Find out what are the best and worst parts of being an extra. Brett Hunter gives us his side of the story.
How Long have you been with MCTV?
I was with MCTV last year for 6 months and have just rejoined a month ago.
What do you do when you are not working in Film and TV?
I work in Sports Marketing and Sponsorship. I’m in between contracts and feel this is a great way to have some fun and earn some money on the side.
What Jobs have you worked on?
I was an inmate on Love Child and spent a day in JAIL!
An excited fan in a Cricket commercial for Toyota where we jumped up and down with the players.
A computer desk operator in the BBC/ABC drama Cleverman.
A fan at an AFL Game for My Life in 50 Words TV Series
An extra in a TV ad for CommBank, we went to different locations around the CBD and changing clothes at each spot.
Best/ Memorable Moments on set?
We did a Cricket related TV Commercial and we got to meet a few of the Australian Cricket team, they were all great blokes and stopped for autographs and pictures!
Most difficult part about working on set?
Sometimes the waiting around gets a bit boring, but take a book and a great chance to catch up on some reading!
Tips for others who are getting started.
Be open to try anything and ensure you let the guys at MCTV know when your available.
When you do get a gig, be on time and relax and enjoy it!
