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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Tips for Film & TV Crew from BAFTA-winning DoP Barry Ackroyd
BAFTA Award-winning Cinematographer Barry Ackroyd offered his wisdom to Mandy Crew professionals. -
How to Make Your Theatre Professional Profile Stand Out
We post hundreds of new jobs for production crew each week. Improve your Mandy profile with these tips and get hired this year. -
Job Descriptions
A quick guide to the different roles in theatre and stage crew job descriptions -
5 Top Tips for Self Taping Auditions
Actors, have you been asked to record a self tape? Fear not! Read our key tips for getting started. -
What does a Video Editor do?
Editing video and film can be a great career option in the film and tv industry -
How to Become a Music Supervisor?
Ever wanted to be a music supervisor in Film and TV? -
How to Make Your Crew Profile Stand Out on Mandy
We post hundreds of new jobs for production crew each week. Improve your Mandy profile with these tips and get hired this year. -
Tips for Young Performers from Casting Director Jo Hawes
Esteemed children’s casting director Jo Hawes recently offered her wisdom to young performers on Mandy. -
Tips for Voiceover Artists from Ingrid Janssen-Armstrong
Notable casting director Ingrid Janssen-Armstrong offered her wisdom to Mandy's voiceover professionals. -
Facebook Live: How to get your Indie Film Seen
The award-winning filmmakers of Saint Frances offer their expert advice to filmmakers on getting their indie film seen. -
Facebook Live: Self-Tapes & Zoom Auditions
We were joined by renowned Casting Directors Kate Evans and Shakyra Dowling. -
How to Work as a Video Game Voiceover Artist
Working as a video game voiceover artist can be lucrative, and Mandy is the perfect platform to get advice and find incredible jobs. -
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.