I see a lot of adverts on Gumtree for extras or to be in adverts. Are they genuine?

VanNistelrooy

I'm looking for some summer work, and have seen lots of jobs on Gumtree asking for models, extras etc. Has anybody got any experience with these? Do they really pay out? And is there a more official way of finding these jobs?

Example:

"Cineworld is hiring 200 extras for their cinema commercial.
Looking for extras- people from all field of life- kids, parents, teenagers, youngsters, grandparents etc.."

Sorry if I'm not posting this in the right place, I'm new to this website.

Thanks

nobulljusttruth

NO, IF ANY EXTRAS COMPANY ASK FOR A FEE, THEY ARE BOGUS

That is it. They may well be a company offering extras, but nevet pay for the privallage.

Star Now is another, looks good but there is a monthly fee.

unlikelyheroine

I would reiterate the above. No reputable agency will ask you to pay either for work or to be on their books. They should be paying you to work, not the other way around. I was an extra a few times when I was a kid & teenager and no fees applied, I was simply paid for the work I did.