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How to Get an Agent in Ireland with Richard Cook
Agent and Director of Lisa Richards discusses what he wants from actors seeking representation Subtitle Film Festival Founder, Richard Cook, spoke to Spotlight about what he looks for in actors he signs at Dublin agency Lisa Richards Ltd. With clients such as Aidan Turner and Robert Sheehan, they represent some of Ireland’s top talent. You…
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4 Steps to Ending Tax Panic
Getting self assessment under control with these four steps from 1tap This article is sponsored by 1tap If you are a self employed performer submitting a yearly self-assessment tax return, my guess is you are hitting the frenzy stage. With just a few days left until the self assessment deadline on the 31st Jan, you…
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Fionnula Flanagan’s Tips for Actors
‘Lost’ Actress Reveals What She’s Learned Through Her Career Fionnula Flanagan is an actress from Dublin with a career spanning over 50 years, including starring roles in Lost, Defiance, The Others and many more. Spotlight spoke to her at Subtitle Film Festival where she reflected on her career highlights, what every actor needs, and the advice she would…
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Audition Advice from the Emmy award winning Casting Director of Lost
Casting Director April Webster Shares Her Insights April Webster is a casting director based in L.A. who has won an Emmy Award along with Veronica Collins and Mandy Sherman for her work on Lost. Her other credits also include Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Tomorrowland, Star Trek and many more. Spotlight spoke to her at…
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Audition Tips from the Casting Director of The Mindy Project
CSA member Jeanne McCarthy shares her insights Jeanne McCarthy is a casting director based in California and a member of the Casting Society of America. Jeanne has cast 21 Jump Street, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Mindy Project, Silicon Valley, and much more. We spoke to Jeanne at Subtitle European Film Festival in…
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Dealing With Stress As A Performer with Dr Jane Oakland
Dr Jane Oakland shares a technique to help break down stressors in your life so you can start making positive changes to your well being. Everyone has a crisis in their career [at some point] – if you get through, you’ll be a better artist. Dr Jane Oakland At our recent Open House, Dr Jane…
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Audition Advice with Casting Director Heather Basten
What casting directors look for in the room Heather Basten is currently a casting associate alongside Kharmel Cochrane, where her most recent work was on the casting department for Netflix’s ‘The End of the F***ing World.’ Heather is a probationary member of the CDG and she began in the industry at the BFI. It was there she…
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Acting Techniques: Lecoq with Sam Hardie
Starting out with Lecoq as an actor One of the great techniques for actors, Jacques Lecoq’s method focuses on physicality and movement. Lecoq himself believed in the importance of freedom and creativity from his students, giving an actor the confidence to creatively express themselves, rather than being bogged down by stringent rules. With notable students…
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What You Need to Know About Movement Directors
Exploring Physical Theatre Movement Director Kane Husbands led a practical workshop at Spotlight’s Open House week, exploring the many ways theatre artists may audition actors for more physical roles, from physical creative improvisation tasks to learning moments of choreography. Kane is the Artistic Director of The PappyShow, a physical and visual theatre company specialising in…
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How to Audition for Kahleen Crawford
Auditions, showreels, and submissions During November Open House week, we spoke to casting director Kahleen Crawford (I, Daniel Blake, Under the Skin) to get her insights into what she looks for in the audition room, and how she shortlists actors for roles. Watch now! You can also watch Kahleen on the panel for our discussion on Refreshing Your…