How to Be an Actor and Other Film and TV Jobs
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Discover what it's really like to be an actor, and all of the other jobs behind the scenes, in this fascinating illustrated guide written by actor Hannah New.
Learn about the skills you need to become an actor, how actors get their roles and what a typical day on set looks like from start to finish. Not sure about being on camera? From agents and construction managers to directors and writers, there are lots of different jobs to do on a film or television production.
- Costume designers pick the outfits that the characters wear, from ballgowns to futuristic spacesuits
- Music composers write the music you hear in the background
- The special effects team work with the actors to create exciting action scenes
How to Be an Actor is the ideal book for children who love films and tv, and want to bring stories to life.
Previous titles in the series include:
- How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (2020 Blue Peter Book Award runner-up)
- How to Launch a Tech Start-Up
- How to Be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs
- How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs
- How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs
- How to Be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs
Hannah New (Author)
Born in south London, Hannah New is an actress, producer and writer, who started her performing career with the National Youth Theatre in the UK. She went on to do a Spanish and English Literature degree and then began working on film and TV projects in Spain. Her work can be seen in the television series Black Sails, the Netflix series Bridgerton and the film Flavia de Luce based on the series of novels for young adult readers. She is passionate about film making and storytelling, especially hearing the stories that young people have to tell through film. She is a keen surfer and rock climber and lives on a farm in the West of Ireland with her partner and child. When she's not filming, she grows veg and tends to her cows and chickens. How to Be an Actor is her first book.
Sol Linero (Illustrator)
Sol is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires. Her illustrations are filled with details and beautiful colors focused on children's products like books, puzzles, board books and memory games. Sol has worked for Airbnb, Pottery Barn Kids, Unicef and international magazines such as Oprah, Jamie Oliver, Wired and The Washington Post.
Born in south London, Hannah New is an actress, producer and writer, who started her performing career with the National Youth Theatre in the UK. She went on to do a Spanish and English Literature degree and then began working on film and TV projects in Spain. Her work can be seen in the television series Black Sails, the Netflix series Bridgerton and the film Flavia de Luce based on the series of novels for young adult readers. She is passionate about film making and storytelling, especially hearing the stories that young people have to tell through film. She is a keen surfer and rock climber and lives on a farm in the West of Ireland with her partner and child. When she's not filming, she grows veg and tends to her cows and chickens. How to Be an Actor is her first book.
Sol Linero (Illustrator)
Sol is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires. Her illustrations are filled with details and beautiful colors focused on children's products like books, puzzles, board books and memory games. Sol has worked for Airbnb, Pottery Barn Kids, Unicef and international magazines such as Oprah, Jamie Oliver, Wired and The Washington Post.