Acting Mentor
Combining my entertainment industry knowledge as an actor, talent manager, and casting director with my career development training, I specialise in actor mentoring and offering career advice and guidance for actors. Mentoring helps you understand the acting business and guides you to unlock your full potential.
Suppose you're an actor feeling stuck and want to take positive action to transform your career. In that case, mentoring will help you feel more motivated and confident to stand out from the crowd and develop a successful and sustainable career in the entertainment industry.
Locations: Your 1-2-1 actor mentoring sessions last 60 or 90 minutes and occur remotely via Zoom. I accept bookings from clients in the UK, Europe and the USA. Book 2 or more sessions at the same time and save 10%.
"I was so grateful for the really helpful coaching session I had with Emily. We talked about a range of issues, such as confidence and acting related concerns I had as a soon to be graduate. Emily was supportive and really helped me to understand how I could put in place positive strategies to achieve my goals. I'd definitely recommend her to anybody, and particularly actors."
Hannah Roze Lewis, Actor Mentoring
What is Actor Mentoring?
Are you an aspiring actor looking to make it big in the entertainment industry? Then, you already know that talent and dedication are essential. But did you know that having a mentor can be the secret to success in acting?
Working with a coach is not just for beginners – even experienced actors rely on coaches to fine-tune their skills and take their auditions and performances to the next level. A coach brings a fresh perspective, helping actors discover their strengths and weaknesses and guiding them to reach their full potential. An actor mentor is not just a teacher or a coach. They are someone who has walked the path that you want to tread. They understand the industry inside out and can provide valuable insights and guidance that no textbook can offer. A mentor knows what it takes to make it in the competitive world of acting and can help you navigate the challenges and pitfalls along the way.
Having an actor mentor can be invaluable in pursuing a successful acting career and can help you take control of your career path. They can provide personalised feedback, help you refine your skills, offer career advice, and provide a support system that understands the unique challenges that actors face. So, if you're ready to take your acting career to the next level, it's time to consider the transformative power of actor mentoring.
Potential Areas to Explore
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Agents: How to get an acting agent and identify suitable options.
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Branding: Discover and develop your personal brand and casting types.
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Casting Directors: How to approach and write to industry professionals.
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New to the UK: Help to understand and navigate the UK acting landscape.
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Showreels: Actor showreel advice and tips on what makes good showreels.
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Soundboard: Practice a presentation, industry pitch or networking skills.
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Problem-solving: Develop new ideas and hone your creative skills.
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Actor Headshots: Help to choose and plan your headshot session.
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Role-Play: Improve communication, nonverbal and verbal skills.
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Acting Auditions: Hone and improve your actor audition pieces.
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Finding Work: How to find acting work and opportunities.
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Challenge: Support to push past self-limiting beliefs and blocks to potential.
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Career Growth: Build resistance and the ability to bounce back quickly.
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Goals: Identify SMART goals and create a roadmap to achieving them.
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LinkedIn: Ensure your LinkedIn profile is being fully utilised.
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Freelance: Support and guidance on becoming a UK freelancer.
Audition Coaching - Prepare a Script
When auditioning for larger acting roles or drama school auditions, it can be beneficial to work with an acting coach; using my talent manager and casting director experience, I'll collaborate with you to help you hone and bring out the nuances in your character and refine your script, improve your delivery, and provide valuable feedback and guidance on your performance.
During one-on-one script preparation, you'll have the opportunity to work through your script line by line, getting guidance on everything from your tone and pacing to your body language and facial expressions. By the session's end, you'll feel more confident and prepared than ever to tackle your audition.
Who is it Suitable for?
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Applying to university or drama school and want help to hone their auditions.
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Preparing a monologue for agent auditions.
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TV and Screen Acting Techniques.
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Working on a script for auditions and self-tapes.
What Do You Get?
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1 hour 1-2-1 Audition Coaching.
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Begin with a relaxation exercise to become centred and focused.
Optimise Promotional Materials
As a seasoned professional mentor and coach in the entertainment industry, I know what it takes to make it as an actor and have a successful acting career. That's why I offer my actor mentoring service, complete with advice on headshots, showreels, websites, IMDB and Spotlight profile curation, branding for actors and more. With my guidance, you'll have the tools you need so you can feel confident and prepared for working in the industry.
Build Your Actor Networks
Networking for actors is one of the most powerful tools in an acting career toolbox, but too often, it's an afterthought. That's where I come in. I work with my actors to identify and cultivate connections online and at in-person events, teaching actors how to make connections in the film industry, which helps them achieve their acting career goals. I'll help you learn how to build your networks so you can reach new heights in your acting career.
Book a Discovery Call
Book a free 20-minute discovery call to take the first step towards a fulfilling acting career. With years of experience in career coaching and actor mentoring, I'll provide the guidance you need to take your acting career to the next level. Please fill in your details below, and I'll be back in touch to arrange a mutually convenient day and time. I aim to respond to all requests within 2-4 hours, apart from on weekends and bank holidays.