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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7 Steps to Becoming a Scriptwriter
7 Steps to Becoming a Scriptwriter -
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. -
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. -
How to Get a Job as a Runner
Advice on how to get your first Film/TV Runner job -
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 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. -
Acting Terminology: A Guide to Key Concepts and Jargon
A Comprehensive Guide to Key Concepts and Industry Jargon -
How to build your social media brand
It's time to embrace the digital age and boost your chances of getting hired in the creative industry. -
Writing an Effective Cover Letter
How do you compose a good cover letter? What are the dos and don'ts of Dancers Pro jobs applications? -
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. -
Posting A Job
If you've never posted a casting call or job listing before, or just make to make sure you've included all the relevant information read on! -
How Performers Can Get Cast from TikTok
Casting directors continue to cast talent on social media, including TikTok. This is how you can embrace the platform & land your next job. -
How to Choose Your Professional Actor Name
Equity Advice on Choosing Your Professional Name -
Getting the perfect Actor Headshot
What should your headshot say about you? What to avoid in a headshot? Where to get your headshot done? -
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... -
Career Guidance from CDA Casting Directors
Renowned CDA Casting Directors have shared their career guidance for actors on Mandy. -
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