Resources for actors

The Arga Studios blog

Practical guides, casting tips, acting techniques and everything you need to boost your career in Spain.

Technique

The actor on camera: differences from theatre

Keys to adapting your performance to the language of film.

Taxes

Self-employed actor: taxes in Spain

Everything about income tax, VAT and registering as self-employed for professional actors.

Advertising

How to work as a commercial actor in Spain

Castings, rates and tips for breaking into the world of commercials.

Casting

Casting agencies in Madrid 2026

The best casting agencies in Madrid and how to contact them.

Representation

Actor's agent and manager in Spain

Differences, how to land one and what agents look for in actors.

Rights

AISGE: the actor's rights and royalties

How AISGE works and how to collect your royalties as an actor.

Self-tape

The technique for the perfect self-tape

A technical and acting guide to recording a professional self-tape.

Profile

How to write your professional actor bio

Keys to writing a biography that impresses casting directors.

Portfolio

Photo portfolio for professional actors

Which photos to include, how to choose a photographer and how much an actor's portfolio costs.

Film

Film castings in Spain 2026

How to access feature film and movie castings in Spain.

Dubbing

Dubbing casting in Spain

How to break into the dubbing world: studios, auditions and tips.

Video games

Video game and mocap casting in Spain

Opportunities for actors in the Spanish video game industry.

Online

Online castings and video-call auditions

How to prepare for and ace remote auditions successfully.

Series

TV series castings in Spain 2026

How to access castings for television series and streaming platforms.

Psychology

How to overcome nerves in an audition

Psychological and practical techniques to perform under pressure.

Technique

How to build a character from scratch

A complete methodology for creating believable, complex characters.

Legal

Actor's contract in Spain: rights and clauses

Everything you should know before signing a contract as an actor.

Short films

Short films in Spain and your acting career

Why short films are key to your portfolio and how to find them.

Industry

How much does an actor earn in Spain?

Real data on actors' salaries in film, television and theatre.

Actor's CV: format and tips

How to structure your artistic CV to impress casting directors.

Voice

Diction for actors: speaking well on camera

Exercises and techniques to improve your diction and vocal projection.

Dubbing

Video game dubbing in Spain

Opportunities, studios and how to break into video game dubbing.

Voice

Dubbing vs voice-over: differences and opportunities

A guide for voice actors on the different types of vocal work.

Training

Acting schools in Madrid and Barcelona

The best theatre and film schools for actors in Spain.

Background

Extras and background work in film and television

How to start as an extra and use background work to advance your career.

Improv

Improvisation in the casting room

Improv techniques that will help you stand out in any audition.

Script

How to read a script like a professional actor

Learn to analyse scripts to find the keys to your character.

Branding

The actor's personal brand in the digital age

How to build and manage your professional identity online.

Memory

Techniques for memorising a script

Proven methods to learn lines fast and make them stick.

Monologue

Actor's monologue: technique and preparation

A complete guide to preparing and delivering a monologue successfully.

Musical

Musicals in Spain: castings and auditions

How to prepare for musical theatre auditions in Spain.

Networking

Networking for actors in the Spanish industry

How to build professional relationships that boost your career.

Arga Studios

Guide to the actor profile on Arga Studios

Get the most out of your profile on our platform.

Profile

How to create an effective online actor profile

The essential elements your digital profile can't do without.

Fitness

Physical preparation for actors in Spain

Training and nutrition routines tailored to an actor's life.

Theatre

How to prepare for a theatre audition

Concrete steps to stand out in auditions for theatre productions.

Emotion

Preparing scenes of intense emotion

Techniques to access and control difficult emotions on stage.

Shooting

Your first feature film shoot

What to expect and how to shine on your first major production.

Casting

What casting directors are looking for

A perspective from the other side of the table: what directors value.

Social media

Social media for the professional actor

What to post on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn as an actor.

Web Series

Independent web series for actors

How to take part in web series and use the format to grow.

Showreel

The professional actor's showreel

A complete guide to creating a showreel that lands work.

Theatre

Alternative theatre in Spain: circuits and venues

A guide to the alternative theatre circuit for independent actors.

Transition

From theatre to film: adapting to the camera

How to adapt your stage technique to shine in front of the camera.

Method

Acting techniques: Stanislavski and Meisner

A comparison and practical guide to the two most influential methods.

Voice

The actor's voice: technique and exercises

Warm-ups, techniques and exercises to care for and strengthen your voice.

Guide

Complete guide for beginner actors in Spain 2026

Everything you need to know to get started: training, castings, profile and real first steps.

Top 10

Top 10 Spanish actors of the 90s

From Banderas to Bardem: the icons of Spanish cinema from that unrepeatable decade.

Top 10

Top 10 most famous Spanish actresses

The Spanish actresses who conquered both national and international cinema.

Top 10

Top 10 Spanish series on Netflix

The best Spanish productions on the platform and why they succeed.

Dubbing

Top 10 voice actors in Spain

The most iconic voices in Spanish dubbing and how they built their careers.

Film

Top 10 Spanish films for their acting

The most memorable performances in Spanish cinema that every actor should study.

Career

Best young Spanish actors

The new generation reshaping Spanish film and television.

History

Best Spanish actresses in history

A look back at the great ladies of the Spanish stage through the years.

International

Spanish actors who made it in Hollywood

How Spanish actors conquered the global film industry.

Series

Most-watched Spanish series of all time

The television productions that defined generations in Spain.

Film

Spanish films nominated for the Oscar

Spain's history at the Academy Awards and the leading actors involved.

Castings

Your first casting with no prior experience

How to present yourself at your first audition when you're starting from scratch.

Castings

Children's castings in Spain: a guide for parents

Everything you should know before taking your child to a casting.

Advertising

Casting for advertising and television in Spain

How commercial castings work and what directors look for.

Castings

Netflix castings in Spain 2026

How to access auditions for Netflix productions in Spain.

Theatre

Musical theatre casting in Spain

A complete guide to accessing auditions for professional musicals.

Representation

How to land an agent as a beginner

Real steps to secure representation when you don't yet have a track record.

Film

Independent film castings in Spain

Where to find opportunities in indie film and how to present yourself.

Series

Casting for streaming series in Spain

How to access auditions for HBO, Prime Video, Movistar+ and more.

Castings

How to go to castings without an agent

Strategies for accessing auditions when you have no representation.

Castings

A complete guide to your first audition

Everything you need to know before, during and after your first audition.

Career

Making a living from acting in Spain: reality and myths

An honest look at what it really takes to live off acting financially.

Career

The first year as a professional actor

What to expect and how to prepare for the twelve toughest months.

Training

Becoming an actor without acting training in Spain

Is it possible to pursue acting without having studied at a school?

Career

The actor's work between projects

How to stay active and productive during periods without filming.

Wellbeing

The professional actor's mental health

Looking after psychological wellbeing in an emotionally demanding profession.

Opportunities

Bilingual actor: opportunities in Spain

How fluency in English opens doors in the Spanish audiovisual industry.

Career

Balancing a job and acting: a practical guide

How to manage a side job while building your acting career.

Portfolio

Digital portfolio for actors: a complete guide

How to create an online portfolio that captures casting directors' attention.

Cover letter

The actor's cover letter

How to write a letter that opens doors at agencies and productions.

Legal

The actor's image rights in Spain

Everything you should know about the legal protection of your image as a professional.

Dubbing

Dubbing studios in Madrid: a complete guide

The main dubbing studios in Madrid and how to get into them.

Industry

Film production companies in Barcelona

The main Catalan production companies and how to submit your application.

Festivals

Film festivals in Spain for actors

The festivals where actors should be present to network.

Theatre

Madrid theatres that hold auditions

The theatres in the capital that look for actors and how to submit your application.

Television production companies in Spain

The major production companies that make Spanish series and how to contact them.

Castings

Casting agencies in Barcelona

The best casting agencies in Barcelona and how to register with them.

Training

Theatre schools in Barcelona

The best acting schools in Barcelona with information on prices and methodology.

Industry

Spanish cinema in 2026: state and trends

An analysis of the Spanish film sector: productions, platforms and opportunities.

International

Foreign shoots in Spain: how to take part

Spain as an international film set and how local actors can access these productions.

Legal

The actors' union in Spain: AISGE and more

Which organisations defend actors' rights and how to join them.

Technique

Cold reading for actors: reading the script at sight

Techniques to shine in auditions where you're handed the text on the spot.

Technique

How to cry on stage: real techniques

Proven methods to trigger emotion and tears authentically.

Voice

Accents and dialects for actors: a practical guide

How to work on regional and international accents to broaden your versatility.

Film

Action scenes for actors: preparation and coordination

How to prepare physically and technically to shoot action scenes.

Comedy

Comic timing: the secret nobody teaches

How to develop the rhythm and precision that make comedy work.

Character

How to play the villain: building the antagonist

Techniques for creating believable antagonists without falling into cliché.

Technique

Romantic scenes for actors: professionalism and confidence

How to approach intimate scenes with professionalism and ease.

Theatre

Preparing classical theatre: Lope, Calderón and Shakespeare

A guide to tackling classical text with rigour without losing freshness.

Body

The actor's body: physicality and body expression

How to develop body awareness to enrich your performances.

Musical

Musical theatre: preparing to sing and dance as an actor

A guide for dramatically trained actors looking to break into musical theatre.

International

International shoots in Spain: how to take part

A guide to accessing the foreign productions filming in Spain.

Platforms

Casting for Netflix, Amazon and HBO in Spain

How the major platforms' castings work and how to access them.

Production

Why every actor should produce a short film

How to produce your own short to showcase your talent and build your showreel.

Web series

Web series: the actor as content creator

How to create your own web series to gain visibility in the industry.

International

The Spanish actor seeking international work

Real steps to make the leap into the audiovisual industry beyond Spain.

Future

Artificial intelligence and actors: threat or opportunity

How AI is changing the industry and what actors should do about it.

Social media

Actor and influencer: social media without losing credibility

How to use Instagram, TikTok and YouTube without compromising your professional image.

Training

Online acting coaching in Spain: how to choose

A guide to finding the right online acting coach for your level.

Personal Brand

Digital personal branding for actors in 2026

How to build online authority and stand out in a saturated market.

Future

The future of the acting profession in Spain

2026-2030 trends: what will change and how to prepare for tomorrow's industry.

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