Although I've had my gripe with Mandy.com when the service was free, then changed to a subscription format, I realized why they did it. This assures everyone they are getting what they pay for, and not random job listings. Worth the extra bucks to filter the quality jobs from the not so much.
mandy.com is a fantastic platform for actors looking for auditions across the UK. It is very user friendly and easy to update your CV and profile information. There are a huge number of paid opportunities posted on a daily basis so there's a high likelihood something will be the right fit you everyone.
Hi Claudette, It's lovely to hear you value our service so much! If you ever need us please get in contact at emails@mandy.com
Think it's a scam. Why would a company only choose to have their listings with Mandy which is a paid service and means that very few crew members will sign up for. Companies want to have access to as many people as possible. They can easily advertise on Craigslist, Indeed, which doesn't charge people to view submissions. Meaning they will get a lot more candidates than Mandy. The listings also seem fake. No one I know has every gotten a job from paying the subscription. I have tons of experience and have never received even an interview request. Ever. There's no way to even know the company's name that's advertising or if it even exists (it doesn't) because they don't give out the company's name. Legitimate companies advertise the name of their company because they want to get the best candidates.
Hi Jess,
Thanks for your feedback, and sorry to hear you feel that way.
We work hard to build relationships with employers, in order to offer our candidates a more tailored jobseeking experience.
In response to your questions...
Once you are on a premium plan, you will be able to see the employers' names.
There are many reasons why employers chose to list with us - but principally, as ours is a professional community, we offer a greater quality of applicant than open platforms such as Craigslist.
Please contact us at emails@mandy.com if you require further support.
Best wishes,
Amelia
I give this site 4 stars its an excellent way to get your creative arts out there. Very easy to use and lots of opportunities I cant wait to see what the future has in store. Good for performers of all walks of life.
I have been a member for 4 years and once every 3 months there's a suitable film crew job, so I pay for a months membership, so I can apply along with another 100+ applicants. Once I did get a job! Mandy need to reduce their prices it feels like such a scam preying on people that are searching for work. There used to be 30% off codes on the net if you searched around that just about made it acceptable if there was a job along with 2 almost suitable jobs you could apply for that month, but they don't seem to exist any more.
Hi Jay, I'm sorry to hear that you feel this way. I do know where you are coming from as it is a very competitive industry. We do not have any general discounts running at the moment I'm afraid, but if you are a member of any professional bodies or unions we do sometimes offer a discount via their websites! Please email us at emails@mandy.com if you have any other concerns.
Excellent- really recommend to anyone who has enough money to pay for it annually and wants to get into acting, some really terrific features on there which you can't get anywhere else, but do remember that you only have a months free time unless you earn more or pay. Overall though I would 100% give it a 4.5 to 5 star review.
Hi Rupert, Thanks for this great review we are glad to have been of help- please do get in touch via emails@mandy.com if we can help with anything.
I have seen postings in Mandy that were nog posted anywhere else, so that's definitely a plus. I like that the website informs me when my profile has been reviewed as well. My only downside is the cost…
Thank you for the great review, Ashley, we are glad to hear you've found our views feature particularly useful. Please do get in contact with us at emails@mandy.com if you have any other suggestions on how we can improve your experience!
I joined Mandy pretty recently but so far it's been convenient to have film and TV opportunities and jobs in one place. I've definitely seen postings there I haven't found elsewhere on the main job sites and even on some of the smaller ones. It's hard to find openings in my city and they have quite a few more than other platforms. It's nice to have a separate place for volunteer posts so you can seek them out or avoid them depending on what you're looking for. So far so good!
Hi Lauren, Thank you for reviewing us and for your kind words! I am really glad we have been able to hunt down those elusive roles for you. If you have any further feedback on ways we could help you make the most out of your experience, please do get in contact at emails@mandy.com.
A lot of my first few acting jobs after graduating from drama school came from casting calls on Mandy. This really helped me to build my portfolio and in turn, i made some amazing contacts and have been approached by professionals wanting to work with me after seeing me in a production that was originally found on Mandy. If your starting out, and want to build those credits, dont hesitate, sign up!
Hi Shalana, What great feedback! I'm so happy that we could be so useful in boosting your career. Don't forget to keep in touch at emails@mandy.com if you ever need anything!
Great site for corporate and promotional Paid Voice over work, i get around 5-6 emails a day of available work with my parameters. Only downside (for me) which im not sure Mandy can help with is a lot of the jobs going dont offer a custom audition.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, James! I will of course pass on your feedback to our team, unfortunately, the sorts of auditions available are dependant on the Employers needs. Please do get in contact at emails@mandy.com if we can support you along the way
Answer: Hi Alicia, That's Great! If you are based in the UK we have a Mandy Kids UK site available for anyone under the age of 18. We offer a 30 day free trial for this site so you can sign up for free and try it out! If you need any help signing up, get in touch with us at emails@mandy.com
Answer: Hi Chloe, Apologies for the delay in reply. You can indeed! Your membership will simply revert to a Standard membership which does not block employers from contacting you, nor does it affect existing applications. Please contact us at emails@mandy.com if we can support you with anything else. Kind Regards, Roz - Mandy Customer Service Lead
Answer: I paid the subscription fee for a year, mainly so I can get speaking parts on any kind of production. I don't even care if they're mostly student productions, as I get film footage from them, which is very usable. However, if you're thinking of paying the subscription fee to get paid work, I would advise against it. You will not get much paid work through Mandy. If you want paid work, you're better off getting an office job that will pay far more than the NMW that's offered by most productions. I can't wait to get my necessary named speaking roles so I can join Spotlight!
Answer: Hi Paula, Thank you for taking the time to contact us. The Mandy Network is a platform where you can connect to other professionals in the industry to advance your career. As we are not a direct casting director or agency, we do not select who is successful for any role posted with us. We do indeed have a large number of users in both the US and the UK, but we do have our international region for members from all over the world! I hope this helps. Please do reach out to us at emails@mandy.com if we can support you with anything else.
Answer: Hi Julia, Thanks for getting in touch. There are 2 sorts of Job-related emails we will send you. Our Daily/Weekly Opportunities round ups are not tailored to your profile, however, you can turn these off or change their frequency via your Profile settings. Your Job Alert emails, on the other hand, are tailored to your profile and are sent out as soon as the job is posted. If you are looking to better tailor your Job Alerts, please go to your 'About me/Skills' section and update the 'Interested in' and 'Experienced in' section so that we have the information necessary to send you the best jobs for you. If we can help further, please reach out to us via emails@mandy.com.
Answer: Hello Gary, thank you for your question. It is free to post a job with us, though we have premium options available for recruiters wishing to give their job post a little boost. If you would like to find out more please contact emails@mandy.com
Answer: In other words no. It is NOT free for employers? They charge both employers and crew but guarantee nothing to the person's looking for work.
Answer: Hi Anna, thanks for your question, we'll be happy to help. Please refer to the status indicator when looking at Jobs > Applications, as this will give further information as to whether an application has been viewed or shortlisted. If you see the status is "Viewed", this means the employer has reviewed your application. If you have any further questions please get in touch at emails@mandy.com.
Answer: Hello Maria, Thank you for your question. We do indeed post a number of roles in your field, the best profile type to create is a Theatre Professionals profile! If you need help getting set up please contact us at emails@mandy.com
Mandy has a rating of 3 stars from 609 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Mandy ranks 2nd among Acting sites.
Hi Steve, It's good to hear that you like our platform!
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