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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Which acting skills can you use at school and how?
Inspirational answers from Kids Casting Call Pro members who took part in our "Back to School" competition. -
The role of casting directors
Casting Directors are employed by directors and producers to sieve through the pool of acting talent and suggest the best candidates -
Advice for Actors from Casting Director Sharon Sorrentino
Top Casting Director and CDG member Sharon Sorrentino has worked on a variety of productions including major feature films, TV and Theatre -
Musical Theatre Tips from Casting Director Jim Arnold
Our members worked on their songs with Jim and left with some crucial pointers to work on for their next auditions. Here’s what you missed.. -
5 Tips from Jacob Sparrow (National Theatre Casting)
Read 5 top tips shared by Jacob Sparrow from the National Theatre Casting Department and keep your eyes peeled for our next Surgery! -
Benjamin Newsome Casting Advice for Singers
Benjamin Newsome CCP Singers Surgery -
The Razzamataz Theatre Schools Franchise
Razzamataz offers exceptional training in dance, drama and singing together with exciting opportunities to perform. -
Audition tips from top TV Drama Director Diana Patrick
Audition tips from top TV Drama Director Diana Patrick -
Theatre casting director tips from Alison Solomon
This CCP Surgery session was held in Birmingham with top theatre casting director Alison Solomon. -
Acting Audition advice from Casting Director Aisha Walters
Acting Audition advice from Casting Director Aisha Walters -
Ask the Experts - TAG Networking Event
Candid casting advice from top directors Michael Jackson, Martin Gibbons & Agent Anthony Williams -
Top tips for a successful voice career
Keen to help voiceover artists who are looking for work, Helen Lloyd from BeeAudio offers some invaluable advice. -
Working as a Voiceover Artist and a Radio Presenter
Tune in and listen up! Mandy Voices member Clare Reeves muses on the enriching relationship between voiceover work and radio presenting... -
How to see top London shows without breaking the bank!
From the Box Office share tips on how to get cheap West End theatre tickets -
So you want to be an actor: Getting Professional Experience
A guide to building up your credits and getting professional experience. -
An Actors guide to staying sane
A brief guide to things you can to do stay sane while working as an actor complete with tips provided by real working actors... -
Working on a Cruise Ship
An informative and witty account of life at sea by Richard Hunt -
Self Tape - Getting Started for Actors
Make the most of our new feature. -
So you want to be an actor: Getting Professional Training
University level drama courses, NCDT accreditation, costs and funding. -
Student Films: The Pros and Cons
Should you do it to cut your teeth and keep your hand in, or should you steer clear?