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Meet the Casting Director: Kahleen Crawford on ‘House of Guinness’
Discover how casting director Kahleen Crawford brought the iconic ‘House of Guinness’ to life with her expert eye for authentic talent. House of Guinness, the highly-anticipated historical drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is set to premiere on Netflix soon, and we couldn’t be more excited! The series delves into the powerful and often […]
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The Spotlight Conference Lineup Revealed

Discover the sessions, honourees and programme of speakers at The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference, a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals, has announced its full programme of speakers and sessions. Taking place on 21 October 2025, the Conference will provide a crucial platform for open and honest conversations about […]

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The Spotlight Conference – Online Events

As excitement builds for The Spotlight Conference on 21 October 2025, we are delighted to introduce a series of free online events designed to run alongside our in-person gathering. We believe that the vital conversations and collaborative spirit of the conference should be accessible to all, which is why we’ve created this digital programme. These […]

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Kahleen Crawford’s Self-Tape, Audition and Showreel Tips

Casting director Kahleen Crawford’s expert advice on self-tapes, auditions, and showreels for actors looking to land their next role. Meet Kahleen Crawford (CDG, CSA), a highly respected casting director known for her work on acclaimed films and series like All of Us Strangers, Living, The Buccaneers, The Lost Daughter and I, Daniel Blake. With a […]

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Emmy Award Winners 2025

Success for ‘Adolescence’, ‘The Pitt’, ‘The Studio’ and ‘Severance’ on a night of record-breaking wins at the Emmy Awards. The winners of the 77th Emmy Awards have now been announced at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The annual ceremony, which celebrates the best in primetime television, was a night of monumental achievements, emotional speeches […]

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My First Day on ‘Coronation Street’

As someone who’s made the leap from stage to the legendary cobbles, actor Tom Lorcan reveals what to expect when stepping onto the ‘Coronation Street’ set. Walking into a television job for the first time can be quite an overwhelming thing, especially when the job in question happens to be Coronation Street – a show […]

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The Spotlight Conference Announced

Find out what The Spotlight Conference is and how Spotlight members can apply for free tickets to attend. We’re thrilled to announce the first Spotlight Conference – a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals to discuss the state of the performing arts industry. What is The Spotlight Conference? The Spotlight Conference […]

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