Working as a background actor is a great learning experience as it can help you meet the crew members, observe other roles, and get on set experience, while earning a little extra money. 

Jennifer Bender, Executive Vice President of Central Casting, talks with Tanya about her role at Central Casting and how it can help springboard your career into the industry.

Listen to Jennifer share tips on how you can become a background extra and use it to launch your career in film.

Key points:
2:03 - How Jen got started
4: 57 - Being a woman in Hollywood
10:01 - Central Casting returning to work
14:16 - Changes in the industry
16:46 - Set etiquette for background actors
17:38 -  How does working as a background actor impact your ability to work in other departments
19:34 -  Career longevity of a background extra
20:05 - What SAG covers
21:39 - Working with different studios
22:23 - Always looking for people
22:49 - How often do background extras get a speaking role
23:40 - Is being an extra worth the money
24:25 - What should you bring to the casting
25:10 - What color & car type should you have
26:05 - Advice for breaking in the industry

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