Author: Spotlight Admin
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The Spotlight Guide to Idents
Everything you need to know about filming an ident and full length shots. An ident – sometimes called a slate – is a purely technical part of the audition process in which you state your name, your agent (or that you’re self-represented) and occasionally a few other details. It’s used by casting directors to help…
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Viewing and Managing Suggestions
1. Select Your Breakdown To access your breakdown and view the suggestions you have received click ‘Project Folders’ in the left-hand or quick links menu. This will bring you a list of the project folders you have created. Select the project folder you need and then pick the title of the breakdown you wish to view…
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How To Submit Your Clients
In this video we are going to show you how to submit your clients to a breakdown. We also have a helpful written step-by-step guide available below to help you on your way! 1. Entering the Jobs Feed Both on the Menu and Quick Links you will see the ‘Jobs Feed’ section. This is where…
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How to Use the Search Facility
In this video we’re going to show you how to search for our Spotlight performer members using our Search facility. 1. Search Functions Our Search facility allows you to search for particular performers’ profiles by name or if you are looking for a performer with a particular skill set or characteristic such as appearance, accent,…
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How to Send a Breakdown
A breakdown or casting brief summarises all details of the project and role you are casting. Once you have created your breakdown you can send it securely to the agents and performers of your choice. Spotlight is a private and confidential network of vetted professionals, so you have total control over who has access to…
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Dealing with Jealousy
Richard Sutton has been acting for 20 years and has had his fair share of career envy. Here he shares some techniques for how he deals with moments of jealousy. Do you remember the Roadrunner cartoons? A scabby coyote feverishly trying to kill a cocky little emu thing in all manner of sadistic and imaginative…
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A Reading List to Inspire Young Performers
Books young performers of all ages can read to inspire a love of drama, performing and the arts. Actor, theatre-maker and facilitator, Sam Hardie, performer and teacher Mercy Ojelade’s and some of us Spotlighters put our heads together to come up with a book list for children who are interested in being performers. Whether it’s ideas for…
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How to Fight the Fear of Networking
Performer Abiola Ogunbiyi explains the professional benefits of networking and suggests strategies for those who struggle to put themselves out there. Networking is purely business speak for having a polite conversation. Some people just have it. They strut into a press night party and know exactly what to say and exactly to whom it should…
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The Spotlight on Ireland
We want to introduce some of our wonderful agents and casting directors working and living in Ireland! Take2 Actors Agency Name: Shauna Griffith Location: Dublin, Ireland About us: Established in 1988 by Pamela Hughes, Take2 Actors Agency is now run by Shauna Griffith. We specialise in the representation of young performers, aged 0–25. We are dedicated to representing…
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The Spotlight on Scotland
Last year, with all the exciting news of expanding film studios and the new Channel 4 Creative Hub, 2021 has got off to a great start with the announcement of a brand new television and film studio inside Glasgow’s historic Kelvin Hall. With all this excitement, it’s only right that we introduce some of our wonderful agents and casting directors working…