what you REALLY need to know working as a background actor 

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i do so much background work, i really enjoy it. Because, you see yourself a lot in the TV series or movies. Just keep going my friends, it is long journey but worth it)

Ive got my first day on set of a huge production tomorrow and this is veryyyy informative. Thank you

i frikking lovedddd the skit of a day in the life of BG. sooo freakin' true and helpful for newbie BG

Thank you for sharing this. It’s so helpful!

peep 11:55 for this video to be summed up in about a minute

I've worked background for 20 years in Canada. Vancouver. Toronto. St. John's Newfoundland. I love it! Great job.

I loved this video courtsss

I love being a background actor! I was thinking about doing a video about background work and I found you! I’m in the United States.

Love the humorous illustration 😂

Now I want to be a background actor

amazing so helpful

Thx!!! 😍😍😍

What union do you recommend in Vancouver bc I just got my first gig so as Bg so just wondering

I’m doing my first background gig for the spin off of grease tv show

What are some great Beginner Acting Courses in BC? I want to start but i dont know how? Like to get an agent they have high expectations and i need more tips!

I just finished 2 days of an M. Night Shyamalan produced movie and the directors Celine and Logan were so awesome..they put me in a boat with a key actor..just me and him and a stunt driver...I would have done it for free. Amazing and I saw him piss off the end of the boat. lol Oh and there were Helocopters...Now I want to be a full time background actor.

Hey courts, not sure if I spelled that right but, I was wondering where I can find background work? I live in Bethlehem PA and I googled it but I find no clear answer where to find background work in my area

nice vid

Have you ever tracked your steps on one of these days where you are walking on set for 12 hours???

We want tea 🍵

Which episode of Riverdale did you play?

My concern knowing I’d definitely have to travel for jobs is not know how long I’d have to be there for or if they’re gonna pay for hotel fees. There was one job I was looking at that paid for the transportation to the state they filmed in. But it didn’t say how long you’d be there for and if housing was provided while you’re there. I don’t want to potentially book a job to later find out I’m going to have to stay longer than imagined and work out a hotel situation. I just want to know what to expect. I guess it’s different for each production maybe.

I do background and speaking roles

Can you take pic with the actors?

LMFAO @ 2:49 😂

You live in La? And another thing I want to say u ever thought about getting a agent?

I wanna be a actor but i think i might be to fat and i have the skills for main acting but im to shy:(

How to apply

as a fellow background actor is it really a good idea to show your voucher on screen where people can see all the info they shouldn't be seeing

I got paid $16.50 for the good doctor S4. Great crafty on the good doctor!

You’re cute and funny! And your glasses look great on you! 👓 😌

lol

hey Courts! fellow BG'er and RU-vidr here. So freakin true about watching BG now LOL. Some are so good and some not so much :P p.s. Some personal info shows on your voucher so you may want to blur it. I'm not sure if you can delete comments, but you can delete this if you like. Cheers!

when do you get to get the food 💀 new sub ❣️

free food

No dear, it's NOT how you get your first credit with UBCP/ACTRA. You do need to get your first 15 vouchers to get A UNION NUMBER, NOT a credit. There are several ways to get your first credit: Get 1500 hours on set. You need to track your hours and give proof to the union. This can only work for your FIRST credit. OR Get picked to say a line while already on set and get an actor upgrade OR Audition and book an acting role on a unionized show. OR Some specific colleges or university programs can get you your first credit ( ask the union for which ones) So much more to cover but I'm on set so that's all for today.

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