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...

• Your Guide to Setting Up a Home Recording Studio
  Working as a voiceover actor can be a lucrative career, and here are our top tips for setting up a home recording studio.
• Facebook Live: How to get an Agent
  Renowned agents Marlene Sutton and Jennifer Goldhar joined us for our Facebook Live and offered advice on how actors can get an agent.
• The Benefits of Voice Training for Actors
  The key to success in your acting career could be mastering your breath control and delivery. Find out the benefits of voice training here.
• Tips for Voiceover Artists from Director of Notable Voices
  Director of Notable Voices and industry titan, Nick Clinch, recently helped voiceover professionals on Mandy in their careers.
• Child Performance Licensing in the UK
  Learn all about child performance licensing in the UK, ensuring parents and guardians of young performers can secure work legally.
• Tips for Actors from Casting Director Scott Wojcik
  Esteemed casting director Scott Wojcik of Wojcik | Seay Casting recently helped actors on Mandy in their careers.
• 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 Actors and Young Performers from Ben Cogan
  Esteemed casting director Ben Cogan recently helped actors and young performers on Mandy in their careers.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.