Actors: Become an Extra With Explore Talent

Hollywood, CA (April 23, 2006) – Many people who want to be an extra are not aware of the difference between union and non-union work.

Most extras in Hollywood are not union extras that are part of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) www.sag.org. The reality of the business is that it’s very hard to get into the union. Although once a member, the actor receives medical insurance and a higher compensation for their work. The downside is the amount of work available to the actor goes down.

There are a certain number of union extra jobs that have to be available for every union film in production. Since the productions have to pay the union people more, they usually only hire the minimum amount, resulting in more work for non-union members.

Even though non-union extra work doesn’t come with medical benefits, it can be a great start for acting hopefuls that can lead to union work later on.

Explore Talent deals with non-union work coming from productions that require extras for films.

Once a member with Explore Talent, actors can find work by simply logging onto the site. After completing the job, the work is added to their resume which remains on the site for casting directors looking to bring people in for auditions for speaking parts.

Some actor hopefuls like Debbie Wood have expressed their enthusiasm for the site and their subsequent success upon joining. “I got my first job that was specifically through ExploreTalent. I was submitted for an audition…and I was selected as a featured extra for two scenes.”

For more information on how to become an extra, visit Explore Talent www.exploretalent.com