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• What Casting Directors Look for in Headshots, Showreels, and Spotlight CVs: A Guide for Screen Actors Starting Out
• What aspiring actors can learn from the 2025 oscars.
• 7 Essential Tips and Tricks to Help You Land Your Next Role
• The Ultimate Guide to Acting Resumes: What to include and What to avoid
• How Acting Classes Can Boost Your Confidence, Communication, and Success in University
• Methods and Understandings to Crafting a Performance
• Lacking in inspiration this January? Let’s explore some ways you can fuel your creativity…
• ​How acting classes improve confidence
• How you can make a standout audition...
• Mastering the Art of Comedy Acting: Tips for Success
• From Classes to Casting: A Beginner's Guide to Starting Your Acting Journey.
• The parents guide: How to support your child's acting dreams...
• Can I still act if I have dyslexia?
• How can mindfulness improve acting?
• A lifetime waiting for her first lead role, at 94, June Squibb is an inspiration to aspiring actors everywhere.
• Spotlight 101: What Every Aspiring Actor Needs to Know
• The art of character development and bringing your role to life.
• Adapting from stage to screen
• Mastering Monologues!
• The 6 Best Podcasts for Actors
• Acting Showreel Tips from Casting Directors​
• Getting Started with Accents
• What UK Actors Need to Know About the SAG-AFTRA Actors Strike
• Warmups and Techniques for Actors
• What you need to know about Headshots...
• How to Keep Busy Outside of Acting
• Want to become an actor? Here's how to start.
• Five Things Actors Need Continuous Training In
• What Acting Classes Can Do for Your Child
• On-Set Terms Actors Should Know
• Could your Child Get Creative with ITV?
• Want to audition for Netflix?
• Golden Globe Nominees for 2021
• Actors Goal Setting
• UK Film Directors
• The Importance of an Acting Range
• Christmas Movie Traditions We Love
• Want to work for ITV?
• I wonder how they did that?
• Voice Over Artists We Have Grown Up With & Loved
• 5 Reasons to Join an Acting Class Today!
• Confidence on Camera: Tips to boost your confidence
• Tips for Working with Animals on Screen
• Knowing the Role: Production Terminology For Casting Walk-On Roles
• The Best Child Performances in Films
• Drive-In Cinemas: The Classic Cinematic Experience Returns
• The Film Industry & Navigating Covid-19
• What Improv Can Do for Your Acting Skills
• Why do Actors Need a Showreel?
• Sheffield Doc Fest 2020: Virtual Screenings
• Films for Pride Month
• Did You Spot Their Double Role?
• What Could Filming Look Like for Your Favourite Soaps?
• What Netflix Has Planned for Future Filming
• Emily's Blog: Industry Jargon for Beginners
• More than Netflix to Stream!​
• ​Your Favourite Series are Still Casting!
• Acting & Accents: Top Accents that Actors Can Use For Their CV
• Emily's Blog: On-Set Tips for Your First Filming Day
• Social Media Tips for Actors
• Emily's Blog: My Year of Work Experience
• My Start As An Actor
• Celebrities In Isolation!
• How to Keep Your Acting & Creativity Going During Isolation
• Countless Leeds Opportunities in Television & Film!
• Be An Apprentice for Netflix!
• RTS Award Nominees Announced! A great year for Comedy!
• HALF TERM FUN WITH CBBC!
• Is Your Performance Ready to Be on Set?
• Be an Apprentice for Netlfix!
• The Screen Industry Continues to Grow in Yorkshire...
• Film & Tv Charity: A great source for Television & Film Professionals
• Actors Headshots: The Importance of Professional Headshots
• New Team Needed for Channel 4 Series!
• Runner Positions for ITV's 'Coronation Street'
• ​What Acting Classes Can Do for Your Kids & Teens!
• Top Rated Christmas Films to Watch this Christmas!
• "We were on a break" Friends project in the works
• The Top Benefits of Joining Acting Classes
• Top Rated Horror Films
• A-List Actors Who are Still Learning
• Want to Cook for Mary Berry?
• Welcome to Leeds Channel 4!
• Yorkshire on the Screen
• Mental Health on Screen
• Want to be in a Netflix series?
• Open Casting Call!
• Another Big Move to Leeds! Sky to make a Leeds Hub
• NEW LEEDS ITV CALENDAR POSITION
• Keep the Camera Rolling - 6 Movie Blunders That Made The Final Cut
• Being a Pro-Active Screen Actor
• Get Back to What You Love...
• BBC RUNNER JOBS!
• Actors Can Be Shy Too! - Building Confidence for Film & Television!
• Channel 4 Recruitment Opportunities!
• Yorkshire Actors On Screen
• National Film & Television School to Open in Leeds!
• ITV JOB OPPORTUNITY IN LIVE TELEVISION
• Actors who Turned Down BIG Roles...
• Tips for Performing Arts Graduates
• Actors & Advocates for Mental Health Awareness
• ITV's Apprenticeship Scheme Starting Soon!
• Keeping on Top of Your Headshots
• 5 Apps to Help You in Your Acting Career!
• Mindful Tips for Your Acting Career
• The Art of Social Media for Actors
• UK's Greatest Productions Coming to Leeds!
• How To Be The Best ‘YOU’ In Your Next Audition!
• Five Top Tips for Improving Your Acting CV
• Tips and Tricks to Remove SFX Make-Up!
• THE BAFTA 2019 WINNERS!
• Getting Started: Successful Career Paths!
• The 91st Oscar Award Nominees!
• Why Accents are Important for Actors!
• Tips on Finding an Agent For Your Acting Career!
• The Amazing Winning Actors of the Golden Globes in 2019!
• 5 Tips on How to Start Your Acting Career this New Year!
• ​Acting CVs: Why Aren't You Being Seen?
• EMMERDALE - EDITORIAL ASSISTANT POSITION
• INCREDIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH SCREEN YORKSHIRE!
• BBC WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY!
• SEEKING NEW TALENT FOR TV PILOT
• Could you read the news?
• ​BBC Job Opportunity, Are you the right candidate?