The Extra (2005)
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- 1h 36min
- Comedy, Romance
- 21 Apr 2005 (Australia)
- Movie
A simplistic bloke with innocent eyes who sees movie stars getting money and girls and says, "Why not me?"
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Cast
| Jimeoin | ... |
The Extra
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| Rhys Muldoon | ... |
Curtis Thai-Buckworth
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Katherine Slattery | ... |
Claudia Grey
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| Shaun Micallef | ... |
Det. Paul Ridley
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Bob Franklin | ... |
Marko
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| Helen Dallimore | ... |
Kylie Crackenrack
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| Colin Lane | ... |
Danny
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| Raj Ryan | ... |
Simon Jones
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| Tayler Kane | ... |
Brett Tamsin
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Kristy Hinze | ... |
Katherine Arena
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William Ten Eyck | ... |
Ruben Rosenthal
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| Michael Carman | ... |
Loftus
(as Michael Carmen)
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Livinia Nixon | ... |
Celeste Skye
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Michael Veitch | ... |
Doctor
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| Tony Nikolakopoulos | ... |
Tony - Marko's Bouncer #1
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Marcus Jones | ... |
Marko's Bouncer #2 / Charlie
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| Samantha Healy | ... |
Door Bitch
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| David Tredinnick | ... |
Crime Catchers Director
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Russell Gilbert | ... |
Cameraman
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| Matthew Quartermaine | ... |
Head Crew Guy
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| Joelene Crnogorac | ... |
Katherine's PA
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Maurie Annese | ... |
Studio Security
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Paul Robertson | ... |
Studio Security
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| Damien Fotiou | ... |
2nd AD
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| Abe Forsythe | ... |
Paparazzi
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| Gil Tucker | ... |
Paparazzi
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Anthony Angus | ... |
VIP Bouncer
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Kevin Maxwell | ... |
Ext Limelight Bouncer
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| Stig Wemyss | ... |
Tour Guide
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Nick Hartigan | ... |
Director
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Michael Zangmeister | ... |
Editor
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Brendan O'Connor | ... |
Policeman #1
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Marco de Vincentis | ... |
Policeman #2
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Kevin Whitney | ... |
Tourist #1
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Mark Ruse | ... |
Tourist #2
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Helena Ruse | ... |
Tourist Kid
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Sean Ruse | ... |
Tourist Kid
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Ashley Evans | ... |
Dancer #1
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Beau McCleish | ... |
Dancer #2
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Eric McPhan | ... |
Ageing Producer
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Mick Moriarty | ... |
Rock Star
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Jean Clayton | ... |
Barbara Cartland Clone
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Bonnie Hill | ... |
Collagen Lips
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| Stephen Luby | ... |
Cardinal
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Bruno Charlesworth | ... |
Cardinal
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Abby Meates | ... |
Girl in Short Dress
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Luke Walker | ... |
Man in Cinema
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| Rebecca Hazlewood | ... |
Girlfriend in Cinema
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Poppy Bochrinis | ... |
Ruben's Handbag
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Kat Brooke | ... |
Contortionist
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Fabian Gheri | ... |
Tango Man
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Catherine Arena | ... |
Single Mum
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Devon Campbell | ... |
Child
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Connor Devereux | ... |
Child
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Rose McKeown | ... |
Child
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Gorgi Quill | ... |
Business Woman #1
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Katie Collins | ... |
Business Woman #2
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Cheryl Dobbie | ... |
Wardrobe Girl
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Woolfe Lewis | ... |
Drunk on Bus / Shuffleman
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Gabriel Lynch | ... |
Couple on Bus
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Annieke Griersmith | ... |
Couple on Bus
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Owen Luby | ... |
Soccer Playing Kid
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Jesse Ruse | ... |
Soccer Playing Kid
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| Ross Hannaford | ... |
Busker
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| Rob Murphy | ... |
Bar extra
(as Robert Murphy)
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Daniel Peterson | ... |
Pizza Shop Customer
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| Tom Vogel | ... |
Priest on Bus
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| Bec Asha | ... |
Pocahontas (uncredited)
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Julian Ben David | ... |
LimeLight Extra (uncredited)
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| Carolyn Bock | ... |
Curtis' movie star (uncredited)
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Chris Brennan | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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James Briggs | ... |
Fan Outside Limelight (uncredited)
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Steven Carroll | ... |
VIP Audience Member (uncredited)
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| Grant Carter | ... |
Star Struck Fan (uncredited)
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Nichelle Claire | ... |
Paparazzi (uncredited)
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Ben Grogan | ... |
Denim Dan (uncredited)
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Greg Marian | ... |
Paparazi (uncredited)
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| David Will No | ... |
Curtis' movie star (uncredited)
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Dan Slater | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Kevin Carlin | ||
Written by
| Jimeoin | ... | (written by) |
| Kevin Carlin | ... | (additional material) and |
| Tony McDonald | ... | (additional material) and |
| Dan Rosen | ... | (additional material) |
Produced by
| Bruno Charlesworth | ... | producer |
| Posie Graeme-Evans | ... | executive producer |
| Jennie Hughes | ... | executive producer (as Jennifer Hughes) |
| Stephen Luby | ... | producer |
| Mark Ruse | ... | producer |
Music by
| Roger Mason | ||
Cinematography by
| Mark Wareham | ||
Editing by
| Angie Higgins | ||
Editorial Department
| Henry Karjalainen | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Kelly O'Shea | ||
Production Design by
| Carrie Kennedy | ||
| Ben Morieson | ||
Costume Design by
| Kitty Stuckey | ||
Makeup Department
| Andrea Cadzow | ... | hair stylist supervisor |
| Kirsten Veysey | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Andy Pappas | ... | unit manager |
| Jane Sullivan | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Margie Beattie | ... | first assistant director |
| Brent Houghton | ... | additional action sequences |
| Emma Jamvold | ... | second assistant director |
| Annie Maver | ... | additional first assistant director |
| Andrew Pante | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Ben Bauer | ... | stand-by props |
| Victoria McKenzie | ... | set dresser |
| Matthew Parker-Charlton | ... | set builder |
| Collin Scott | ... | set dresser |
| Lisa Wang | ... | art department coordinator |
Sound Department
| Emma Bortignon | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rosemary Cullen | ... | foley artist |
| Jock Healy | ... | sound recordist |
| Chris O'Shea | ... | boom operator |
| Livia Ruzic | ... | dialogue editor |
| Sharon Ryan | ... | sound editor: atmosphere |
| Keith Thomas | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| John Fox | ... | special effects supervisor: additional footage |
| Glenn Holbrook | ... | special effects technician |
| Peter Stubbs | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Laurence Dodd | ... | digital compositor |
| Henry Gibbens | ... | visual effects artist |
| Ben Warner | ... | digital effects artist |
Stunts
| Lance Anderson | ... | stunt double |
| Marky Lee Campbell | ... | stunt performer |
| Zev Eleftheriou | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Amanda Graver | ... | stunts |
| Nathan James | ... | stunt performer |
| Brent Lister | ... | stunts |
| Siros Niaros | ... | stunt performer |
| Chris Pace | ... | stunt performer |
| Warwick Sadler | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Abboud | ... | lighting technician Nunawading studio |
| Les Frazier | ... | gaffer |
| Dean Garro | ... | key grip |
| Greg Gilbert | ... | a camera: steadicam operator |
| Robyn Good | ... | rigger |
| Tiny Good | ... | head rigger |
| Adam Kercheval | ... | best boy |
| Ben King | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Adrian Limbrick | ... | rigger |
| Ricky Schamburg | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| John Tsiavis | ... | gallery photographer |
| Anthony Tulloch | ... | rigging gaffer |
Casting Department
| Chloe Boulton | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Marcus Jones | ... | casting assistant |
| Justin Morley | ... | extras casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| John Van Gastel | ... | costumier |
| Fiona Rogan | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Hamish MacLeod | ... | location assistant |
| Peter Muston | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jamie Appleby | ... | composer: additional music |
| Laura Bishop | ... | music preparation |
| Christo Curtis | ... | orchestra recordist |
| Coralie Hartl | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Phillip Hartl | ... | concert master |
| Norman Parkhill | ... | music supervisor |
| Larry Rench | ... | orchestrator |
| Yuri Worontschak | ... | additional score production |
Script and Continuity Department
| Royce Dunn | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Lance Anderson | ... | safety supervisor |
| John Bromley | ... | armorer |
| Melanie Brunt | ... | production coordinator |
| Davids Darzins | ... | legal |
| John Fox | ... | armorer: additional footage |
| Victor Fukushima | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Ben Grogan | ... | runner |
| Jenny Moroney | ... | post-production accountant |
| Greg Sitch | ... | legal |
| Chris Swinbanks | ... | supervisor: digital film scanning |
| Sarah O'May Turner | ... | additional first aid |
| Rita Walsh | ... | assistant to producer |
| Natalie Rita Zibung | ... | traffic & security manager |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hoyts Distribution (2004) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Fida Film (2005) (Turkey)
- ITV - Independent Television (2005) (Russia)
- Lightning Entertainment (2005) (World-wide) (sales)
- Prooptiki (2005) (Greece)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Real People Victoria (extras casting)
- Showtech Australia (greenscreens)
- Showtech Australia (rigging crew and equipment supplied by)
- Studios 301 (orchestra score recording facility)
- VisionsMCP (extras casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man fixated on the concept of celebrity, or more accurately, how he can become one. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented. After trying to secure roles in myriad productions he finally finds employment as an extra, and what follows is his misadventures as he becomes involved with shady business men, producers and mobsters all of whom are fixated with show business. Written by I'm Sorry Julie |
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| Taglines | Nobody knew his name. They still don't. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jimeoin entertained the extras with jokes and such during breaks in filming, often staying on set until 4am despite not being needed in any scenes. On the final night of filming, Jimeoin made sure he met every extra and gave them a personal autograph. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Maybe Tomorrow See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The names of every extra appearing in the movie are credited first. Unfortunately, the text is so small, it is impossible to identify them. See more » |