FAQ
This is the place to look for any help with Extra Ordinary Casting. This area of the site will constantly be expanding, if you have any questions, please Contact Us.
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[1] How do you define disability?
We use the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) definition. The DDA defines a disabled person as anyone who has or has had a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial, adverse and long term effects on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities.
That said we do not test anyone - if you identify yourself as a disabled person and you are prepaired to state your disability on a registration form, then you can apply.
[2] Why do I need to pay?
Your membership fee covers the costs of building your page, all administration costs and the maintenance of the website.
After that we don't take a penny from you in commission!
[3] How do I pay?
Payment is handled through paypal. If you don't have a paypal account, don't worry you can still pay us online using a credit or debit card.
[4] Can I apply if I am under 18?
If you are under 18 please contact us: info@extraordinarycasting.co.uk before registering.
[5] What about disabled people outside of the UK?
A present Extra Ordinary Casting is only available for people based in the UK, and able to work in the UK.
[6] How much interest will I get?
We never know what our clients will be looking for next, so we cannot make any guarantees.
[7] Do I have to be a professional with a specific talent?
No, casting companies will be looking for all kinds of attributes and qualities so be honest and be yourself!
[8] Do I have to have Internet and E-mail facilities?
Because so much of the casting information we supply is of an urgent nature we can only offer this service to those with an email address.
[9] Who will contact me?
We will contact you initially with the opportunity. Once you apply for an opportunity, then you will be contacted directly by the company in question. Extra Ordinary Casting will be available to all broadcasters and production companies. This will increase your chances of finding work.
[10] Are my contact details visible to everyone?
No, professionals will only be able to see your contact details once you have applied and agreed to be considered for an opportunity.
[11] What about photos?
You do not need to splash out on professional photos, as long as they are clear and is recent.
Ideally you would have a head shot (close up) and a full length shot.
Casting directors may look for a particular disability and this may mean that members whose disability is not readily apparent in their picture may not be booked as frequently.
[12] When will I get work?
Of course we want everyone to get as much out of Extra Ordinary Casting as they can, but we also have to be honest. Our website is not an agency and therefore we are not offering any guarantee or promise of work to anyone. By joining Extra Ordinary Casting, you are making yourself available to potential employers and industry professionals and you never can tell what they will be looking for and when.
[13] I'm not getting any emails?
If you use a free email account such as hotmail or yahoo we suggest you add Extra Ordinary Casting to your contacts or your emails will end up in your junk box or being filtered by your spam control.
[14] Why didn't I hear anything back?
There are no guarantees in this industry, who knows what people are looking for.
Don't take anything personally. It may appear rude if you don't receive a reply, but this will be due to the number of applicants.
If companies spent all their time sending out rejection letters, they may never get the production off the ground.
[15] Do you charge the media production company?
No we do not take any money, but we encourage and offer every facility for them to make contributions to disability charities. We feel this is the right and fair thing to do.