Industry Advice

Practical guides, self-tape tips, and career insights for actors from the WeAudition community.

Self-Tape Checklist
Self-Tape Checklist
October 26, 2020

Our Top 10 Checklist for your Next Self-Tape Audition — from prep and framing to reading with a scene partner on WeAudition.

Keeping your branding Authentic
Keeping your branding Authentic
September 29, 2020

In the final installment of our authenticity series, we explore how to bring your true self into your headshots, reel, and actor branding.

Working abroad – what you need to know.
Working abroad – what you need to know.
September 24, 2020

Actress Tehmina Sunny breaks down visas, representation, and practical advice for actors looking to work internationally.

How to find your authentic self
How to find your authentic self
September 14, 2020

Part two of our series on authenticity in acting: practical exercises to reconnect with your instincts and bring honesty to every audition.

What is authenticity in acting?
What is authenticity in acting?
September 1, 2020

Why casting directors are always searching for truth, and what "being authentic" actually means in the audition room.

What can Equity do for UK actors?
What can Equity do for UK actors?
August 30, 2020

Equity councillor Tigger Blaize explains how the UK trade union supports performers with contracts, legal protection, and career advice.

How to avoid the cutting room floor
How to avoid the cutting room floor
June 7, 2020

Film and television editor Jordan Goldman shares what editors look for in an actor’s performance and how to deliver usable takes.

The Future Of Casting For: Nonbinary Actors
The Future Of Casting For: Nonbinary Actors
June 2, 2020

Exploring inclusive casting, representation, and how the industry is evolving for nonbinary performers.

A Guide to 1-2-1 Casting Director Meetings
A Guide to 1-2-1 Casting Director Meetings
May 11, 2020

How to prepare for general meetings and 1-2-1 sessions with casting directors, make a lasting impression, and follow up.

5 Tips for better self-tapes
5 Tips for better self-tapes
April 26, 2020

Five essential tips to elevate your self-tape setup, lighting, eyelines, and performance quality.

A CD’s 12 Rules for the Perfect Self-Tape
A CD’s 12 Rules for the Perfect Self-Tape
April 26, 2020

Twelve golden rules from a casting director on framing, slating, readers, and delivering standout self-tapes.

5 Reasons You Should Attend Film Festivals without a film in it… and 5 Myths debunked.
5 Reasons You Should Attend Film Festivals without a film in it… and 5 Myths debunked.
February 27, 2019

WeAudition co-founder Darren Darnborough shares why film festivals are one of the best networking opportunities for actors.