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It’s a well known fact that Los Angeles is the mecca for television, and the birthplace of the majority of our favourite series, but the actors on those shows all have something in common; most of their careers skyrocketed because of pilot season. Living in Los Angeles as an actor you quickly become accustomed to the […]
Domenique Fragale is a graduate of Arts Educational Schools and holds both US and UK citizenship. Working as an actress in both LA and London, Domenique offers her top advice for getting started in LA. “If you can imagine yourself doing anything other than acting, do that instead.” This was the best piece of advice I was ever […]
We caught up with Arrow actor Jimmy Akingbola on how to make the transition to working in the States. Header photo credit: © 2016 The CW
Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead Casting Director, Sharon Bialy, on how to audition for camera. Header photo credit: © Ursula Coyote/AMC
Professional Name Advice When beginning a career as an artist, it is very important to make sure that you have a unique professional name. This is your personal ‘brand name’ and you never want it to be confused with other performers. You may miss out on work or royalties! My account has expired on Spotlight; […]
Casting director Debbie McWilliams of Casino Royale, Skyfall, GoldenEye, and more on how to audition well, the best self-tapes, and what she wants from your showreel.
Aidan Turner, star of Poldark and The Hobbit talked to Spotlight at the Subtitle Film Festival in Kilkenny about how to get started in the industry, his best audition, advice for actors, and more. Header photo credit: BBC Store ©
Casting Director Annelie Powell, and actresses Hattie Ladbury and Beth Cordingly, share their insights about returning to the industry after a break. Here’s some of the highlights from their Q&A at Spotlight’s Open House week below. Casting directors have famously long memories ‘When making contact say ‘why’ you are returning; parenthood, caregiving, life got in the way… ‘Fess up! Your […]
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General Advice Photography Your Main Headshot As a professional performer your main headshot is vitally important. It must represent who you are. It is your first selling point to get you that audition. If a casting professional is unaware of your work, it is the first thing they will see, and first impressions do count! […]