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Being a Pro-Active Screen Actor

8/21/2019

The film industry is one of the biggest in the world and actors need to make the best impressions possible. As an actor, it is all about keeping your name out there and taking the initiative in your career. The team at IPM has put together some tips for you to keep your acting career Pro-active!

Know Your 'Brand'

As an actor, understanding your skills, range and looks give you the opportunity to build a confident career. We don't mean 'pigeon hole' yourself or typecast yourself, but know your genuine skills and strengths. Agents help find this in their clients and take this to casting directors to book actors that are right for directors and clients' visions. Your looks change and so does your skill set, always be self aware!

List to our Podcast for more information on how to find your brand as an actor below:
Knowing Yourself as an Actor with IPM

Online Presence

Networking, online CVs/profiles are the biggest way to meet the right people in the industry. Keeping everything up-to-date allows those searching find you as you are also looking for them. Casting calls, open agency books and opportunities are everywhere, if you know how to find them.

Social Media is an important aspect of the film industry, take a look at our previous blog post on social media for actors!

IPM Blog Post - The Art of Social Media for Actors

Be Motivated & Train

Keep yourself motivated by not only keeping your CV up-to-date and searching for opportunities, but by keeping your skills at their best performance value possible!
The industry is always changing and what you need to prepare for as a perform changes with it, training allows you to be ready for anything that comes to you as an actor!

Want to take your Screen Acting even further? Join IPM Acting Academy today!

We Offer Private Sessions & Group Classes to help your acting career reach new heights! Visit us on the link below to take the first step with IPM Acting Academy!

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Get Back to What You Love...

8/20/2019

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Many people are getting back to what they love with acting. Whether it was a career change, eduction or other plans, getting back into acting is always an option for performers, no matter what your age! For anyone who has taken a break from their acting careers, but are now looking to jump back in feet first, here are some tips for you!

CV & Headshots

Even if you have been out of the game for acting, previous experience is still going to show that you have EXPERIENCE! Making sure your CV looks fresh and your headshots are up-to-date are essential for starting up your acting career. Your skills will of course be new and growing, so be sure to show what skills you have on your CV, this might just be what gets you in the door for casting!

Remaking Connections

The people you knew then could still be working the industry now. Sometimes in this business it is who you know. Networking with previous directors and casting directors will get your name out there to start up your passion again.

Start Training

The industry is a moving mechanism that has advanced in technology, techniques and obtainable skills that you should know for future work. Getting into actors training that will guide you back into the industry is a great way to pick your career back up.

IPM Acting Academy helps actors get back to what they love! Join IPM Acting Academy today for Group Classes and Private Sessions, and find your passion for the screen again!

JOIN HERE

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BBC RUNNER JOBS!

8/14/2019

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In this industry, the best start for crew is being a runner. Especially if you have very little experience to add to your CV. With a new talent pool opening up for their BBC's Children programming, Now is the chance for you to potentially become a part of their team!

The BBC is the leading Children's broadcaster in the UK. BBC are proud of the award-winning content they make across all platforms television, online, radio, apps, YouTube, social media and more. BBC Children's and Education is committed to offering the best cross-platform and on-demand service for all UK children, providing a trusted environment which is enriching, enabling and relevant to the under 16's. Their content seeks to entertain, inform and empower children, adding real value to their lives.

Find out how you can apply on the BBC website below.

Job Post

Want to be in front of the camera, but don't know where to start? Join IPM Acting Academy Today with Group Classes and Private Sessions available to beginners & professionals!

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Actors Can Be Shy Too! - Building Confidence for Film & Television!

8/13/2019

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Have you ever thought about going into acting, but felt like your shyness stops you from going anywhere near a camera? Believe it or not, but some of the most famous film stars have been known to be very shy before acting; possibly like yourself. Here is IPM's list of some of our favourite celebrities who are introverted despite being in the spotlight for so long!

Selena Gomez

Despite becoming a Disney star at ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’, Selena stated "My first audition did not go well. I was very awkward. It was in front of a bunch of suits at Disney and I definitely felt I blew it. It took me a long time to let go." Since acting, Selena has used her confidence to succeed in the music industry.

Justin Timberlake

Another old Disney star from back in the days, "I was very shy as a kid. But when I found out I could perform and have people's attention, everything changed." Now he can act, sing, and dance. Is there anything Justin can’t do?

Robert Pattinson

The twilight vampire also known as Edward Cullen said "I was shy, withdrawn and I didn’t have any self-esteem. The year that I was 17 was one of the worst of my life, because I was searching for my place in the world. I was obsessed with a girl for years, but I never talked to her because I was extremely shy." Who would’ve thought that even vampires could be shy right?

Britney Spears

One of the most iconic pop singers from the early 2000s, Britney said "It's weird because I think people think because of what I do I'm like, 'Da-na', but at heart I'm very shy... When I'm in front of the camera I know what to do, but I get in a room, stuck with four guys, I'm like the shyest girl in there." Just think, if it wasn’t for Britney, we wouldn’t be lip synching our greatest performances in our rooms to ‘Baby one more time’.

Lady Gaga

Despite being known for her crazy and bold character, The 'A star is Born' actress and pop singer said "I generally really keep to myself and I am focused on my music. But when I do meet people that I have lots in common with it goes really well. I always feel shy in the Hollywood scene."

Beyoncé

Even after performing on stages with thousands of audiences, Beyoncé says "I get really uncomfortable when I'm not performing on the stage or on a photo shoot and have too many people looking at me expecting a performance." Well Beyoncé, just know that you’re ‘irreplaceable’, so we’ve always got your back and are ready when you are.

Vanessa Hudgens

High School Musical’s Gabrielle Montez said "I was a very shy and quiet kid until my parents took me to see my first Disney movie, Snow White. After that, I would always hum and sing the songs and dress up as Snow White. Funny how dressing up and singing songs in High School Musical actually made me a part of the Disney family." Looks like she was able to ‘break free’ into her confidence.

Tom Cruise

Growing up, Tom Cruise struggled with being shy and dyslexia. However, acting changed this for him as it helped him embrace his shyness and dyslexia by using them as a strength. Tom said “I had to train myself to focus my attention. I became very visual and learned how to create mental images in order to comprehend what I read.”

So if you ever still feel like you have to be more outgoing as a person to go into acting, think about some of the biggest celebrities who are still more reserved despite their sucesses. Remember, there are many people who work in the acting industries with many different personalities. You just need to start by telling yourself that you can do it!

Want to build YOUR CONFIDENCE with Screen Acting? Join IPM Acting Academy Today with Group Classes or Private Sessions!

JOIN HERE

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Being a Pro-Active Screen Actor

Know Your 'Brand'

Online Presence

Be Motivated & Train

Want to take your Screen Acting even further? Join IPM Acting Academy today!

Get Back to What You Love...

CV & Headshots

Remaking Connections

Start Training

IPM Acting Academy helps actors get back to what they love! Join IPM Acting Academy today for Group Classes and Private Sessions, and find your passion for the screen again!

BBC RUNNER JOBS!

Want to be in front of the camera, but don't know where to start? Join IPM Acting Academy Today with Group Classes and Private Sessions available to beginners & professionals!

Actors Can Be Shy Too! - Building Confidence for Film & Television!

Want to build YOUR CONFIDENCE with Screen Acting? Join IPM Acting Academy Today with Group Classes or Private Sessions!

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Being a Pro-Active Screen Actor

Know Your 'Brand'

Online Presence

Be Motivated & Train

Want to take your Screen Acting even further? Join IPM Acting Academy today!

Get Back to What You Love...

​CV & Headshots

Remaking Connections

Start Training

IPM Acting Academy helps actors get back to what they love! Join IPM Acting Academy today for Group Classes and Private Sessions, and find your passion for the screen again!

BBC RUNNER JOBS!

Want to be in front of the camera, but don't know where to start? Join IPM Acting Academy Today with Group Classes and Private Sessions available to beginners & professionals!

Actors Can Be Shy Too! - Building Confidence for Film & Television!

Want to build YOUR CONFIDENCE with Screen Acting? Join IPM Acting Academy Today with Group Classes or Private Sessions!

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