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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Advice for Actors from Casting Director Sharon Sorrentino
Top Casting Director and CDG member Sharon Sorrentino has worked on a variety of productions including major feature films, TV and Theatre -
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! -
Headshot Experiment | See examples from 3 photographers
3 different styles of actor headshot portraits taken by the members of the Association of Professional Headshot Photographers -
Benjamin Newsome Casting Advice for Singers
Benjamin Newsome CCP Singers Surgery -
The Razzamataz Theatre Schools Franchise
Razzamataz offers exceptional training in dance, drama and singing together with exciting opportunities to perform. -
Audition tips from top TV Drama Director Diana Patrick
Audition tips from top TV Drama Director Diana Patrick -
Theatre casting director tips from Alison Solomon
This CCP Surgery session was held in Birmingham with top theatre casting director Alison Solomon. -
Acting Audition advice from Casting Director Aisha Walters
Acting Audition advice from Casting Director Aisha Walters -
Ask the Experts - TAG Networking Event
Candid casting advice from top directors Michael Jackson, Martin Gibbons & Agent Anthony Williams -
Tax and Accounts Advice for Freelancers
Thinking about freelancing? Simple tax & accounts guide. -
Set yourself apart from the competition and get the gig!
This article was kindly provided by SoundGirls.org, who provide real world support for women working in the field of professional audio. -
So you want to be an actor: Getting the perfect showreel
Showreels are becoming a powerful way to display your versatility to casting directors and agents. -
Union and organisations
A guide to the various unions and organisations you can turn to for support, advice and guidance. -
Pleasing the Audience
Learn, laugh & interact at www.vocalist.org.uk -
Short & Sweet: A Guide to Radio Jingles
They float around in our heads for hours, but many of us give little thought to radio jingles... -
The Ultimate Promo Guide for Dancers
Blogging Actor Jason Broderick tells us how to best promote yourself in the performing arts industry -
The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Work for Actors
Should you do it to cut your teeth and keep your hand in, or should you steer clear? -
Top Singing Tips from Philip Foster
This Singers Pro surgery was our second collaboration with Casting Call Pro, and once again it was an inspirational day for our members. -
So you want to be an actor: Who are Equity
The Trade Union for actors and entertainment professionals