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...

• How to find crew and acting jobs for the BBC
  Many actors and crew dream about working on a BBC production. Here we explain the easiest way to find crew and acting jobs for the BBC.
• Getting the perfect Actor Headshot
  What should your headshot say about you? What to avoid in a headshot? Where to get your headshot done?
• Making Career-Boosting Content During the Pandemic
  Filmmakers and actors are finding success for their projects in 2020 and this is how you can get your production off the ground.
• Top Tips on starting a Career in Film & TV
  Industry Expert Sue Fletcher (ex-BBC) shares her inside knowledge on Film & TV
• 10 Tips for a Powerful Showreel Edit
  Learn from an esteemed screenwriter and film director on how you can perfect your showreel.
• Top tips for Video Game Voiceovers
  Jay Appleyard's profile just seems to burst at the seams. Here he talks to Mandy Voices about creating character voices...
• How to Get a Job as a Runner
  Advice on how to get your first Film/TV Runner job
• Career Guidance from CDA Casting Directors
  Renowned CDA Casting Directors have shared their career guidance for actors on Mandy.
• Hannah Birkett gives casting advice for actors
  Commercial/Film Casting Director Hannah Birkett gives top casting advice for actors
• Inside the mind of top Casting Director Emily Tilelli
  What goes through the head of a CD? We sat down with one of the top players in the game, Emily Tilelli, to unravel the mystery!
• Top acting tips from Totally-Lit
  We interviewed Paul David-Gough and Anthony Lewis from Totally-Lit! Theatre Arts Training
• What Actors need to know about Motion Capture Performance
  Advice for Actors from mocap guru Oliver Hollis-Leick | Tips for actors who want to get into Motion Capture Performance
• 9 Tips from Casting Director Peter Hunt
  Mandy Surgery sessions are free events for actors to meet casting directors
• Facebook Live: Casting Child Actors
  Casting Director Debbie O'Brien talks about licensing for young performers & how you can master self-tapes & virtual auditions.
• Tips for Actors Working in Film & TV
  Casting Director Tips for Actors Working in the Film & TV Industry
• Tips for Actors from Casting Director Michael Cassara
  Renowned casting director Michael Cassara offered his tips and guidance for actors on Mandy.
• 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.
• How to Perfect Your Comedic Performance
  Our expert team has outline the ways you can take your comedic performance style to the next level.
• Facebook Live: Coping with Mental Health in this Climate
  Renowned industry professionals discuss the ways you can improve your mental health in 2020 and the support that is available to you.
• Tips for Actors from Agent Julie Martin
  Top agent at BMG Atlanta, Julie Martin, held free sessions with actors on Mandy, helping them excel in their careers.