When an actor is struggling to figure out their casting type, one useful question I ask is: Are you better playing strong characters who have a weakness – or are you better at playing vulnerable characters who are called on to show strength? Knowing the answer can be helpful. The

Actor showreels are one of the key factors that help professional performers get work. It’s no different for children in the industry – but of course, they haven’t always had the chance or experience to build their material. If you are a parent considering purchasing a showreel scene for your

I’ve started a newsletter over on Substack. It’s called ‘You’ve Got Media’ – a place where I can talk about all things media; be it film, tv, socials, and whatever else. I have the blog here on my website, but I’ve always felt a little restricted — needing to stay

So you’re eighteen and want to get into acting but have no training, should you get a showreel? Or you’re sixty-eight, newly retired, and want to jump into being a screen actor – should you get a reel? At whatever stage you’re at in your journey, an acting reel is

I’ve released a new short film, ‘Wedding Goals’, starring Stephanie Marion, Durone Stokes and Rachel Keys. It is a documentary-style comedy about trying to organise a wedding when your partner is a football fan.  Over the past year I have really enjoyed creating comedic football sketches with my actor friends.

I am happy to say that, for the most part, I have been able to do creative work for most of my adult life. That does not mean that my work has been widely viewed or held in high esteem. And it does not mean that I have been well