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The Essentials
How to Self-Tape

Master professional self-taping with our essential guide to your home setup and submission tips.

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The Essentials
Acting for Camera: Part Two

Domenique Fragale trained at Arts Educational Schools and recently moved to the United States to work in Los Angeles. Part two in her blog about Acting for Camera, here are her tips for knowing your framing, and taking direction. Points to Remember  A few significant points to remember when acting for screen is to always […]

FAQs for Agents

How does Spotlight work? Spotlight is used by casting directors all over the world to send out breakdowns for roles they’re casting. Each of these breakdowns is sent to agents and/or performer members of Spotlight via email and the Spotlight website. When an agent receives the breakdown, they’re able to submit a client who has […]

The Industry
Supporting Parents in the Performing Arts

Parents in Performing Arts (PIPA) have announced the formation of a new consortium of leading UK theatres and arts organisations who will work together for the first time to support PIPA’s campaign for equal opportunities and access for parents and carers working in the performing arts. We’re delighted to be one of the industry partners that […]

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Getting Work
Q&A with Casting Director Alison Solomon

Alison Solomon is a freelance casting director and recently gave a talk at our regional Open House in Birmingham. We caught up with her after the session to ask a few of your questions from Twitter. I create costumes, masks, and SFX make-up. How or where can I get into this and be recognised for […]

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How to Get an Agent in Ireland

Top Tips for Landing Representation with an Irish Talent Agent. Jonathan Shankey has been an agent at the Lisa Richards agency in Dublin since 2001. It was founded over 25 years ago and covers literary, voiceover, and comedy, as well as acting talent. Their clients include Cillian Murphy, Aidan Turner and Sarah Greene, to name a few. During our Open House […]

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The Essentials
Acting for Camera: Part One

Domenique Fragale trained at Arts Educational Schools and recently moved to the United States to work in Los Angeles. Here, she shares her tips acting for camera, and preparing your character. Research More often than not before you book the role, you will most likely be put through a screen test – it’s not as difficult as it […]

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The Essentials
How to Ensure a Great Headshot

Photographer Jamie Drew offers his advice on acing your headshot shoot.

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Spotlight
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Changes to Our Membership Models

Published: 6 April 2016 Thank you for all of the feedback you’ve given us to let us know that you would appreciate a monthly direct debit payment method. We know that it would be a help to many members to be able to spread the cost of your Spotlight membership throughout the year. As you […]

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