IPM ACTING ACADEMY
IPM ACTING ACADEMY
  • HOME
  • CLASSES
    • KIDS ACTING CLASS
    • TEEN ACTING CLASS
    • ADULT ACTING CLASS
    • ONLINE ACTING CLASS
    • PRIVATE 1-2-1 ACTING CLASS
  • BEHIND THE SCENES
  • CASTING & AUDITION
    • CASTING OPPORTUNITY
    • ACTORS HEADSHOTS
    • ACTORS SHOWREEL
    • SELF-TAPE SERVICE
  • MORE
    • IPM CORPORATE
    • SPECIAL OFFERS
    • IPM BLOG
    • MEET THE TEAM
    • MEMBERS AREA
  • JOIN HERE
  • HOME
  • CLASSES
    • KIDS ACTING CLASS
    • TEEN ACTING CLASS
    • ADULT ACTING CLASS
    • ONLINE ACTING CLASS
    • PRIVATE 1-2-1 ACTING CLASS
  • BEHIND THE SCENES
  • CASTING & AUDITION
    • CASTING OPPORTUNITY
    • ACTORS HEADSHOTS
    • ACTORS SHOWREEL
    • SELF-TAPE SERVICE
  • MORE
    • IPM CORPORATE
    • SPECIAL OFFERS
    • IPM BLOG
    • MEET THE TEAM
    • MEMBERS AREA
  • JOIN HERE

Films for Pride Month

6/3/2020

0 Comments

 
Though Pride Parades may be postponed this year due to Covid-19, there are many ways that creatives have come together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years, film has been one of the greatest story tellers of how equality and pride. Withe June being Pride Month, IPM's team have put together some of our favourite films celebrating and bringing awareness of equality to LGBTQ+

God's Own Country

Of course we want to start our list with a film based, filmed and cast in Yorkshire! Johnny Saxby (Josh O'Connor) works long hours in brutal isolation on his family's remote farm in the north of England. He numbs the daily frustration of his lonely existence with nightly binge-drinking at the local pub and casual sex. When a handsome Romanian migrant worker (Alec Secareanu) arrives to take up temporary work on the family farm, Johnny suddenly finds himself having to deal with emotions he has never felt before. An intense relationship forms between the two which could change Johnny's life forever.
Picture
Picture

Pride

With a cast like Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton and Dominic West, Pride is another UK production inspired by an extraordinary true story. In the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers' families. Initially rebuffed by the Union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes them even stronger. 

Moonlight

The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man's struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality. Moonlight won best picture for the Academy Awards and Golden Globe, becoming the first film with an all-black cast and the first LGBTQ related film to win.
Picture
Picture

Love, Simon

Simon is yet to tell his family or friends he's gay and he doesn't actually know the identity of the anonymous classmate he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing for Simon. Directed by Greg Berlanti (Riverdale, The Flash, Supergirl), written by Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger (This is Us), and based on Becky Albertalli's acclaimed novel, LOVE, SIMON is a funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about finding yourself and falling in love.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Set in 1993 after teenage Cameron Post (Chloë Grace Moretz) is caught in the backseat of a car with the prom queen, she is sent away to a treatment centre in a remote area called God's Promise. While she is being subjected to questionable gay conversion therapies, she bonds with some fellow residents as they pretend to go along with the process while waiting to be released.
Picture
There are of course many great films on LGBTQ+, some shout outs go to Blue is the Warmest Colour, Carol, The Birdcage, Milk and many, many more! What are some of your favourite LGBTQ+ films that you suggest for Pride Month?

Want to be onscreen ready? Join IPM Acting Academy today with GROUP & PRIVATE Sessions available online!

0 Comments

Did You Spot Their Double Role?

5/26/2020

0 Comments

 
Wanting to be a diverse actor is always the goal for a professional career. If you take the time to look, you might find some actors do this even in one production! Have you spotted performers doubling up in roles before? IPM put together some of our favourite actors who filled two roles in films with the lovely help of prosthetics and an incredible make-up team!

​Eugenio Derbez is Felipe and Felipe’s grandmother, Jack and Jill (2011)

Picture

​Warwick Davis is Griphook and Professor Filius Flitwick, Harry Potter movies (2001-2011)

Picture

Dick Van Dyke as Bert and Mr. Dawes Sr., Mary Poppins (1964)

Picture

Margaret Hamilton is Miss Almira Gulch & The Wicked Witch Of The West, The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

Picture

Jason Isaacs As Mr. Darling And Captain Hook In Peter Pan (2003)

Picture

Amy Adams is Amelia Earhart and Tess in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

Picture
Some of our favourite Actors even went beyond just two roles! 

Mike Myers in ​Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (2002)

Picture

​Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, Marty Jr. McFly, Seamus McFly, Marlene McFly & More! Back to the Future Series

Picture

Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, Clarence, Randy Watson, and Saul in Coming to America (1988)

Picture

The Cast of Cloud Atlas (2012)

Tom Hanks, Hugo Weaving, Halle Berry, Jim Sturgess, and Hugh Grant all played six unique characters.
Picture
Though we of course can't list every single time an actor played more than one role in a production, there are many great classic shout outs like Peter Sellers, Ben Stiller, Michelle Williams and many, many more! What have been some of your favourite performances by a single actor in multiple roles for one project? 

Want to broaden your range for the screen?
Join IPM Acting Academy TODAY for character work, career advice & more! 

JOIN HERE
0 Comments

What Could Filming Look Like for Your Favourite Soaps?

5/18/2020

0 Comments

 
Is seems as if the past few weeks there has been a the constant questions as to when we’ll run out of soap. And no, I’m not talking the stock piling of Dove – although that is arguably as important. It’s the British heritance, a staple in most households across the nation, the ever consistent and comforting TV soap. From Corrie to EastEnders, Emmerdale to Hollyoaks – audiences have been wondering when the bank of filmed episodes would finally come to an end. Well, with the recent lock down measure slowly beginning to lessen, there’s some good news to all you fans.
Picture
With the iconic crowded pubs, scuffles on the street, and pre-watershed kissing, soaps are certainly not always social distancing friendly. With the lock down beginning in March, filming of these iconic series had to shut down indefinitely. Whilst most had a limited pre-recorded footage, to stay relevant and reflect society, filming was never done too far in advance. Thankfully , with restrictions starting to slowly rise, filming may be able to continue sooner rather than later. Below however are the restrictions and limitations soaps will have to abide by.

Limited Crowds

​To deter the spread of corona, scenes that normally would call for large crowds are to be cut completely. Through some readdressing of scripts and swapping around setting, characters will now be seen in only two or three. Their interaction however will not include any intimate scenes . Already banned on Corrie before the pause in productions, all soaps will follow the lead and remove any kissing, hand holding, and physical intimacy indefinitely – sorry Hollyoaks!
Not only are the regular cast limited on set, but there will have to be a limitation of extras. Already Neighbours have gotten experimental in how they build up background characters. Sharon Johal (who plays Dipi on Neighbours) has reported that the set is using their own receptionist and admin staff to fill the roles and avoid brining in external people.
Picture
Picture

Postponing Story Lines for Older & Vulnerable Actors

Whilst soaps thrive of the variety and a dynamic age range, with the add risk of the older generation, characters such as Corrie’s Ken Barlow will be unfortunately written out for the foreseeable future. Even with the precautions in place, no one is willing to risk the actors most at risk – if it be through age or health reasons. We do however look forward to seeing the character back soon!

Limitations On Location

Alongside limiting the number of characters per scene, scene are limited to location. Whilst soaps tend to use a mix of studio and on-location scenes, for the time being all shots will be done in-studio. This allows the crew to create a controlled environment, allowing a safer place to work. It looks as if the stories we love will now unfold in the living rooms of characters, with some 1 on 1 conversation.
Picture

Follow Government Guidelines

Picture
Like all places of work, there is a responsibility for each and every cast and crew member to be safe. This includes some of the simplest measures – wash your hands and socially distance. To achieve this and still have an authentic representation of real life, Neighbours have been getting creative with the camera. Whilst they have already started filming, all actors are told to adhere to the 2 metres apart rules. Through some clear angles and camera tricky – the characters still appear close.

Alongside distancing, more breaks have been introduced for extra hand washing. By the entire cast regularly washing their hands, they can reduced infection. Neighbours have also introduced temperature checks when arriving to work. Corrie and Emmerdale are also looking into any additionally testing as an option for their crew.

Writing in Covid-19 Storylines

Of course, soap dramas are suppose to mirror reality – but be a bit exaggerated. The questions, then however, is whether soaps will write the pandemic into their story lines. Whilst it would certainly make social distancing easier and explain any other oddities away, is it something viewers are wanting to watch? Or have we all had enough seeing it on the news?
Neighbours have reportedly decided to avoid the story line altogether, noting that by the time the episodes end, the subject will be outdated – which is certainly positive thinking. Corrie on the other hand has confirmed it will include the pandemic. Whilst this will explain the streets shutting off Roy’s cafe and the Rovers, writers are not making it a dominating story line.
However soaps may look in the future, it is going without saying that with their return is another step towards normality. Love them or loath them – soaps are here to stay, and it will take more than COVID-19 to bring them to an end!
Picture

Our Class Members have Opportunities for beloved series such as these! Join us today to be set ready for your return to filming on-set with Beginner and Professional Classes ONLINE!

0 Comments

More than Netflix to Stream!

5/4/2020

0 Comments

 
‘The show must go on’.  There are more options than Netflix to stream! As we wait to hear what the next steps are for the UK and the world in easing the lockdown restrictions take a look below at some of the ways the arts and talent around the glob is reaching out to us in our living rooms.

We Are One: A Global Film Festival

Picture
With travelling and large crowds are sudden no-no, many of the well loved festivals have had to cancel. Whilst they’ll be no red carpets or cocktails in the Med, festivals like Cannes Film festival have teamed up with We Are One to provide us with some of the art and culture we’re all craving. The 10 day event with stream on YouTube on the 29th May and include films and documentaries to name a few. Take a look at their channel and preview here!

The Royal Opera House

If like many people, you're taking this time to try new things and open your horizons, check out the free streaming of opera and ballet available on their YouTube letter.  These include full length performances and behind the scene clips of many beloved performances. These new streaming options and dates can be found here!
Picture
Picture

Museums

Providing art and culture in the time of need, many museums have set up a virtual way to experience their exhibitions. From the Natural History Museum in London all the way to the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angelas, you can see masterpieces, historical artifacts from the comfort of your own home during lockdown! See 10 of the best virtual museums here! 

The National Theatre

Keeping the world entertained is no new thing for the National Theatre.  This iconic company is reaching out to audience even through a pandemic. Whilst we might be missing out on the interval ice cream, National Theatre streaming new plays every Thursday on their YouTube channel. These include ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ which are available on the channel for a whole week here!
Picture
These are only a few of the many great things the world of performance and art is bringing to the world during these unsure time! Enjoy live performances and more from your own home beyond Netflix! What have been some of your favourite virtual experiences?

Want to be camera ready for the returning film industry? Join IPM Acting Academy ONLINE today! Private and Group Sessions available for Professionals & Beginners on the link below! 

JOIN HERE
0 Comments

Emily's Blog: My Year of Work Experience

4/6/2020

0 Comments

 
Just like actors, crew members gain experience through training on various projects and work experience opportunities in the film industry! Over the next few weeks IPM Acting Academy's team member, Emily, will share what she's learned from her time as a part of #TeamIPM! 
Picture
Hi my name is Emily and I am a casting assistant at IPM. My time as a Casting Assistant at IPM started in November 2019. Within the first couple of weeks of interning, I spent my time getting to know IPM’s talent. Through studying CVs and watching each actor's showreel, I was able to understand: the way in which each individual performed, their strengths alongside which roles might be best suited to their skillset.

I was introduced to Spotlight, a platform that connects performers with roles in theatre, television and film productions around the world. By reading exemplary material, it allowed me to understand what casting directors are looking for whilst also helping me to develop my own creative, persuasive writing style, in preparation for submitting actors for roles on Spotlight. Using Spotlight has taught me a number of things. Not only has it allowed me to understand the importance of casting and how competitive the acting industry is, but it has also broadened my knowledge and understanding of casting briefs, character breakdown and typecasting.
 Spotlight has opened my eyes up to how specific a director’s vision
​is from the very beginning of a production.
It is very interesting to consider the range of productions that are advertised on Spotlight; whether it’s a casting call for the lead roles in the next series of Peaky Blinders or a listing for a minor role in a student short film, Spotlight has it all.

Attending IPM Acting Academy Sessions

Another part of the training involved attending a series of the acting academy classes. This allowed me to get involved in helping my mentor plan classes, activities and have a hand at directing/interacting with some of the talent. I found it interesting watching each individual develop a character over the course of a number of weeks and react to given scenarios accordingly. Observing the switch between each artist's actual personality and their given character was intriguing to say the least. As I grew as an assistant director, I was able to watch the essentials group grow and progress as performers; something I found quite fulfilling. One thing I will take from attending the acting classes is that improvisation looks unbelievably difficult!
Picture
An example of a scenario where I observed how the actor successfully executed the change from being themselves to someone completely different was when I watched Andy (one of the class members) transform from his loud, bold, masculine self into the role of a homosexual recluse who’s anxieties have prevented them from leaving the house for a number of years. I'm sure from this example you can only imagine why I find the transition between an individual and their designated character entertaining to watch!

Social Media

Picture
For IPM’s casting team, I also had a hand in assisting with marketing and social media. Not only have I written blog posts for their website, but I have also frequently managed the Instagram page; gaining followers, taking pictures, editing and writing content for online purposes. This has given me a broader knowledge of how marketing works in regard to reaching large audiences and targeting specific clientele. I also had a hand at creating some promotional material for IPM and Rossi Pictures, improving and perfecting my Premier Pro skills by editing together video footage and adding relevant graphics where necessary
​My casting training has been insightful, fun and taught me a lot about the early stages of the production process. If you’re interested in a career in casting or production management, this internship is for you! I have come away from IPM with a greater understanding of the industry and valuable admin skills that I can depend on throughout my working life.

There are many things to learn for the Television & Film Industry. Get Career Advice and Knowledge for your Acting Career with IPM Acting Academy today!

JOIN HERE
0 Comments

My Start As An Actor

3/30/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
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!
'Since I was really young, I have always taken a real passion to films, theatre, TV and anything to do with acting. I have and always will love everything about this profession'
Picture
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.
Luckily, I have extremely supportive parents so when I told them that this is what I want to do for a living, they didn’t even think twice or take into consideration I was only a little lad, they put me forward for an acting agency linked with the stage school and started looking for places where I could improve my skills and achieve this dream of being an actor. When I was accepted into the agency, they constantly put me forward for many things and I had many auditions and the result of nearly all of them was a no. At first, I didn’t know how to feel because it is upsetting when you have worked hard to perform for someone and these people just to tell you no, especially being young. 
Picture
I can remember thinking “Why won’t they pick me?” “Am I not good enough?” “Am I just setting myself an unrealistic goal of being an actor?”, it made me feel awful at first and I will admit it, I did cry quite a few times. But these thoughts in my head just fuelled me to get better and keep pushing to get this goal that I so badly want. I said to myself “If they think I’m not good enough. “Am I just setting myself an unrealistic goal of being an actor?”, it made me feel awful at first and I will admit it, I did cry quite a few times. But these thoughts in my head just fuelled me to get better and keep pushing to get this goal that I so badly want. I said to myself “If they think I’m not good enough then I’ll train and improve until I’m better than just good enough and they might not pick me right now but they will all want me someday” and I’m happy I did because it motivates me every day to hopefully one day catch my ‘big break’.
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.
Picture
Picture
Obviously in the current lockdown with Covid-19 it may seem difficult to be an actor, however I am still pushing through and working on myself as much as possible. The weekly classes are now online so we don’t miss out on our teaching during this tough quarantine time. Also, all the free time has given me the chance to record myself act a scene or monologue at home and criticise myself to improve my performance. 
I definitely know that I am not perfect, no one is, but I am working as hard as possible to make sure that I can achieve the goals I have always dreamed of. I want to take this small part of the blog to thank my very supportive parents and IPM for being there for any help I need and assisting me on my journey as an actor. One day all the hard work will pay off and my dream will come true.
Harrison's training has led to shortlisted opportunities with beloved series like 'Fantastic Beasts', CBBC's 'Jaime Johnson' and BBC's comedy 'Ladhood'. His film work has won multiple awards for awareness in Domestic Abuse alongside the many commercial roles with Harrison's name attached!

Auditions are Still Happening Now! Be ready for your next Self-Tape or Online Audition with Group or Private ONLINE Sessions with IPM Acting Academy!

JOIN HERE
0 Comments

How to Keep Your Acting & Creativity Going During Isolation

3/18/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
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.

Picture

Practice!

The beauty of acting is that all that is required is you! You are your own tool and can practice anytime. Block out the time and dedicate it to getting under the skin of a new character. Find the script of your favourite film and give it a go! Or master a new accent! Anything you do in this time will all come in hand down the line. Remember to film yourself and watch it back – you’ll see what you need to improve and more importantly how far you’ve come. Make the most of your free time and all the resources at hand. Websites such as Youtube can offer simple tutorials on accents or make use of IPM’s private classes for a range of character techniques or tailored sessions. These can be done through skype for comfort and safety during this time.
​

Picture
Picture

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. 
Picture

Get in touch with the team at IPM Acting Academy - Keep your Acting Career at it's best during this unique time!

Join one of our Group Session NOW ONLINE or book a Private ONLINE Session today on the link below!

Let's Get Started!
0 Comments

Top Rated Christmas Films to Watch this Christmas!

12/6/2019

0 Comments

 
With the festive season all around us, the team at IPM have put together a top 10 list of the best Christmas films to get into the spirit of the Holidays!

1. Home Alone (1990) 
Known for being a Christmas classic, Home Alone follows the story of a young boy Kevin McCallister who gets left behind at home on a Christmas family holiday. Kevin learns to protect his family home and save his Christmas from thieves in his house. 
Picture

Picture
2. Elf (2003)
Buddy, a young man raised in the North Pole by elves, travels to New York to discover his biological parents upon discovering he's human. From discovering his real family to finding love and having fun along the way, Elf is a cheer-you-up film that makes you count down the days till Christmas arrives. 

Picture
3. Love Actually (2003)
Set with a great and diverse cast, Love Actually follows eight London couples over the Christmas period as they try to deal with their relationships and friendships. They soon realise that relationships can be harder and more complicated than they thought, but the holidays will see them through it all!


Picture
4. The Holiday (2006)
With the pressures of work and strained past relationships, two women from England and LA swap homes over the festive period only to find unexpected romance when it was least expected. This Christmas classic is a holiday romance gone right. 


5. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
When a Macy's store in New York needs a new department store Santa, a little girls courage and belief is brought to life when he exceeds his Christmas spirit, bring fun to the store and claims he's the real Kris Kringle. This family fun film is one for a cosy, sweet-treat night in!
Picture

Picture
6.  How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Set in Whoville, Dr. Seuss's Grinch lives in isolation away from the townsfolk who go over the top with Christmas celebrations and festivities. Played by Jim Carrey, the Grinch sets out to ruin everyones Christmas with his pet dog until a young girl Cindy-Lou reforms his Christmas spirit and creates the best celebration of his life. 

​


7. The Santa Clause (1994) 
Scott thinking there is an intruder on his roof on Christmas Eve, steps outside whereby he scares Santa into falling off the roof. Scott along with his son Charlie must deliver the rest of the presents in time for Christmas. Things are not as they seem over the next year for Scott as he is to be the new  permenant Santa Clause, convincing his loved ones round him that he is the real deal.   
Picture

Picture
8. The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992)
Scrooge an old, privilege man who hates Christmas spends his days leading up to the festive day being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. How will the ghosts affect his Christmas spirit? 

9. It's A Wonderful Life (1946) 
When George Bailey contemplates taking his own life at Christmas due to many stressors, his guardian angel Clarence shows him how his town would have been over the years without Georges good deeds. Bringing him hope and joy to keep going with holiday joy!
Picture

Picture
10. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
This fascinating Christmas watch by Tim Burton follows Jack Skellington, a being from Halloween town who soon discovers Christmas town and becomes obsessed with the festivities and decorations. His obsession leads to him abducting Santa Clause. 


A few of our other Christmas crackers, a few corkers and a few fairy films that didn't make the cut but deserve honourable mentions and are worth the watch include; Gremlins (1984), Nativity! (2009), Jack Frost (1998), and The Polar Express (2004).

This holiday can be the start of your own film career! Join IPM Acting Academy today and get in front of the camera. Click the link below today! 

JOIN HERE
0 Comments

Top Rated Horror Films

10/29/2019

0 Comments

 
With Halloween upon us the team at IPM have summoned the ultimate list of the top rated, scariest and blood curdling horror films for your viewing pleasures if you are spending the spooky evening in-doors tonight! 

At number five is What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

The psychological horror thriller directed by Robert Aldrich stares Bette Davis and Joan Crawford and tells the story of an ageing former actress who holds her ex-movie star sister captive in an old mansion. Although Jane is middle aged she dresses as “Baby Jane” and wears ribbons in her childlike curls, she becomes obsessed with recapturing her childhood stardom and desperately tries to hide her imprisoned sister all the while devising a way to get rid of her. Gross $4.05M
Picture
Picture

At number four is The Thing (1982)

This chilling science fiction, directed by John Carpenter, follows a group of American research scientists who get disturbed by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog at their base camp. An otherworldly discovery brings blood, body horror and a twisted storyline. A build of suspension will leave you on the edge of your seat. Gross $13.78M

At number three is Alien (1979)

A film that ranks amongst the best films in both the horror and science fiction genre. Filmed on a relatively small budget, the film is set in a deep space and follows a crew awakened from their cryo-sleep on a journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The dark, cold creation is sure to get a scream. Gross $78.90M
Picture
Picture

At number two is The Shining (1980)

A highly criticised film amongst critics but has since gained stature and stands as one of the highest grossing horror films. Based on the Stephen King bestselling ghost story, it was among the first productions to utilise a Steadicam to track the famous shots of Danny riding his tricycle along the hotel’s corridors and also features the spooky twins and “Redrum” dialogue. A classic horror film that won’t leave you disappointed. Gross $44.02M

And the number one rated horror film goes to Psycho (1960)

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this classic noir film features a brutal knife scene which is accompanied by Bernard Hermann’s jarring score that creates a tense and uncomfortable watch. The edgy aesthetic and taboo-breaking ‘toilet flush’ shot creates even more suspense than the shower scene and has forged a template for many slasher franchises. After half a century, Psycho has ensured that no one is to feel safe taking a shower. Gross $32M
Picture

Ever wanted to be the star of your own film? Is there a new performance or character you want to pursue? Join IPM Acting Academy! Click the button below to start today!

JOIN HERE
0 Comments

A-List Actors Who are Still Learning

10/29/2019

1 Comment

 
Many highly praised, Oscar winning performers have had the help of acting coaches to create their memorable roles. Beyond their academic training, the likes of  Bradley Cooper, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman and many more have sought the knowledge of acting coaches to keep their careers at peak performance. 
Picture
Bradley Copper  is known for his stellar work in writing, directing and starring in works like 'A Star is Born'. On many films over the years, Cooper found inspiration and assistance in his acting coach. This includes a specialised technique for his performance in 'American Sniper'.
Cooper preferred having new techniques and help for every film he has approached. Having had the same acting coach since 2000, he said that he was “never able to relax in my life before [her help]'
A more recent famous face who took up acting classes was Lady Gaga, who worked with several coaches in preparation for 'A Star is Born'. Expanding her knowledge on improvisation and method performances. Many performers moving from music to the screen find training gives them a better understanding of the characters they are approaching. Other musicians like, Eminem, Mariah Carey and Leanne Rimes took on coaching for their various film roles.
Another star who had acting classes and an acting coach throughout his lengthy career is Robert De Niro. Through different workshops, private sessions and pre-production rituals, he was taught to commit to the preparation and research each role. The more you know about the role and the background of the character, the better chance you will have at portraying that character in an authentic way. Even later in his career, in 2004, he found the need to return to training to remaster art of subtlety for the screen  
Picture
Picture
Starting her leading role career at an early, Keira Knightley's debut in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'  started a dedicated range of roles that are praised by critics across the globe. 
In an interview with Empire Magazine, Keira Knightley told interviewers that she continues to attend various acting classes and workshops between roles. Wanting to keep up-to-date with the industry and expanding her range, she finds new routes and methods to help keep her on her toes for both theatre and the screen.

No matter where you are at in your acting career, acting coaches can help push your career with new ideas, techniques and methods! Just like many A-List celebrities, you can never stop learning!

Want to further your acting career? IPM Acting Academy offers Private Sessions & Group Classes with industry professionals and an award winning team! Visit the link below to find out more! 

JOIN HERE
1 Comment
<<Previous
Forward>>

    about

    Castings, Industry News, Job Opportunities, Careers Advise and much more.

    Categories

    All
    Acting Benefits
    Acting Techniques
    BBC Job Opportunity
    Beginners Skills
    Blue Planet
    Casting Call
    Comedy
    Confidence Boost
    Education
    Essential Tips
    Industry News
    Inspiration
    ITV Job Opportunity
    Journalist
    Opportunities
    Parent Support
    Stage To Screen
    TV Pilot

    Archives

    August 2026
    June 2026
    May 2026
    April 2026
    March 2026
    February 2026
    January 2026
    November 2025
    October 2025
    September 2025
    August 2025
    July 2025
    June 2025
    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    July 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    October 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018

    Categories

    All
    Acting Benefits
    Acting Techniques
    BBC Job Opportunity
    Beginners Skills
    Blue Planet
    Casting Call
    Comedy
    Confidence Boost
    Education
    Essential Tips
    Industry News
    Inspiration
    ITV Job Opportunity
    Journalist
    Opportunities
    Parent Support
    Stage To Screen
    TV Pilot

    RSS Feed

Picture

INDEX

CLASSES
- KIDS ACTING CLASS
-
TEEN ACTING CLASS 
- ADULT ACTING CLASS
- ONLINE ACTING CLASS
- PRIVATE 1-2-1 ACTING CLASS 
- BEHIND THE SCENES
- CASTING OPPORTUNITY
​- ACTORS HEADSHOTS
​- ACTORS SHOWREEL
​- SELF-TAPE SERVICE
​- SPECIAL OFFERS
- CORPORATE WORKSHOP
​- IPM BLOG
​- MEET THE TEAM
- TIMETABLE 
​- MEMBERS AREA
​- JOIN HERE

CONTACT US

IPM Acting Academy 
102 Kirkstall Road 
Leeds
LS3 1 JA 


01132443222
07961 513951

​[email protected]

PRIVACY POLICY
All Rights Reserved © IPM Acting Academy 2023