Why you should start learning an accent in 2024 to further your screen acting career
Learning an accent can be a valuable skill for any actor, but it is especially beneficial for screen actors. In the increasingly competitive world of film and television, actors who can convincingly portray characters from different regions and backgrounds are in high demand as the industry prepares for a boom in the new year. There […]
Acting CVs: Export As PDF
It’s easy to overcomplicate an Acting CV. You might feel the need to try and be creative in the layout, or perhaps want to showcase every version of your headshot on the cover page. First impressions are vital and as a result you want your CV to be as clear and digestible as possible. A […]
The Importance Of Attending Acting Classes Between Jobs
A frequently asked question, ‘are acting classes worth it?’ Acting classes are not a requirement for becoming an actor; if there’s anything that’s 100% certain in this industry, it’s that there’s no single path in becoming an actor both on screen or in theatre. However, with the wide range of unique classes that are becoming […]
Changes to Self-Tapes: Everything You Need To Know About Self-Taping in 2023
Changes to self-tapes – everything you need to know about self taping in 2023 Self-taping has become a staple in the acting industry, especially in the past few years. In 2023, there are several changes to self-tapes that every actor should be aware of. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to […]
‘Defeating Disability’ – Pursuing a Career in Acting with a Disability – Bryony Moss
Bryony Moss is a disabled actress with cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. Whilst working as a disability advocate on social media, Bryony is currently studying performing arts at college and loves horse riding. We reached out to Bryony for her to share some experiences on how she has overcome challenges being a disabled student and […]
Creating an Organic Performance on Set & Growing Your Acting Career with Director Richard Raymond
Richard Raymond is an award-winning British film director, who started his career at our base Pinewood Studios, working under Lord Richard Attenborough, Neil Jordan and Blake Edwards. His short film, Souls of Totality won 12 International Film Festivals, including Best Grand Jury Award at Hollyshorts, Best Short Film of the Festival at Raindance, Best Film […]
Acting Tips and Tricks for New Actors from Casting Director Ben Cogan
Esteemed casting director Ben Cogan has worked in casting for over 25 years and began as a Casting Assistant for many TV shows (including EastEnders, Holby City and Waking the Dead), before becoming the Casting Director for Doctors in 2002. 380 episodes later, Ben moved to Casualty and, in his time there, six episodes that […]
Student Diary: My Experience with Acting – Eden Avital Alexander
When did you start acting? I started my performing life when I was 5 years old; I truly doubt if anyone who will read this is younger than 15, so not sure if my experience of getting into the business is even relevant. To add to the fact that it was in a different country […]
My Experience at Actors Studio – Actors in Lockdown
As actors, we are always trying to advance, learn, build our ‘tool kits’. However, during the current times inspiration begins to dwindle, being in front of the camera suddenly terrifies me. Do I still have it in me?? To find out I jumped onto Tim Kent’s 5 Day Course, one of the few things available. […]
5 Ways to Take Control of Your Career. The Power of Marketing and Training.
For actors, it can sometimes feel like your career path is dictated for you by the industry. The uncertainty that 2020 has brought definitely hasn’t helped, but despite the rollercoaster this year has been, there are many reasons to be hopeful. Screen entertainment has provided so much comfort to people, and whilst areas of the […]
