Background(ed) (2007)

The comedic short film Backgrounded takes you into the wacky world of Evan Higginbotham: professional movie extra. One morning on the way to set, Evan and his fellow "Background Actors" are left behind. Unwittingly picked up by Terrorists, they are taken over the border to Mexico. Even after being stripped, hosed down, and stuck in a cold warehouse, not one of them can tell the difference between this and a normal day on a Hollywood set. Will they escape? Does anyone care? After experiencing this absurd circus Evan calls his career, he only knows one thing for sure: Hell IS other extras.

Director: Matt Jackson
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 16 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Matt Jackson
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Background(ed) about?
The comedic short film Backgrounded takes you into the wacky world of Evan Higginbotham: professional movie extra. One morning on the way to set, Evan and his fellow "Background Actors" are left behind. Unwittingly picked up by Terrorists, they are taken over the border to Mexico. Even after being stripped, hosed down, and stuck in a cold warehouse, not one of them can tell the difference between this and a normal day on a Hollywood set. Will they escape? Does anyone care? After experiencing this absurd circus Evan calls his career, he only knows one thing for sure: Hell IS other extras.
Who directed Background(ed)?
Background(ed) was directed by Matt Jackson.
Who stars in Background(ed)?
Background(ed) stars Tom Walz, Dominick Marrone, Bill Elverman, Cecelia Specht.
How long is Background(ed)?
Background(ed) has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is Background(ed)?
Background(ed) is a Adventure, Comedy film.
Where was Background(ed) produced?
Background(ed) was produced in United States of America.