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This blog is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in the television, theatre, or film industry but have some doubts and uncertainties. It takes a look at some students and their views on what it means to enroll at Screenwise and what are the steps to become a known face in the acting world. Talia Rowley mentions that there are two critical decisions to make – one is to hone passion to improve acting. The second decision is where to enroll in order to get the acting skill improved. Anna Linder recommends getting to know yourself first before getting into an acting class. You have to be brave, fun, vulnerable, and disciplined, if you really want to make it big in the industry.Brett Burkett recommends preparing well to become a good actor.   Continue Reading  

For people who work in the corporate sector, building soft skills, like presentation skills, can be a great asset as they move up the corporate ladder. This post explores some of the benefits that await a person who goes for a corporate presentation class at Screenwise. This first advantage is that employees will no longer feel dejected due to inferior presentation skills. This will boost workforce morale significantly. Such sessions ensure that the company make employees feel valued about their enthusiasm for learning new things. With a corporate presenting class, an employee can easily address challenges in his workplace and express his thoughts. Such training also helps the sales staff to enhance their sales pitch and create a great impression on prospects. Employees get the support and confidence they need when they have to present in front of a large or senior audience.  It eventually builds confidence in the employee. Content Source

After an audition, its your confidence and body language that determines how successful you are in your first acting job. This post takes a look at some tips to help you gain confidence in this phase of your acting career. The first tip is to have a clear mindset and prepare yourself for whatever’s coming at the audition. The second tip is to let your personality shine through by offering a great smile at all times. Another tip is to create the right first impression by maintaining a good posture. This will impress all the people around you. A confident actor won’t show any signs of concern that he may not land his next role. This way you radiate immense self-confidence without appearing overconfident. Lastly, make sureto maintain eye contact at all times so that you radiate confidence. Content Source

After making an impactful showreel its time to land an audition for the next big role. This post looks at the different tips that can enhance your chances from among a sea of hopeful faces. The first tip is to ensure that you do research about the different casting schedules available in the city at the moment. The second tip is to network like a pro and build familiarity with people who matter in the industry. The third tip is to build your portfolio so that you can share it with producers and casting directors. Next is to share your portfolio and headshot with the casting director to showcase your potential. It is vital to set realistic goals when you sign up with a casting agent so that you don’t end up disappointed. Content Source

Rejections are part and parcel of an actor’s journey. Instead of focusing on rejections, the post looks at ways in which you can handle rejections better and emerge as a better actor. To start off, an actor should not be dejected if he/she doesn’t get a call even after putting the best efforts in an audition. Secondly, try to assess why you didn’t land the role. Do the producer’s vision of the role, the idea, and the character not align with what you portrayed on the audition stage? Thirdly, talk it out with a friend to remove all negativity towards the rejection and move ahead with the next audition and next role. Another tip is to receive as much feedback as possible to improve your chances at the next audition. If possible, you can enroll to an acting class to polish your skills as an actor. Content Source

Are you looking to land a role in a TV show? Then it’s best to get a showreel created to showcase your acting talent. As per this post, you can get either a montage reel created that hides the distractions and shows off a great display of acting, or the scene reel that directors are most interested in looking at. You can also collect recent projects and display as a compilation reel. The post also looks at 6 great tips to make the showreel stand out. Firstly, you need to have your own style. Then you can focus on your skills in the showreel. Additionally, your video needs to highlight different characters and style in acting. The fourth point is about keeping the video short and edit it well in order to make it engaging and compelling. Also, make sure that the showreel shows that you are different from the rest. Content Source