dead silent" between takes, & just stared at Jack Nicholson. You could hear a pin drop.
Thank you! That's amazing to hear! I love to hear stories like this!
Got my first job as a background actor tomorrow, thanks for the tips!
That's awesome! I'd love to hear which film as well as your experience. How did it go?
Thanks for all that. Great information in there, especially about how opportunities can present themselves when you've got a good attitude. thank you.
Absolutely! Would love to hear about any experiences you have! Please share them when they happen.
Shreveport was definitely a hub for a while, and it is slowly getting back to it
NIce to hear! It was a blast working on these films down that way.
All of this advice and what to expect is spot on!
Thank you! If you get on a set, would love to hear some stories...please share when you do.
@@JohnnieBrannonFilmwork Last week was my first time trying out background actor work, and I was there 4 days. I made it on set 3/4 days. The movie is still in production, so I'm not sure how much I can share, but I will tell you that having a good attitude and looking like you are there to work goes a long way.
@@chaddfry5345 That's fantastic! When the time is right, please come back and share and where we can look for you!
@@JohnnieBrannonFilmwork will do
Thanks for sharing. Just booked my first background work and it was awesome. Still learning.
That’s awesome! The first step towards many more I hope! Please share your experience after you wrap!
Such a dope video 💯
Thank you so much! Share any experiences...would love to hear them!
Got my first background role this week. This video helped calm me down lol
That is awesome to hear! Congratulations and thank you for sharing! Which film was it for?
Thank you!
watching from OKC, we have a major motion film coming up in my area! It will be my first time! Thank you for the great tips!
I’ve been keeping tabs on it. Twisters? Looks like it will be a big one. I saw they’re looking for background actors in Enid soon. A great way to dip your toes :)
I love your stories
Thank you! I'll be sharing more very soon :)
Im meeting a famous actor next week and im gonna try to speak to him about getting into the industry to see if he can give any tips or anything hopefully he does cause i would love to do background work or small scenes in movies and shows it seems like a lot of fun
You shouldn't ever have a problem getting booked doing background on a film unless it's specific and you don't fit the criteria that BG casting is looking for. It's def a good way to get exposed as to how films are made. Real on set experience. Getting into principal work is a bit different and the actor you're meeting with will hopefully share with you their experience in how they were able to get into principal work. Good luck!
Can a person make a good living at only doing extra background work ?
I don't think so. Once you make it on camera and people see you, you're much done with the film unless a production is really desperate. If you watch God's Not Dead 3, which was shot in Little Rock...you'll see alot of BG used in multiple scenes because they had such a hard time finding people.
@@JohnnieBrannonFilmwork thanks for the reply . One more thing , I’ve been told my voice is good , do you believe a voice actor voiceover actor is financially lucrative.
@@smoothwill Yes! Absolutely! I have friends who live in Arkansas that does nothing but voice over work. Another friend who lives in Dallas does Anime VO all the time and they make a great living wage at it.
@@JohnnieBrannonFilmwork you answered with voiceover work . I’m asking about tv and movie extra work . Can a person make a living doing only movie, tv, extra work that’s my question . Not voiceover work .
@@smoothwill Sorry to get back to you so late. I wouldn't count on BG work for stability but it could also depend on where you are located. I'm in Arkansas and the BG work I did was in Louisiana. I think if you were in L.A, you would have better opportunities but that would depend on what a production would need specifically.