Our team at IPM have seen many actors ask what it is they can do to keep themselves ready for the first audition call during these unprecedented times. Our training actors have taken our advice and have kept their creativity flowing by doing monologues, keep their training going and even writing for our blog! Take a look at Academy Member, Harrison's journey as an actor!

I would like to say that my acting journey began where I was cast in a major movie, but that kind of stuff doesn’t even happen in fairy tales. I started acting about 9 years ago, it was mainly based around the theatrical side of acting (which I personally don’t prefer to screen acting) but I instantly knew that this is what I want to focus on and pursue as a career. After my first performance at my stage school I felt incredible, when I had finished I knew that I had given it my absolute best and with this being topped off by the applause of the audience, there really is no better feeling than that.

The more I worked for and performed under the stage schools the more I realised that theatrical acting wasn’t for me and I was not liking it as much as I used to. Thankfully, my mum had found a local place that did screen acting and I’m so happy that she did because this place re-sparked the passion I have for the art of acting. It is called IPM (Imperial Personal Management) Acting Academy in Leeds and it has really improved me as an actor over the 7 years I have been there, and I can honestly say it is the highlight of my week. I have learnt so many skills and techniques when it comes to performing and I enjoy going to every lesson and socialising with everyone and learning together as a collective. IPM's agency put me forward for lots and lots of opportunities and I have gained a vast amount of experience with them. I feel at home when I am on set like it is where I am meant to be. I enjoy focusing on the character’s life, story and meaning in the scene as I feel like I can forget who I am, become this different person and see the world through their eyes. I still hope to one day get that one shot at a major roll and prove to myself and everyone else that I can make it.

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When news came out about Tom Hanks being positive for Covid-19, his light hearted positivity gave way for many celebrities to bring their personalities to the world in helping us through this new world we are living in.  We are all experiencing a new world with isolation, social restrictions and waiting for that next filming day to start! Though many may have a touch of the blues, taking a minute to appreciate the little things in life is important at this time. Thankfully with Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok, our favourite musicians, comedians and actors are keeping our hearts filled with music, love and laughter! Here are a few of our favourite Celebrity in Isolation Social Media posts from the last few days!

Conan O'Brian Toilet Paper Life Hacks

Fortress Building with Lauren Conrad

Being confined in a family home often means one thing; kids becoming bored and irratable! If you have kids of your own and have started to run out of cookie recipes to distract them with, take a leaf out of The Hills alumni Lauren Conrad’s book and persuade them to make a fort. I know she’s set the standards high.. but make it their challenge to create an even better den (if that’s even possible).

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Thinking of ways you can work at home as an actor? With the recent government guidelines posted with advised social distancing and in some cases quarantining oneself, the profession of acting feels like it may be at a bit of a standstill at the moment. But here at IPM we’re not letting these uncertain times catch up with us just yet! With more productions being postponed and castings turning to online and self tape auditions, this just leaves actors with chance to hone their skills and emerge better than ever.

Here are some practical things you can be doing in making the most of staying at home to be ready when the fast paced industry we love is back in full swing.

Get things done!

Tackle that to-do list! Start ticking off the jobs that have been slowly growing since New Year and feel the pride of accomplishing even the smallest of jobs. Remember, a tidy house means a tidy mind and now is the time to get cleaned up. Alongside organising your personal space, organise your CV. Make sure all your new experience is listed and that the next casting director to see your CV knows all what you have accomplished. Make sure you outline everything you want accomplished during this time and set yourself a schedule. This will keep you on track and make the most of the down time.

Practice!

Get Creative What a better time than to let the imagination go! To be a better actor, is to be more creative. Whatever you chose to pursue, pursue it with curiosity and enjoyment. During this pause, there is no pressure to perfect the art, just have a go. Try your hand at writing and get into the head of your next director. Or pick up a pen and paper and get drawing – be it a still life of your desk or a dreamscape. This can not only help with your acting, but give your hands something to accomplish.

DANCE IT OUT! Take some advice straight from Christina Yang and dance it out! This can be a frustrating time, but that doesn’t mean we have to let it get to us. Blast out your favourite music and let it go! Weather you’re practising a routine or just throwing your arms in the air  – get to know your body with some moves! Remember, self isolating can be the most responsible thing to do but it will pass. Look after those you can and most importantly, look after yourself.

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ScreenSkills will hire 20 people as apprentices on fixed-term contracts of between 14 and 17 months. During that time the apprentices will do a mix of work placements with Netflix and the WarnerMedia group alongside training with specialised training providers. This is part of a new scheme supported by the Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport that aims to help more people get into the film and TV industries without having been to film school or getting a degree. Click here to find out how to apply!

Want to be in front of the camera? Join IPM Acting Academy today to start your screen acting career! 

Irish actress Aisling Bea is up for the Breakthrough Award ​for starring in (and writing!) in the series This Way Up, a series showcasing the trials and tribulations of a a young English teacher in London. The show takes a hilarious yet emotionally-affecting look at the ways in which city life can wear down even the most stubborn and motivated among us, maintained by Bea's heartfelt and honest performance; the actress and writer has never been ashamed of wearing her heart on her sleeve, understanding that laughter and tears are close bedfellows. ​

Also up for multiple awards is Channel 4's Derry Girls, a sitcom set in an unlikely time and place - Northern Ireland during the most intense period of the troubles. The daring series follows Erin Quinn, played by Saoirse-Monica Jackson (another Best Comedy Performance (Female) nominee), a girl with a dark sense of humour that often comes at odds with her conservative and fraught environment. The uncompromising humour of the series with regards to a situation that doesn't seem to have much to laugh at has earned the series a Best Scripted Comedy nomination. ​

Want to be a strong screen actor like these nominees? Join IPM Acting Academy today to get your career started in the Television & Film Industry!