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TV/FILM PRODUCTIONS IN 2010

Just a quick news item to remind everyone that the filming of Tracy Beaker Returns Series II starts in July 2010; therefore, please update your details.  If your details are more than 12 months out of date then it is unlikely that you will be chosen as an extra/supporting artist.

2009 was a very poor year for TV and film productions in the Northeast, however, it is hoped that 2010 will be a more fruitfull year with the new TV series Vera aswell as Tracy Beaker plus the possibility of a film. Needless to say we will continue to endeavour to find places for our members in these and other productions.

A special mention must be made about Northern Film & Media who invested in the pilot episode of Vera and has done so much to bring TV & Film production back to the Northeast.

TRACER BEAKER RETURNS

Extraspecials were in the forefront of the opening episode of a new BBC TV Series Tracy Beaker Returns.  The series is due to be screened later this year.

** PROFILE UPDATES **

It is important to update your profile every 12 months to show that you are interested in remaining with the web site. If your profile has not changed including contact details then Logon and go to "Edit Personal Details". Then press the [SAVE CHANGES] button at the bottom of the page and it will automatically update your details and move your picture to the front of the search listings, ie, the front of the queue in any search for an extra.

UPFRONT FEES

Equity continues to fight to change the law on upfront fees by agencies.  

 

DISAPPOINTING WINTER

It has been disappointingly quiet during the Winter period due to recession.  TV series such as "Wire in the Blood" and "Revenge Files of Alister Fury" have been cancelled due to TV companies making cutbacks.  In addition, it seems that more and more UK TV companies appear to be  filming outside the UK.  The only work we have seen over winter, especially in the Northeast, has been TV adverts, Photographic work and low budget films.  It is hoped that with the Spring things will improve as a new TV series is in the planning stage and there is a possibility of a major film.  In the meantime, we will endeavour to press forward and find more work.

EXTRASPECIALS PHOTOGRAPHS & UPDATES

Recently we have had a number of projects where our extraspecials have lost work because of poor photographs on their web page and/or insufficient details. It is in our member's interest to ensure that they upload a clear head photo that has been taken recently and, if possible, a semi full or full length photo which gives our clients an idea of the extra/model's build. In addition, they must ensure that they put in their full details and keep them up to date at least once per year. If members have problems with uploading photos or updating their web page then please contact us on action@extraspecials.tv.

NEW LAW ON UPFRONT FEES

On 6 April 2008 a new law came into operation which prevents agents and publishing services from taking money at casting sessions.  The following link gives Equity's comments to this new law: http://www.equity.org.uk/article.aspx?id=63%20&%20http://www.anactor.net .  Extraspecials have never charged upfront fees and fully supports Equity's fight to end this unfair practice.

Calling all students

Want to be on TV? Are you a fame junkie?  Even if you aren't, we want you!

 

The Journal

Extraspecials' launch is featured in The Journal

Extraspecial Venture

TWO Byker Grove veterans are taking inspiration from the BBC's Extras sitcom to launch a new business that will supply background artistes to high-profile regional and national productions.