Social Media Will Improve Your Career  
by Justine Priestley - Really Bright Media 08 May 2012

As an actor or presenter, YOU are your business.

And in this competitive digital age, your online presence is your ‘shop front’. Social media gives performers a massive (free) opportunity. Here are the top five reasons why you should develop your online presence... continue reading 

     

Thinking Of Working As An Extra?  
by Admin - 04 May 2012

Being a film Extra can be a fantastic way to earn some money and have fun.

Sometimes though it can be hard work, mainly because there is usually is a lot of waiting around.

Here are some guidelines to get you started... continue reading    

     

Top 10 Tips For Presenters
by Gareth Davies - The Presenter Studio 12 April 2012

The Presenter Studio have played a role in the careers of countless presenters from Dermot O'Leary, Claudia Winkleman to Christine Bleakley.

So here are our top tips to making it big... continue reading              

 
     

Views On Being An Acting Teacher  
by Simon Furness - The Actor's Temple
7th April 2012

Most acting training is a short gap solution, an attempt to fill the void created by the fact that very few actors today have the opportunity to be taught their craft 'live' on the job by experienced professionals either in film, on television or in the theatre. In a society obsessed with... continue reading

 
     

Want To Be A TV Presenter? It’s all about first impressions... 
by Guy Lambert - Producer 5 Feb 2012

There are a huge number of companies out there offering training and  showreel production for TV presenters. So when I set up tvpresentingadvice.com I decided instead to draw on my own experiences as a TV producer to help presenters understand the hiring and auditioning process... continue reading

 
     

The Importance Of A Showreel For An Actor 
by Geoff Cockwill - Silvertip Films 5th January 2012

Every single actor should have a showreel. It’s as simple as that. It’s your calling card, your introduction to casting agents, managers and talent scouts. Without one…how will anyone know you’re out there as an actor?

A showreel really needs to be... continue reading

 
     

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