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Having a Sustainable Acting Career

We’ve all switched on the TV and seen some pretty bad acting. How is it possible with the number of talented actors out there, that these actors can still get work, and often lots of work, without any discernible talent?

Well, having an acting career isn’t just about talent… Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry, is vital. We break down how to tackle the acting industry on this page: articles, resources and interviews on how to have a successful acting career.

Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry is vital.

Learn how to get a better acting agent, get seen by casting directors and start landing roles. It’s important to see yourself as a business and knowledge is the first step in moving your acting business forward.

Three things to remember moving forward in your acting career:

  1. You’re running your own race. Don’t compare your career to other actors.
  2. Reputation. Be awesome to work with.
  3. Work hard. Doing great work will get you employed again.

Acting Industry Articles and Resources

Why You Should Be Acting in Theatre

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It’s a fairly common piece of advice given to early-career and emerging actors: they should pick between stage or screen acting. For career-hungry up-and-comers, it’s not terrible advice, especially when they’re looking for the right...

AI for Actors

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AI, or artificial intelligence, is heralding major shifts across industry and culture. For a long time, people in creative industries thought they might be safe: it’s wasn’t like a computer could generate a screenplay, or...