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Spotlight EdFringe photo competition winner announced

It’s been a difficult job, but the Spotlight judges have picked a winner for our EdFringe photo competition, and we’re delighted to announce Nathan Clarke’s street flyering snap (below) as the unanimous winner. Back in August, we asked for your pictures from this year’s Edinburgh festival. The brief was open, but the main criterion was that it caught the spirit and fun of the festival, and Nathan’s photo certainly did this. Here’s what Spotlight’s Kate Tozer, one of the judges had to say about Nathan’s winning entry: "We picked Nathan's photo because it encompasses both...

posted on 5th October 2011 Read full article >>

Spotlight at the Edinburgh Festival

Spotlight will be in Edinburgh this year for the festival and as usual we’ve got lots to offer our members including a series of career advice seminars, 1-on-1 career chats with a Spotlight expert and free Wi-Fi for all!  Here’s a run-down of what’s on offer: FREE SEMINARS How to be a Professional Actor, 17th August 11:00 (1hr 30mins) Industry experts from Spotlight offer essential career advice for actors. Topics covered include networking, CVs, showreels, headshots, audition technique and how to approach agents and casting directors. Any questions answered! Great for actors just...

posted on 24th June 2010 Read full article >>

Spotlight at Actor Expo in Scotland

Spotlight will be in Scotland on Saturday June 27th as part of Actor Expo, Edinburgh. We'd love to see you there! We've got lots going on for our members, including: Spotlight Seminars We'll be offering two free seminars for Spotlight members: GETTING WORK AS A PROFESSIONAL ACTOR Will Davies and Thom Hammond (Spotlight) 11.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 2.30pm (identical sessions) Two Spotlight experts will provide invaluable advice on how actors can improve their chances of finding work. Topics discussed will include photos, CVs and cover letters, showreels, basic networking and how to...

posted on 1st June 2009 Read full article >>