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 

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

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! 

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. 
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​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?
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The twilight vampire also known as Edward Cullen said "I was shy, withdrawn and I didn’t have any self-esteem.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?

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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." 

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​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. ​

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. 
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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.”
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