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 | This industry can be the best of the best and it can give you so many high moments. Like most actors, we do this job because we love it and we are passionate about our craft, but on the other hand taking up a career in acting can have it's challenges, mentally and physically. When you are between jobs and auditions, you can feel like you are at a stand still and you become prone to focusing on the negative. Getting yourself caught up in the lows of the industry is something that the majority of actors experience at least once in our lives. Again, this can lead to you being stuck in your own thoughts and feeling deflated. This is why EXERCISE comes into your life for the better. |
Wether you take part in a yoga class, go to the gym, run or meditate, you must make exercise a priority in your life. ‘Why?’ I hear you say... well I’m going to tell you. ACTORS can benefit from EXERCISE in many ways but the most important benefit I believe is improving and creating a healthy balance to your life.
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Here are a few pointers as to how exercise will benefit you as a performer:
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It is proven that exercise helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
Actors perform their best work when they’re in control of their emotions and breathing. No one wants to feel anxious, especially in an audition room or on set. So learning key techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, and exercising them on a daily basis, will help to improve and maintain your mental state for
A Better You and Performance.
- Katie Lofthouse
Actors perform their best work when they’re in control of their emotions and breathing. No one wants to feel anxious, especially in an audition room or on set. So learning key techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, and exercising them on a daily basis, will help to improve and maintain your mental state for
A Better You and Performance.
- Katie Lofthouse
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 | Social Media is the largest platform of communication across the globe and it is a chance for you to show the world what you do and how good you are at doing it! Actors are encouraged to use social media to demonstrate their growth, skill and current projects. You never know who might be looking! Here are some tips from the Tutors and Team at IPM Acting Academy on what to do with your Actors Profile on Social media: |
Look Professional!We all have those pictures on our Facebook or Instagram that are from our holidays or from that one night out you probably don’t want to remember! Ensuring that your social media profile for your acting career looks professional, it is good to start from scratch and dedicate the page to your acting… and not the karaoke night video of you singing along to Journey. |  |
 | Know Your Hashtags!Knowing what hashtags to use on your posts will help grow your followers and likes on your posts. There are many sites that help you find which hashtags are trending in the moment. Utilise these tools and you will reach more people with your posts that have the same interests, careers and who are searching for talent in the industry. |
Keep Up-to-DateJust like your head shots, your social media should be current. People want to know what you are up to NOW. Whether it's training, being onset or your regimental routine as an actor, keep them engaged with what is current. Let them know when you have some news! New show reel, head shots or accent, they want to see what you are up to in your career. |  |
And Always Remember...
When filming a project, be aware of what you can and can’t post on social media.
No one likes spoilers, and the industry can be strict on releasing information or imagery. Always check what, and if, you can post on your profiles when you are filming on set!
No one likes spoilers, and the industry can be strict on releasing information or imagery. Always check what, and if, you can post on your profiles when you are filming on set!
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| With Channel 4 relocating to Leeds, many new opportunities are coming for crew, actors and everything film & television media! Many great productions have been produced in Leeds and Yorkshire for the incredible scenic locations and studio access like Prime Studios! Joining great productions like ITV's 'Emmerdale', 6 major productions will be calling Leeds their future home! |  |
 | "The companies relocating to Leeds include the makers of 24 Hours in A&E, Red Dwarf and the Great British Singalong (...) Access to skilled and talented workforce was one of the reasons why Leeds was successful in attracting Channel 4." |
Do you or anyone you know wanting to find out about the future opportunities in Leeds production sector? Click the link below for a list of the companies coming to Leeds!
Everyone knows ‘FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT and boy is that true.
Whether you are fresh to the industry or preparing yourself for your next audition, we all have one thing in common,
we all want to make the Right Impression! In this industry the audition is the prime time to make that initial impression. We want to give you some key tips to make sure that you bring the BEST YOU to the casting room.
No one is perfect and being nervous is natural, but you can use that to help you prepare more effectively!
Here are a few tips to help you BE THE BEST YOU!
FACE - EYES, MOUTH and EARS…
Make eye contact with everyone you meet, in and around your audition environment. This, for one, projects confidence, professionalism and maturity and also helps you remember faces… very important faces.
Smile, simply because smiles are contagious and they are lovely to look at. Everyone likes a smile.
"The biggest communication problem is we don’t listen to understand.
We listen to reply."
“Ears…?!?!” I hear you say. Ears are for listening and listening is vital when you first meet someone.
Listen for names (and remembering it).
Listen for instruction and direction to show focus and adaptability.
Listen to feedback and be prepared to progress from it.
  | CONFIDENCE Be confident in being you. Know who you are as a person as well as a performer and know what you are capable of. BE YOURSELF, BRING YOUR INDIVIDUALITY, BRING YOUR PERSONALITY. This makes it more interesting and memorable during the audition process. It will also take the edge off if you stay real to who you are. You never know what a casting director is looking for, whether that is in the present or for future projects. They will like you for being you… and therefore they will remember YOU. Be confident and BE HUMBLE THE 3 P’s BE PUNCTUAL… never just ‘on time’. BE PREPARED - and remain focused on what is happening at that very second. BE PRESENT- It is very easy to tell if your mind isn’t present and this can effect your experience. Blink and the audition is over… so fully commit to each second of the process. Don’t anticipate what is about to happen in the room. Go with the flow and be prepared for anything! |
| BE POLITE Manors are free! A ‘thank you’ can go a long way and it shows your gratitude for the opportunity to be in the room. ALWAYS be polite to everyone you meet. You never know who knows who and ‘word of mouth' is a powerful tool in this industry. It is the little things that leave a lasting impression. PRACTICE No body is perfect, but you have POTENTIAL and that is why you are asked to auditions. Always remember ... POTENTIAL COMES FROM THE WORK YOU PUT INTO YOUR DREAMS! If you put the time in to dig deep and learn your craft you should feel prepared. Being prepared will help you feel less nervous and you’ll be more PRESENT … you see, it all links together. |  |
If you CONFIDENTLY put these tips into PRACTICE and continue to be
'THE BEST YOU'
you’ll be making a great impression in no time.
Stay humble and work hard but most of all ENJOY THE MOMENT.
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Everyone is looking for the best way to get into the casting studio! Here are some key tips on how to keep progressing in your career and build your CV from the casting team at IPM Acting Academy!
| Show Your Skills A good way to make your CV unique and stand out is to include a list of your specific skills. These skills could be anything from stage fighting to sports or baking. Anything to set you apart from competition. |  |
 | Professional headshots! Invest in a nice set of headshots that are professional and showcase you as an actor. This is the first thing casting is going to look at before anything else you submit. |
| Have a strong accent list The most obscure and specific accents you can do the more you will stand out to casting directors, RP and standard American are great but every actor can do these, so get practicing the more specific ones. You could also use an asterisk (*), to highlight your native accent. |
 | Tailor your CV Know your casting type. This doesn’t mean putting all of your ‘eggs in one basket’ it merely means knowing what roles you do and don’t fit and including skills that relate to that and tailoring your show reel and production photos to this. |
| Build a Show Reel Spend time creating a showreel that showcases your character range and shows casting directors what you can do. Having a strong and professional showreel is very beneficial and will stand you above and make you stand out to casting directors. |  |
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The 91st Academy Awards took place last night. Here a list of the talented actors who took home the award last night.
| Best Actor: Rami Malek - Bohemian Rhapsody He may not have been the first choice for the role of Freddie Mercury but Rami Malek proved he was perfect for the role. |   |
Photo Courtesy: https://www.indiewire.com & https://ew.com
  | Best Actress: Olivia Colman - The Favourite It's been 10 years since a Brit won for this category. However, Olivia Colman performances for Queen Anne was worth the wait. |
Photo Courtesy: https://saportareport.com & https://www.nme.com
| Best Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali - Green Book With his performances of Don Shirley, this makes Mahershala Ali second Academy Award win. |   |
Photo Courtesy: https://www.vulture.com & https://www.eonline.com
  | Best Supporting Actress: Regina King - If Beale Street Could Talk Making her feature film debut in 'Boyz n the Hood', Regina King performances as Sharon Rivers allowed her to take home an Oscar. |
Visit the website below if you want to know more about the winners from the 2019 Academy Awards HERE
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Getting fake blood and makeup off after a shoot may be a challenge, but when working with Special Effects Make-up, it's a big requirement and part of the fun of being an actor! In order for you are ready for the next day, here are some tips and tricks that will help you get your scratches, burns and wounds off with a bit more ease!
| Oil-Based Products: A number of household oil-based products that can speed the process of removing a fake blood stain from your skin. These are petroleum jelly, baby oil, and olive oil. Rub one of these oil based products into the blood-stained area with a makeup-removal pad or a cotton ball. |  |
 | Toothpaste: Depending on how sensitive your skin is, grab a non-gel tube of toothpaste, preferably one with baking soda. Just like using an oil-based product use a makeup-removal pad or a cotton ball and rub over the blood-stained area in a circular motion. Then rinse with warm water. Shaving cream: Some non-gel shaving cream and dispense some into your hands. Rub the shaving cream on the blood-stained area as you would with soap. Rinse with warm water. |
| Makeup Remover: Makeup remover is designed to get coloured dyes off your face/body, so for removing fake blood stains from your skin, this is a good place to start. Many Make-up artists and stylists have this on hand at the end of the day! |  |
 | Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is not so much as a stain remover as it is a bleaching agency, so it won’t remove the stain, but it might make it faint enough to deal with until your body naturally replaces old skin cells. |
There are many ways to remove your SFX make-up and we hope these few tips help you find what works best for you and your skin!
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The BAFTA's took place this weekend. Did you watch your favourites take the awards home? Take a look at the actors who found themselves accepting this years BAFTAs below!
| Best Actor: Rami Malek - Bohemian Rhapsody His portrayal of Freddie Mercury brought Rami Malek his first BAFTA award last night. |  Photo Courtesy: https://eu.desertsun.com |
 Photo Courtesy: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ | Best Actress: Olivia Colman - The Favourite Previously won three BAFTA for her work in television. Olivia won last night for her role of Queen Anne. |
| Best Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali - Green Book Nominated in 2017 for his role in Moonlight, this is Mahershala first Bafta award. |  Photo Courtesy: https://www.indiewire.com |
 Photo Courtesy: https://consequenceofsound.net | Best Supporting Actress: Rachel Weisz - The Favourite Known for her work in the Mummy, British actress Rachel brought home her first BAFTA for her work in The Favourite. |
Photo Courtesy: https://www.thisisinsider.com
EE Rising Star Award (Voted by the public):
Letitia Wright
Everyone was talking about Letitia role as 'Shuri' in Black Panther.
EE Rising Star Award (Voted by the public):
Letitia Wright
Everyone was talking about Letitia role as 'Shuri' in Black Panther.
Visit the website below if you want to know more about the winners from the 2019 BAFTA Awards
http://www.bafta.org/
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For any actor, you may find it hard to break through into the industry. Going to the cinema, or watching a television programme can inspire your career. Seeing how your favourite actor, or even a young star with new name wanting to break through, can encourage you to keep working toward your goals in a screen acting career.
 Photo Courtesy of: http://yesofcorsa.com/meryl-streep/ | When looking at great actors such as Meryl Streep and Robert di Nero, you will find that they weren't discovered overnight. Even young actors who are making their way in the industry, such as the Award Winning Timothee Chalamet, were rejected for roles. One such role for Timothee was 'Spiderman'. The hard work and dedication that these actors put in their auditions and skills allowed them to stand out in the industry. |
| Asa Butterfield is an actor who started young making his film debut in 2007 in 'Son of Rambow.' However, his most famous role portraying Bruno in The Boy in the Strip Pyjamas (2008). With praise for his performance, Asa went on to feature in other big films such as Hugo (2011), directed by Martin Scorsese. Asa now plays Otis Milburn in the Netflix original series 'Sex Education' starring alongside Gillian Anderson. |  PhotoPhoto Courtesy of: https://www.vitalthrills.com/2018/12/04/sex-education-photos-netflix/ |
 Photo Courtesy of: https://www.themarysue.com/letitia-wright-shuri-black-panther/ | Another young actress breaking her way through the industry Letitia Wright, known for playing Shuri in Marvel's Black Panther (2018). Letitia is currently nominated for EE Rising Star Award 2019, Letitia made her debut to screen back in 2011 with Holby City and Victim. One way of getting noticed was emailing to different casting directors about her acting experiences until she was picked for small parts. Letitia has also starred in My Brother the Devil, where she was recognised by Screen International as one of its 2012 Stars of Tomorrow. |
Photo Courtesy of: https://www.imax.com/news/why-tom-holland-makes-great-spider-man
Tom Holland, known for playing Peter Parker/Spiderman in the Marvel franchise, started dancing at a young age and performed in Billy Elliot the Musical on the West End. He made his film debut in 2012 in The Impossible, directed by Juan Antonio Bayona, alongside Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor. Tom was praised so highly, that there were even rumours he was a contender for an Academy Award nomination. Slowly making his way through the industry with featuring in films such as How I Live Now (2013) and In the Heart of the Sea (2015), it wasn't until 2015 when Tom broke through by being cast as Spiderman in Captain America Civil War (2016) signing on to a six-picture deal with Marvel Studios.
 Photo Courtesy of: https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/olive-hoover-from-little-miss-sunshine-is-all-grown-up-now-and-shes-gorgeous-31434714.html | Starting an acting career off by doing a commercial is something a lot of young actors have in common. At the age of three, Abigail Breslin starred in a Toys R Us commercial. She then went on to star in films such as Raising Helen (2004) and The Princess Diaries 2 (2004). However, her breakout role was playing Olive Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Her co-stars praised her performances and were astounded by her seriousness of purpose during shooting. She received nominations for SAG and an Academy Award for her performance. Carrying on, she starred in blockbuster such as My Sister Keeper (2009), Zombieland (2009), Ender's Game (2013) as well as starring as Libby Putney/Chanel #5 in television series, Scream Queens (2015). |
Looking back at how these actors, and several household names, all started off are different to one another. However, one thing that they all had in common was determination and passion on making a career from acting.
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