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Performance Skill
These help us understand how comfortable you are on camera and in performance settings.
Examples:
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Basic acting experience
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Mime
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Improvisation
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Dance styles (ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, ballroom, etc.)
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Singing (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
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Stage combat
Sports & Fitness Skills
These are especially useful for commercials and lifestyle shoots.
Examples:
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Football, rugby, basketball, netball
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Boxing
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Ice skating or roller skating
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Skiing or snowboarding
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Climbing
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Paddleboarding
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Tennis / badminton
Professional Background Skills
Certain roles require real-world experience for authenticity.
Examples:
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Healthcare experience (nurse, paramedic, care worker)
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Police/military background
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Construction or trade skills
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Office work (typing, receptionist, call centre)
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Hospitality (waitressing, bar work)
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Retail experience
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Teaching/childcare
Physical Skills
These relate to movement, body confidence, and any specialist physical abilities.
Examples:
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Swimming
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Running / jogging
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Cycling
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Martial arts
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Yoga / Pilates
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Gymnastics
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Horse riding
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Stunt experience (if applicable)
Specialist Skills
These help you stand out and are often needed for specific scenes.
Examples:
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Playing a musical instrument
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Driving (including licences: manual, automatic, motorbike, PCV, etc.)
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Barista skills
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Bartending or cocktail making
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Cooking (home cook / professional)
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Sewing or craft skills
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First aid training
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Sign language (BSL level 1–6)
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Fire safety or lifeguard training
Look-Specific or Style-Based Skills
These help us cast for niche roles or period pieces.
Examples:
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Able to grow/maintain facial hair
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Comfortable with haircuts/dyeing for roles
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Tattoos or piercings (visible or hidden)
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Able to wear heels for long periods
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Period walking or etiquette training
