Why do we see the orphan protagonist appearing time and time again? Let’s explore some of the most influential underdogs in stories and literature since the beginning of time, and why the orphan trope keeps resonating with us to become the backbone of the most successful adventure stories of all time.

The acting industry today is incredibly saturated, but there are always actors who manage to stand out because they know who they are and they know the type of person that they are putting out to the industry. Knowing which roles suit you best, and therefore how to pitch yourself, make it easier for an audience to imagine you in those certain roles.

There are a few golden rules when it comes to self-tapes, that will help Casting Directors take you seriously. But how do you stand out?

What is a self-tape? It can seem daunting but a self-tape is simple! Though it can require a lot of work, let me break it down for you. A self-tape is footage of yourself acting a scene that you send off to Agents, Casting Directors, Directors and Producers. Learn how to have the perfect self-tape set up here, and I’ll run you through what to do.

Archetypes have been embedded into stories since the beginning of time. They form patterns that make a character easier to recognise, and a story’s message easier to understand. Figure which archetype you best embody so you can best market yourself to the industry.

What is the change you want to see in the world? What is the journey you’d like to see in yourself? This will be your guiding light when making offers to the industry.