Spotlight Studios

Welcome to Spotlight Studios, London’s premier destination for casting, self-tapes, and rehearsals. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, our flexible and private studio spaces are fully equipped to meet the professional demands of today’s industry. Whether you’re a casting director holding auditions or an actor recording a crucial self-tape, we provide the ideal environment for you to do your best work.

Professional Studios & Services, Tailored to You

We offer a range of hire options designed to provide exactly what you need:

Casting & Audition Studios (Wet Hire)

Our ‘Wet Hire’ studios are the complete solution for casting professionals. This service includes the studio space, a professional camera operator, state-of-the-art Sony HD cameras, adjustable lighting, and full technical support. We handle the logistics so you can focus on the talent.

Key Features: Dedicated operator, digital integration with Spotlight profiles, custom casting webpage for viewing and downloads.

Studio Dry Hire

For those who prefer to manage their own sessions, our ‘Dry Hire’ option provides you with a professional, acoustically balanced space. You can bring your own equipment or use the basic filming setup we provide.

Ideal For: Rehearsals, production meetings, independent filming projects.

Please note: we also offer a Standby Dry Hire rate for performers when booked on the day (subject to availability). For more information please email studios@spotlight.com

Self-Tape Services

Ensure your audition stands out with a professional self-tape. We offer services for both actors and casting professionals to make the process seamless and efficient.

For Casting Professionals: A remote service where performers upload their tapes directly to a bespoke casting website for easy viewing.

For Actors (‘Actor on Tape’): Work with our experienced camera operators to record as many takes as you need to get the perfect audition.

Exclusive & Off-site Hire

Exclusive Hire: Book our entire studio floor, including all 7 studios, a private waiting area, and kitchen facilities for ultimate privacy and control.

Off-site Casting: Need a professional setup at a different location? We can send an experienced camera operator and equipment to you.

For Casting Professionals

Streamline Your Casting Process

We provide the tools and environment to make your job easier. From large-scale auditions to intimate chemistry reads, our facilities ensure a smooth, professional experience. Our reception service, digital paperwork system, and dedicated technical support mean you can run your sessions efficiently, while our central London location is convenient for everyone. Partner with us to guarantee a high-quality, consistent casting process every time.

We also off a Digital Self-Tape Casting Service.

For Actors

Nail Your Next Audition

Your talent deserves to be seen in the best light. At Spotlight Studios, you can film a self-tape that looks and sounds professional, giving you the confidence to stand out. Take advantage of our reduced performer rates to rehearse, record audition tapes, or create new showreel footage with our ‘Spotlight Monologues’ service. It’s an affordable way to access a professional space and give your career the edge it needs.

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