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...
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.
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.
Safety on set for makeup artists in a Covid-19 era
Leading makeup artist Coco Hirani has highlighted ways in which MUA and employers can ensure safety on set during Covid-19.
How to Work as an Audiobook Narrator
Working as a voiceover artist can be a lucrative career, and Mandy is the perfect platform to get advice and find incredible jobs.
Tips for Film & TV producers from Rebecca O'Brien
Acclaimed producer Rebecca O'Brien chatted with our talented members and helped them with their CV, career and more.