EXCLUSIVE: Tony-nominated Broadway actor John Cariani (The Band's Visit) on succeeding in theatre
John Cariani is a TV and Broadway actor known for playing Julian Beck in Law & Order, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his turn as Motel the Tailor in the Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof in 2004 and playing Itzik in this year's ten-time Tony Award-winning musical The Band's Visit. Here John tells Mandy News how he started out in the industry, about his process on The Band's Visit and what actors need to do to succeed.
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Exclusive Interviews
Wrapal Acquired by Set Scouter, Creating Largest Locations Company in North America
Wrapal, the film industry’s first startup connecting filmmakers to film locations, has been acquired by Canada-based Set Scouter, forming the largest film locations database in North America.
Read moreAn Interview with Dave Fennoy, voice of Lee Everett in 'The Walking Dead' Game
Dave Fennoy is an award winning voice actor whose best known work among others is the role of Lee Everett in The Walking Dead. Dave talks to Mandy News about his introduction to voice acting and playing Lee in 'The Walking Dead' game.
Read more"Get on set and wear those hats, try those things" cinematographer Pietro Villani
Los Angeles based cinematographer Pietro Villani has been shooting movies, documentaries, shorts and commercials worldwide for 18 years. Peter Villani talks to Mandy News about his involvement with Rubber Tree Productions' feature film I'm Not Here, starring JK Simmons, his upcoming projects and advice for aspiring cinematographers.
Read more"Don’t be shy to reach out to anyone you really want to connect with" editor Christopher S Capp
Mandy News talks to Film Editor Christopher S. Capp who is known for his work on The Hunger Games, Honeymoon and Strange Angel.
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Featured News
"Having your own voice is the important thing" with production & costume designer Fiona Crombie
Fiona Crombie, production designer and costume designer, known for Macbeth, Top of the Lake and Una talks to Mandy News about getting involved in the world of film, her process of working on 'The Favourite' and advice for upcoming production designers.
Read more"Just remember we WANT you to get the job" with Casting Director and BFI panelist Heather Basten
Mandy News talks to the casting director Heather Basten who worked on the film Pin Cushion, Netflix series The End Of The F*****g World and assisted on BAFTA-winning TV Feature Ellen. Heather will be a panelist for young emerging actors called “Getting Into Acting” at the BFI Future Film Festival 2019. Heather shares with us how she started her career at BFI and how it kicked started her career, what makes a great casting director and what she enjoys most within the role.
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Advice
Advice for Actors: Comparisons
In this month's advice column, film & TV industry Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage talks about comparing your career to your peers and how to be proactive in furthering your acting career.
Advice for Actors: The value of Networking
In this month's advice column, film & TV industry Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage talks about the importance of networking for actors to make connections and grow in confidence.
