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...

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Tips for Voiceover Artists from Ingrid Janssen-Armstrong
  Notable casting director Ingrid Janssen-Armstrong offered her wisdom to Mandy's voiceover professionals.
• 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.