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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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... -
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? -
Working on a Cruise Ship
An informative and witty account of life at sea by Richard Hunt -
Tax and Accounts Advice for Freelancers
Thinking about freelancing? Simple tax & accounts guide. -
Set yourself apart from the competition and get the gig!
This article was kindly provided by SoundGirls.org, who provide real world support for women working in the field of professional audio. -
So you want to be an actor: Getting the perfect showreel
Showreels are becoming a powerful way to display your versatility to casting directors and agents. -
Union and organisations
A guide to the various unions and organisations you can turn to for support, advice and guidance. -
Pleasing the Audience
Learn, laugh & interact at www.vocalist.org.uk -
Short & Sweet: A Guide to Radio Jingles
They float around in our heads for hours, but many of us give little thought to radio jingles... -
The Ultimate Promo Guide for Dancers
Blogging Actor Jason Broderick tells us how to best promote yourself in the performing arts industry -
The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Work for Actors
Should you do it to cut your teeth and keep your hand in, or should you steer clear? -
Top Singing Tips from Philip Foster
This Singers Pro surgery was our second collaboration with Casting Call Pro, and once again it was an inspirational day for our members. -
So you want to be an actor: Who are Equity
The Trade Union for actors and entertainment professionals -
Tips for student and novice employers
Casting 101 for first-timers. -
Get Into Theatre Guide: How do I write a directing proposal?
This guide was written by the team at GetIntoTheatre.org. -
Julie's Bicycle: Green Theatre Guide
This guide was written by Julie's Bicycle. -
Get the most out of your Fringe Show
Maximise your chance to impress Agents and Casting Directors at your fringe show.