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Act On This - The TV Actors’ Network

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🎬 UK’s leading membership for TV actors. Weekly LIVE coaching & insight from the most in-demand casting directors and industry professionals.

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BAFTA-Nominted actor, writer & director @pulestondavies says drama school or not get yourself in a place where you can practice and get it wrong.

Want to know how to get on Ian’s radar for upcoming projects? Click the link in our bio, grab an Act On This membership and watch our FULL CHAT! 🎭🔥 by @actonthistv

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🎬 Comment CAST below and I’ll DM you the link to the FULL YouTube video! 👇

Why do some actors seem to build incredible TV careers… while others stay stuck for YEARS? 🤔

After 15 years of running Act On This and coaching over 41,500 actors, I’ve noticed something VERY interesting…

The most talented actors aren’t always the ones booking the TV roles! 😬

There are actually 5 patterns I keep seeing in actors who consistently move their careers forward.

And in my latest YouTube video, I’m revealing ALL FIVE - including some uncomfortable truths that might just change how you approach your acting career!

🔥 Want to know what’s REALLY separating the actors making progress from those struggling to get ahead?

👇 Comment CAST and I’ll DM you the FULL video!

Ross 🙌🏻🤩🙌🏻 by @actonthistv

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Sister Boniface director @debbiehowardinsta proves if you keep putting yourself out there and getting in front of directors, they’ll be thinking of you for future projects.

Want to know how to stand out in front of directors and stop overthinking? Tap the link in our bio, pick up an Act On This membership and watch our 3.5 HOUR CHAT with Debbie! 🎬🤩 by @actonthistv

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Rivals actor @jonnyyweldon says even if YOU feel like you messed up in an audition it’s very likely that it won’t effect the outcome.

Want to get all the specifics on how Jonny creates his own content? Click the link in our bio pick up an Act On This membership and watch our 1 HOUR CHAT! 🤔💪 by @actonthistv

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🔥 Comment “BARRINGTON” and I’ll DM you a secret link to get 50% OFF your first month of Act On This - PLUS instant access to the FULL 3-HOUR replay of this session! 👇

Ever wondered what ACTUALLY makes a TV producer want to CAST YOU?

This week, I sat down with top TV producer @producer02, whose credits include:

🥊 A Thousand Blows - starring @stephengraham1973, @erinrdoherty & Malachi Kirby.

🏆 The Responder - starring Martin Freeman.

🎬 A Town Called Malice - starring @jackorowan, @tahirah_sharif and @jaseflem123.

And this conversation was an ABSOLUTE masterclass for actors! 🔥

Barrington is VERY hands-on with casting - and revealed:

🎭 What he REALLY wants to see in an audition.

👀 What makes him take a chance on FRESH and EMERGING talent.

🔥 What makes an actor someone he wants to work with AGAIN.

📹 The material actors can actually SEND HIM to get on his radar.

🤝 How to approach producers and build genuine relationships.

🎬 Why creating your OWN work could be one of the fastest ways to get SEEN.

AND…

Barrington told our members EXACTLY how they can reach out to him directly! 🤯

This video is just a tiny PREVIEW.

Members can watch the FULL 3-HOUR replay RIGHT NOW, plus access 120+ hours of previous masterclasses with some of the biggest casting directors, agents, actors, writers, directors and producers in TV.

PLUS, you’ll get a seat on our LIVE industry calls EVERY week - including NEXT WEEK with James Bond casting director Jemima McWilliams, whose credits include No Time To Die!

You’ll also get 24/7 support in our community hub, 1-2-1 coaching, monthly networking events, our app & MORE!

👇 Comment “BARRINGTON” and I’ll DM you 50% OFF your first month NOW!

Ross 🙌🏻🤩🙌🏻 by @actonthistv

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The Split Up casting director @soniaallam_casting & casting associate Leila Ali say when emailing casting teams, keep it clear, be specific about your USP and have a link to your acting.

Want to know what Sonia and Leila are looking for in showreels? Hit the link in our bio, get yourself an Act On This membership and watch our DEEP DIVE! 💻🔥 by @actonthistv

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BAFTA-Winning TV director @diarmogoggins says do the work and don’t expect the results to come tomorrow.

Want to know how directors like Diarmuid look at your Spotlight and what they’re looking for? Hit the link in our bio, grab an Act On This membership and watch our 2 HOUR CHAT! 💪🔥 by @actonthistv

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🚨 COMMENT ‘BARRINGTON’ BELOW and I’ll DM you a link to get 50% OFF your first month of Act On This - AND a seat at TONIGHT’S LIVE TV PRODUCER MASTERCLASS! 👇

🎬 ACTORS - HOW DO YOU BECOME THE ACTOR THAT TV PRODUCERS WANT TO WORK WITH AGAIN… AND AGAIN… AND AGAIN?!

Not just audition.

Not just book ONE role.

But become the actor that producers actively CHAMPION and want to bring back for MORE TV work! 👀

Well, TONIGHT at 7:30PM UK, we’re going behind the scenes of some of Britain’s BIGGEST TV dramas with @producer02!

His incredible credits include:

🔥 THE RESPONDER - Emmy-winning drama starring Martin Freeman.

🔥 A THOUSAND BLOWS - Disney+’s BAFTA and Emmy-nominated drama.

🔥 A TOWN CALLED MALICE - Sky’s hit crime drama.

And Barrington isn’t coming to give us the polished, PR-friendly version of the industry…

He’s promising the TRUTH. RAW AND UNCUT! 💥

🎯 WE’RE TALKING:

🎬 How TV producers REALLY approach casting - and what makes an actor stand out.

🔥 How to get onto a producer’s radar and become someone they WANT to champion.

🎭 What it’s REALLY like producing major TV dramas.

💡 Why actors should be creating their OWN opportunities.

🚀 How to navigate, survive and THRIVE in today’s changing television industry.

🎤 PLUS - LIVE Q&A! Get on camera and ask Barrington YOUR questions directly!

🍷 And before anyone asks about the red wine… we recorded this teaser LAST NIGHT. Barrington hasn’t started drinking at lunchtime. As far as I know. 🤣

THIS IS BARRINGTON’S FIRST-EVER ACT ON THIS MASTERCLASS!

And if this teaser is anything to go by, it’s going to be an absolute BELTER! 😂

📅 TONIGHT - TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER
⏰ 7:30PM UK
💻 LIVE ON ZOOM

👇 WANT TO JOIN US?

💬 COMMENT ‘BARRINGTON’ BELOW and I’ll DM you the link to get 50% OFF your first month of Act On This!

That gets you a seat on TONIGHT’S call, plus access to our weekly LIVE sessions with some of the biggest names in TV!

See you in the Zoom room!

Ross 🙌🏻🤩🙌🏻 by @actonthistv

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‘The Split Up’ & ‘The Blame’ casting director @soniaallam_casting & casting associate @_leilaali_ explain how self-tapes help them see way more actors!

Want to know exactly how Sonia and Leila watch and compare the self-tapes they receive? Click the link in our bio, pick up an Act On This membership and watch our DEEP DIVE! 🎥🚀 by @actonthistv

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📺 Comment “BARRINGTON” and I’ll DM you a secret link to get 50% OFF your first month of Act On This - and a seat on what I promise will be an INCREDIBLE LIVE call! 👇

Ever wondered how much say a TV PRODUCER actually has in whether YOU get cast?

This Tuesday night, top TV producer @producer02 is joining us LIVE at Act On This to EXPLAIN ALL!

Barrington’s recent credits include:

🥊 A Thousand Blows - the BAFTA and International Emmy-nominated Disney+ drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.

🏆 The Responder - the International Emmy-winning BBC drama starring Martin Freeman.

🎬 A Town Called Malice - Sky’s huge crime thriller.

And here’s what makes this session particularly exciting…

Barrington is super-hands-on when it comes to casting.

I know that first-hand - he was actually in the room for my own audition for The Responder!

And he’s passionate about finding fresh and emerging talent on BOTH sides of the camera, alongside unique voices and stories that deserve to be told.

So in this exclusive session, we’re finding out:

🎭 What a TV producer ACTUALLY does - and EXACTLY where they fit into the casting process.

👀 What makes Barrington take a chance on an actor he’s NEVER worked with before.

📡 How YOU can get on his radar for future projects.

🎬 What makes an actor someone he wants to work with AGAIN & AGAIN.

🔥 PLUS - we’ll go behind the scenes of some of his BIGGEST shows and you can ask Barrington YOUR questions LIVE too!

📅 TUES 13TH OCT
⏰ 7:30PM UK
💻 LIVE ON ZOOM

If you’re serious about working in TV, this is a very rare chance to learn from one of the best in the biz!

👇 Comment “BARRINGTON” and I’ll DM you 50% OFF your first month of Act On This NOW!

Seeya there!

Ross :) by @actonthistv

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Emmy-Nominated casting director @krjcastingltd enjoys it when actors go that extra mile with their self-tapes.

Want to know what makes Kate take a chance on actors she’s never met before? Click the link in our bio, get your self an Act On This membership and watch our FULL CHAT! 🎬🤩 by @actonthistv

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