I have found the Mandy.com site really beneficial in providing a variety of casting opportunities for my son. There are also voice over opportunities and commercials. Great website with clear and concise tips too. Excellent!
Great for finding upcoming opportunities in the film/television industry. Many opportunities are low budget films so if you're looking to gain some unpaid experience then Mandy is a fantastic tool for this!
Hi Paddy, thank you for the lovely review! It's great to hear you are getting so much out of our service! If you need any support along the way please contact us at emails@mandy.com
I'm just starting my career, but this site looks like an easy way to get started, especially if you don't have an agent. I also found this website on the recommendation of a friend who had a positive experience
Hi Fred, It's lovely to hear that you and your friend are getting so much out of your memberships! If you need support or advice at any point please do contact us at emails@mandy.com!
What no one says is that Mandy offers people 7 days of free use if you leave a review... hence all the positive reviews. Let's be clear, real job boards get their money from people posting jobs, not from desperate job seekers. I'm sure people find jobs, but my guess is most of them are low paying and short term.
Hello Dave, Thank you for your honest review. I'm sorry that you feel this way. SiteJabber does not allow reviews for free time so the offer you referred to is not on offer for this site. If you have any suggestions on ways we can improve please do get in contact at emails@mandy.com
I first got on to Mandy several years ago.
My story is that I wanted to break into the business and had a friend suggest me this website for Jobs and Auditions.
Like is our nature as performers, I had a slight apprehension of its reliability, yet quickly proven wrong. Right away I began to at least get noticed and called in to rooms.
Look at it this way, if you get just ONE job off of it, it will more than pay for your subscription fee.
That's it, I was hooked and it's an Immensely useful tool for an unrepresented actor to start working and gain experience. It has grown as a site since I joined and become very User friendly.
It's worth the money because it makes YOU money.
Carry on Mandy :)
Hi Gabriel, Thank you for such a glowing review! We really appreciated it! If you ever need us please get in contact at emails@mandy.com
Mandy is really easy to use, probably one of the clearest casting sites out there, so you know exactly what you're applying for. Anyone at any stage in their career can join, so it's good for actors looking to set up Spotlight or attract an agent. I would highly recommend the Agent Database section of Mandy, I found it to be more comprehensive than Spotlight's.
The only thing I would say is that paid credits are very rare, so at times the £20 monthly fee doesn't seem worth it. However, I doubt that's down to Mandy - I just think the industry is oversubscribed and low/no paid work is now common for independent productions. Nevertheless for an actor in the early stages in their career, it's great for new opportunities and experiences.
Hello Holly, Thank you for your honest and lovely review! Remember we are always here to help with advice on how to optimize your profile and to for support in your Job search if you need us! Keep in touch at emails@mandy.com!
I've worked with a few people in the film & media industry who have sourced reasonable work through Mandy, so am Now personally trying it out for myself to experience firsthand its effect and benefit, The interface looks positive and the job postings seem interesting, however nothing has been secured as yet in terms of work contracts, etc., so just testing its process and effect, it's too soon to tell. Time is everything!
Thank you for reviewing us! I hope that you have a positive experience as you get started! Please do get in contact with us at emails@mandy.com if you have any suggestions on how we can improve your experience as you get used to the service.
Finding jobs or opportunities in the film industry is extremely difficult. However, after signing up with Mandy.com, I got responses jobs I applied for a DAY later, showing their interest, and I don't have much professional experience.
Hi Dale, Brilliant! I'm so glad you are finding the Network of so much use! If you ever need any help please do keep in contact at emails@mandy.com
Really good organisation for artiste's, voice over's and many many more.
I only have two basic profile's set up on Mandy however all of the email's that come through to me all have job's that I could easily fit into. I currently have a transport issue so it's not so easy doing any remote type work. However, hopefully, that will change next year.
So Mandy, keep doing what you are doing as it is brilliant.
Hi Neil, Thank you for your review! If you ever need anything please do get in contact at emails@mandy.com
My son joined Mandy in 2017 and he had some great opportunities.
I love the layout of the site, very well design.
An excellent platform which is so helpful on every level. I have found it so easy to use and the job alerts are very useful.
Hi Peggy, What a wonderful review, Thank you so much! Keep in touch at emails@mandy.com
Hello
Mandy.com offered me a 3 month payment holiday as a result of the corona virus but never offered it.
I also don't know how that can justify the annual premium especially as spotlight are cheaper
Hello Jaime, Thank you for your review and for your feedback. I'm sorry that you feel this way and will of course pass on your feedback to the relevant team. I am sorry that we were unable to help you with a payment holiday offer. You are always welcome to contact us at emails@mandy.com if we can support you with anything else.
Absolutely shocking service. There is NO way to get hold of anyone there. I have made contact with them in literally every conceivable way. Various email addressed. Filled in their online form. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. I have a paid account I'm unable to log into. Its been nearly a week and N0 ONE has been in contact. Their only phone number goes to a voicemail telling me to email them. What fresh hell of customer service is this. I would not recommend paying money for this shocking service. They do not care about their customers.
I've used Mandy for quite some time, with a paid subscription and then again with a free trial. In neither of those times, for as long as I've held an account with Mandy did I hear back from ANY job offers I submitted as a composer and is the reason why I feel Mandy is a scam and should be avoided. I only gave one star because I had to put something at least.
Well designed and well laid out. I'm about to try to the premium upgraded service to see if I can get work in my area. I heard that a famous local NYC audio engineer got his start on Mandy so I figured I need to get on there. I wish you could apply for at least 2 or 3 jobs a month for free, sucks I can't do a single thing with an unpaid account but I guess they get you by making you sign up and then realizing you can't do a thing with a free account...? Either way I'm excited to see if the work is out there. I'm good at what I do and hungry to work. You get a free 1 week trial when you leave a review here, good or bad. Here we go!
Hi Joshua, Thank you for taking the time to review us and I hope our premium service gives you what you are looking for! As a standard user, you are able to apply for any of the roles posted to our opportunities boards. Our Paid Jobs Boards are part of our Premium service. Do let us know if there are any other ways we can improve by emailing us at emails@mandy.com
I was with MK for 12 months to see if my son - who loves drama - might be appropriate for some commercial opportunities. We applied for loads - but nothing. Not even a nibble. Waste of time and money.
Hello Antoinette, I am sorry to hear this has been your experience of our site. We do try to ensure that as many opportunities are available as possible to our members, however, the performance industry is incredibly competitive and this may mean a high number of applications per job. If you ever want advice or would like to discuss ways to boost your Son's profile please do get in contact at emails@mandy.com
Mandy.com so far has sent me regular emails advertising very, enticing positions. As an aspiring actress singer petite model and influencer, I am looking forward to hopefully getting more business through Mandy.com
Hi Sara, thank you for your review. I am glad to hear you like our job ads. Our teams are working daily on finding new employers all around the world. We are expanding every day. I would suggest keeping an eye out on our jobs and opportunities board.
Please get in contact with us at emails@mandy.com if we can help you with anything else.
I do like Mandy however I wish there were more options for people who could not afford the $14 monthly, maybe a couple of months free pass or better still an option to apply to one premium job per day. Overall, i have found many opportunities through Mandy.
Hi Paula, thanks for your review. We have a few options available for earning free time to the site (found via the Free Time tab) - if we can help any further with this please get in touch via emails@mandy.com.
Used to be free, now extortionate, can't even read the job descriptions without it costing an arm and a leg. I get that you have to make some money, maybe job hunters could pay a couple of quid to apply for something but the current model is ridiculous. Shame on Mandy!
Hello Mary, Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are constantly reevaluating our place within the industry and thus do really value your feedback regarding our rates. We do often run promotions for our different tariffs so please do keep an eye out. If you want any further information please do contact us at emails@mandy.com
No matter if you have many years' experience or are taking your first steps into the world of voice over. Mandy provides opens opportunities across the board. Advice and training avenues are available in abundance. Sign up, complete the profile fully, and apply for jobs. It is no more complicated than that.
Thanks for the lovely review Mark! Our team are always hard at work looking for the best opportunities out there! If you can think of any ways we could improve our service or just need some advice along the way please do email us at emails@mandy.com
I have gotten a few jobs that I really enjoyed through Mandy, and also got found by a few casting directors that were looking for specific skills that I had to offer, which was great!
However, you really need to use your critical eye when applying for jobs, as many are very very low pay (but seem to not be at first), many commercials are being advertised as in perpetuity, without any area limits, and there are always some questionable projects out there, that just seem dodgy (eg I applied for a new writing feature film once, got sent the script and then asked to send pictures of myself in bikini and whether I would be happy to rehearse any sex scenes with the director). It's a real shame Mandy don't seem to have any ethics, rules or protection in that way, and it's up to each individual to protect their own safety.
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 611 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Mandy ranks 1st among Acting sites.
HI Emma, I'm glad you like our layout and are enjoying the service so far. If you can think of any ways we could improve our service please do email us at emails@mandy.com