We have reached the end of January 2020, and yet, there’s still no flying cars! But there are still great films and television being made daily. Here at IPM, we’ve got a list of films that might, at least, make you feel like the future is here today. Take a look at our top 5 films set in 2020 with a vision of what filmmakers believed the future would look like.

The Terminator This one is cheating a little; most of the film is set in the 1980’s, as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s implacable android stalks Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn. Nonetheless, a dark future looms over everything, fantastically visualized by James Cameron; the image of a steel foot stepping onto a mountain of skulls will haunt your nightmares.

V for Vendetta ​Speaking of The Matrix, the Wachowski’s produced this sorely underrated adaption of the Alan Moore graphic novel. Hugo Weaving gives a gripping performance as freedom fighter/terrorist V in a vision of a Britain that has fallen to a fascistic police state. Across from him, Natalie Portman plays Evey, who soon learns how precarious freedom is. Let’s hope our 2020’s don’t look like this.

Logan ​Hugh Jackman’s swan song as Wolverine, a near-future western where the highways of America are filled with self-driving trucks, and anti-mutant chemicals are in the corn. Deliriously violent, yet hiding a strong emotional core, watch this for a breakout performance by Dafne Keen and an oddly heartwarming (adoptive) father and daughter road trip across a changing landscape.

Pacific Rim ​Guillermo Del Toro’s action-packed blockbuster, a dizzying love letter to Japanese kaiju films and mecha anime. When giant monsters threaten the world, humanity builds giant robots to protect itself. Perhaps not the smartest concept of all time, but we all know what we’re here for, and Del Toro delivers; watch on the biggest screen you can find.

Children of Men ​Alfonso Cuarón's mediation on the meaning of hope in a hopeless world; an uncompromising vision of a time when childbirth simply ceases, and humanity is on the brink of extinction. It’s up to Clive Owen to protect Clare-Hope Ashitey, the first pregnant woman in over 20 years. Beautiful and quietly defiant; makes for a great dystopian double feature with V For Vendetta.

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​The first thing a casting director looks at for potential actors to call in for their casting sessions is their headshot. If the headshot catches Casting's attention, you’ve already made the first step in getting through that door. There many opportunities that can come from having an incredible headshot, even if you do not have a full actors CV just yet! Take a look at the importance of your headshots and some things to keep in mind for your career!

Why You Need an Actor's Headshot

What Makes a Professional Headshot? What makes a professional headshot is the photographer's knowledge of the industry. Proper framing, light and wardrobe are key alongside making sure that your headshots look like you!  Over editing and poor light will not give casting the right impression and will not show them what you really look like. In recent years casting directors have even moved away from Black and White photography to help them better get to know who they could potentially be auditioning for a role!

Keeping up-to-date Just like the film industry that is always changing, you are always changing. Hair styles, hair colour, weight loss, muscle gain, you name it, a single year can change a person greatly. Being sure that you are updating your headshots so that casting sees you exactly as you will be walking into the room is the biggest thing to remember. Casting directors across the UK recommend that you update your headshots at least every 12 months.

Variety of Shots

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​Looking to start your production career? ITV has runner positions available for the beloved series 'Coronation Street'  Running positions are a great way to get your career started behind the scenes! Get your name forward for this amazing opportunity via ITV below Job Post - Original Posting

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​Best Actress; in a Motion Picture - Drama Renée Zellweger- Judy Renée portrays the legendary American Singer and Actress; Judy Garland, in the biographical drama 'Judy'. Directed by Rupert Goold. Her performance has been described as 'heart-wrenching and utterly flawless'. Glorious compliments accompanied with Zellwger's fourth Golden Globe under her belt. Congrats!  ​

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1. Builds Confidence In a specialised environment, kids and teens learn the key skills in acting that help them come out of their shells! With like-minded kids and a new space, class members can explore their own personalities and build their confidence that helps them progress through school, interviews and more!

2. Improves Grades With minds like a sponge, kids learn new techniques of memorisation and creativity in acting classes that translate to their academics! Improved exam results have come from participation in acting classes for kids who struggled with presentations, exam revision and more!

3. Build Life Long Friends With a passion for acting, kids and teens receive big social opportunities with acting classes. Their social circles grow with similar interests to other class members that connects them for a life time!

4. Build a Career Kids and Teens are always asked what they want to be when they grow up, Acting Classes can help them grow their career for the industry with a full understanding that many post-secondary educations don’t give!

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