Author: Natasha Raymond
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How Casting Directors Cast in Voice, Stage and Screen
Spotlight’s Industry Forum provided an insight into the casting process and answered those burning questions about street casting, Spotlight searches, and how to help ‘unknown’ actors stand out. You’re finding the piece of the jigsaw to fit into somebody else’s picture. Dave Peacock The panel, formed of casting directors Dave Peacock (voice), Aisha Bywaters (screen) and Ellie Collyer-Bristow (stage),…
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A Parent’s Guide to Photographing Your Child
Spotlight’s guide to taking the perfect photograph of your child performer! Casting professionals want a clear representation of what your child looks like… [displaying] your child’s unique personality. Spotlight Photos are one of the most important features on your child’s Spotlight profile. A photo is worth a thousand words, and in this case, it’s telling…
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How Do I Set Up A Voice Over Studio At Home?
Spotlight and the VoiceOver Network’s Rachael Naylor on setting up your first home studio There is no ‘right’ time in your voice over career to set up your home studio. You could be a newcomer to the industry: inexperienced, agent-less, and getting more ‘No’s than a nasal spray. Or perhaps you’re a seasoned professional, with regular…
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Spotlight Prize 2017: Meet the Judges
Meet the judging panel for the Spotlight Prize 2017. The Spotlight Prize 2017 is just around the corner! Before this year’s stage showcase at The Underglobe on 11th July, the nominees will be taking part in a screen acting showcase this weekend with award-winning director Shimmy Marcus. Screen Showcase Panel The judging panel for this year’s screen showcase…