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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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. -
How to find an agent
How to Get an Agent? Agents are the conduit between directors, casting directors and the actor. -
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.