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...
Creative practice for a sustainable future
This guide was written by Volcano and Cynnal Cymru-Sustain Wales supported by Arts Council Wales and British Council.
Job Descriptions
A quick guide to the different roles in theatre and stage crew job descriptions
Tips for Film & TV Crew from Rebecca Fayyad Palud
Esteemed below-the-line agent Rebecca Fayyad Palud recently helped film & TV professionals on Mandy in their careers.
Facebook Live: Coping with your Mental Health in 2020
Renowned industry professionals discuss the ways you can improve your mental health in 2020 and the support that is available to you.
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
Setting up a Home recording studio
How to set up a home studio?
TV Presenter Showreels
The DOs and the DON'Ts of introducing yourself as a presenter.
What is a self-tape audition and how to master it
Self-Taping for auditions is the norm! Read our guide on how actors can self- tape with basic equipment and apply for acting jobs.
How to Become a Music Supervisor?
Ever wanted to be a music supervisor in Film and TV?
How to Make Your Performers Profile Stand Out on Mandy
We post hundreds of new jobs for performers each week. Improve your Mandy profile with these tips and get hired this year.
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.
Facebook Live: Production Post Pandemic
Top commercial production experts share their tips on getting tired and how Covid-19 has affected their projects
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 Film & TV Crew from BAFTA-winning DoP Barry Ackroyd
BAFTA Award-winning Cinematographer Barry Ackroyd offered his wisdom to Mandy Crew professionals.
Tips for Voiceover Artists from Ingrid Janssen-Armstrong
Notable casting director Ingrid Janssen-Armstrong offered her wisdom to Mandy's voiceover professionals.
7 Steps to Becoming a Scriptwriter
7 Steps to Becoming a Scriptwriter
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: Safety on Set : Covid-Compliant Workplace
We were joined by industry professionals for our Facebook Live session, discussing Covid-compliance on Film and TV sets!
Facebook Live: Self-Tapes & Zoom Auditions
We were joined by renowned Casting Directors Kate Evans and Shakyra Dowling.