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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Casting Director Tips: How to Prepare for an Audition
We have sat down with some of the top casting directors in the industry and they have offered their top tips when preparing for an audition. -
Facebook Live: The Secrets Behind Casting Blockbuster Movies
We were joined by renowned Casting Directors Jeremy Zimmermann and Manuel Puro. -
Getting into the world of theatre
What qualifications do you need? Is it better to get vocational training on the job, learning as you go along, or do you need a degree? -
Building your social media brand as an actor
It's time to embrace the digital age and boost your chances of getting cast in an upcoming role. -
Advice: How to stay calm
Film & TV Industry Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage gives tips on how to deal with anxiety and stress in the current climate. -
Advice for Actors: Comparison and Success
YAFTA's Managing Director Charlotte Armitage gives tips to actors on how to deal with success and comparisons. -
How to get a great Headshot
Read these insiders' tips from a Casting Director on what they look for in a headshot. -
Book the job: Audition tips from a Casting Director
Read these insiders' tips from a Casting Director and nail your audition. -
How to master your Feature Film Audition
Read these insiders' tips from a Casting Director and nail your feature film audition. -
Build the perfect showreel: Tips from a Casting Director
Read these insiders' tips to ensure your showreel stands out from the crowd. -
Tips To Create A Film Festival Strategy
​Festival Formula - Katie McCullough - Surgery Tuesday 27th February -
Top Tips for singing auditions
Top Tips for singing auditions -
A Dancers Guide to Working Abroad
A dancers' guide to working abroad and staying safe -
Everything you need to know about voice-reels
Studio Engineer Tim O'Donoghue is one of the best people to dish out advice, so we turned the microphone on him... -
Creating a voicereel
The voice reel should quickly deliver an indication of your style, both on and off the mic. -
Child Actors' Agents
Ever wondered if you need representation? Find out what does an Agent do and how do you get one. -
Practices to Aid your 2020 Career Plan
YAFTA's Managing Director Charlotte Armitage gives tips to aid an Actor's career plan -
How to land your crew job
How to land your next film and tv job! -
So you want to be an actor: Auditions & Interviews
A quick guide to auditioning and interviewing at dance and drama schools - what to expect and how to prepare. -
How to Start Your Career as a Voiceover Artist
Working as a voiceover actor can be incredible, and here are our top tips on how you can find work in this field.