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The Spotlight Prize is an annual event where graduate nominees have a chance for their performance to be showcased in front of industry professionals, with a £2000 prize awarded to the overall winner. Over 70 drama schools and universities were invited to nominate a student from their graduating class to submit a self-tape audition for […]
How ALBERT’s Green Rider Drives Sustainable TV & Film Production. In an effort to help the TV and Film industry transition towards a carbon-neutral future, albert, supported by Spotlight, has launched the Green Rider. Designed to champion climate action through an actor’s contract, the Green Rider helps actors, their agents and casting directors to ensure […]
Performer and eco-activist Lauren McCrostie shares tips for changes you can make to ensure your set life is more sustainable. By Lauren McCrostie our industry is hugely carbon exhaustive […] as players within the field, we should make it our duty to minimise our impact wherever and however we can Whether it’s been good old […]
Top tips to keep your Spotlight profile credits looking professional for casting directors.
Performers attending the Casting Directors’ Guild Awards share the best advice they’ve ever been given We asked David Morrissey, Naomi Ackie, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Daniel Mays, Daniel Monks and Jonah Hauer-King why they pursued a career in acting and what advice they could offer to performers. Watch the video: Here are their 12 pearls of wisdom […]
Books about acting and the industry recommended by Spotlight staff. Time spent sitting with a book is never wasted. It’s a chance to relax, contemplate, and absorb information entirely at your own pace. When we have time on our hands it’s also an opportunity to branch out and learn more about any number of topics. There is a […]
How to Update Your Voice Skills and Home Studio Specs We’ve been in touch with a number of audio producers and voice casting directors in recent weeks as we continue to find ways to keep our members working during this period. The feedback we have received has led to us to make some key changes […]
Keep your profile up to date and stand out to casting directors. It’s vitally important that you keep your Spotlight profile up to date so casting directors can find you through Spotlight search. This should be a regular task you set yourself so we’d suggest making a note in your diary to check-in every month. Publishing accurate […]
We’re thrilled to be offering our casting subscribers access to remote self-tape casting services. How does it work? It’s simple! We provide you with a self-tape submission link. You pass this link on to any performers you want to see for your casting. This link opens up a headsheet and Artist’s Declaration form that they […]
Open House is a programme of workshops, one-to-ones and panel discussions that our events team put together for Spotlight members. The sessions provide an opportunity for members to get insights from industry professionals, helping you to develop your skills and knowledge. They’re also an excellent opportunity for you to expand your network. The events are […]