Author: Spotlight Admin
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How Can an Actor Stand Out from the Crowd?
Casting director Victor Jenkins from VHJ Casting on how actors can stand out from the crowd. Watch more interviews with casting directors on our YouTube channel.
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10 Things I’ve Learned from Interviewing Actors
Jonathan Harden produces In Anything At The Minute? The Honest Actors’ Podcast and curates their blog. He is an actor, VO, virtual assistant and pub quiz host. Former barman, waiter, cook, labourer, ‘tugger’, wedding photographer, security guard, dish washer, removals man, educational workshop facilitator, bouncer, office manager, Wendy’s ‘Crew Member’, academic, Costa ‘barista’, snooker table…
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How to Self-Tape Auditions
If you’ve been asked to put yourself on tape for an audition, don’t panic. Here are our tips for self-taping auditions from home. In this video, we discuss cameras, lighting, sound, sending your self-tape to the casting director and more. What do I need to film my self-tape at home? You’ll need: A video camera…
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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…
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FAQs for Agents
How does Spotlight work? Spotlight is used by casting directors all over the world to send out breakdowns for roles they are casting. Each of these breakdowns is sent to agents and/or performer members of Spotlight via email and via the Spotlight website. When an agent receives the breakdown, they’re able to submit a client…
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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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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
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 first birthday celebrations in Ireland we spoke to Jonathan to…
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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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How to Get a Great Headshot
Photographer Jamie Drew offers his advice on how to make sure you nail your headshot shoot. Headshots are your first selling point to getting you that audition, so it has to be the best it can be! Your headshot is an investment in your career. Make sure you do your research and pick a professional photographer to help you…