Industry Guides & Career Advice
Read our helpful guides and top tips from experts and discover how to make a successful career in the film industry. We cover everything from finding your first job in film, insider knowledge on auditions, explaining what everyone does on a film set, how to perfect a self-tape, finding an agent and much more...
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Staying safe online and at auditions
When auditioning for a part it doesn't do any harm to ensure your own safety and security. This is a very basic guide on things to consider. -
Become a Director of Photography
If you aspire to be a Cinematographer or Director of Photography, then your journey starts within the camera department. -
So you want to be an actor: Should I go to Drama School?
Choosing a drama school -
Top Tips For Acting Auditions & Castings
A quick guide to auditioning and interviewing at dance and drama schools - what to expect and how to prepare. -
A Guide to Life on Tour
On the road again with Ashley Andrew's journal about musical theatre on tour! -
Making Connections on the Mandy Network
Connections allow you to link with friends, colleagues and potential collaborators on the Mandy Network. -
Irene Cotton, CDG offers Free careers advice for Actors
Following a CCP Surgery with Irene Cotton here we share her key advice on agents, headshots and approach to casting directors. -
5 Top Tips on Getting Good Headshots
Choosing the right headshot is essential for any performer. Remember, it's your calling card! -
How to sing in a West End musical and tour the world!
This surgery was an exciting collaboration between mandy singers and mandy actors. -
What Should a Headshot Say About Your Child?
A professional headshot is one of the key criteria for being a member of Mandy Kids. -
Beginner's Guide for Child Actors and Models
Your child has expressed an interest in performing arts. What happens next? -
So you want to be an actor: Getting The Perfect Headshot
What should your headshot say about you? What to avoid in a headshot, where to get your headshot done. -
Rehearsal and Recording Studios
Here is a list of some of the best rehearsal and recording studios around the country. -
Young Filmmaker vs. The World
11 tips for young filmmakers to build a strong foundation for success -
Tips for better Self-Taping
Read these insiders' tips from a Casting Director on how to do better self tapes -
How to get the right headshots
Charlotte Thornton shares her tips on how to get headshots that fit your acting style -
How to Master your Monologue
How-to Master your Monologue -
10 Tips from casting director Ginny Schiller
Our recent Mandy Surgery with casting director Ginny Schiller provided tailored career advice to all shortlisted candidates -
Musical Theatre Tips from Casting Director Jim Arnold
Our members worked on their songs with Jim and left with some crucial pointers to work on for their next auditions. Here’s what you missed.. -
5 Tips from Jacob Sparrow (National Theatre Casting)
Read 5 top tips shared by Jacob Sparrow from the National Theatre Casting Department and keep your eyes peeled for our next Surgery!