Author: Spotlight Team
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Why Do Casting Directors Use Spotlight?
Get an exclusive look at how casting directors use Spotlight. Hear why industry professionals “couldn’t do their job without it” and how they use its features to cast roles. For many actors, Spotlight is a fundamental part of professional life. It’s the go-to platform for managing your profile, showreels and credits, but what does it…
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How Brexit is Impacting UK Performers
We explore why a simplified visa process is vital for UK performers when working in the EU post-Brexit. Updated: Wednesday 4 February, 2026 For UK performers, the post-Brexit landscape has introduced a host of new challenges when working in the European Union. Performers face complex and often confusing visa requirements that vary from country to…
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Spotlight Launches New Partnership with Audition Ready
Spotlight’s partnership with Audition Ready aims to help young performers prepare for stage, screen or college auditions with confidence. We’re passionate about helping young performers build the skills, confidence and experience to succeed in the entertainment industry. That’s why we’re delighted to announce our partnership with Audition Ready. The Audition Ready app offers step-by-step tutorials…
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What Performers Need to Know About Employment Law Changes
New rights for workers and concerns around tax: how the upcoming changes to employment law will affect performers in the UK. The Labour government is in the process of changing rights for workers in the biggest shake-up of employment law in decades. The government has already introduced legislation to increase the rights of workers in…
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The Spotlight Prize Winners List
Check out our Spotlight Prize gallery of past winners and highly commended finalists listed by year. The first ever Spotlight Prize (or the Millington Award, as it was originally known) was held in 1954. The inaugural award was won by the late Jeremy Brett – best known for his iconic portrayal of ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in…
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The Spotlight Prize 2025 Finalists Announced
The 19 drama school graduates who’ll be performing at this year’s Spotlight Prize showcase. Once again, the Spotlight Prize is here to recognise and celebrate the very best drama school talent that the UK and Ireland have to offer. 65 drama schools and universities nominated a student from their graduating class to submit a self-tape…
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The AYPA’s Social Media Guidelines for Young Performers
Guidance from the AYPA for parents, agents and professionals to navigate social media responsibly while prioritising the safety and wellbeing of young performers. Social media is on the rise and as a result, you may feel pressure as a parent to create a social media profile for your child to help promote their acting careers.…
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IPC Announce New Training Available for Casting Directors
The Injury Prevention Consultancy (IPC) announce Pre-Call – a new training scheme for casting directors. Publish date: 2 May 2025 The Injury Prevention Consultancy (IPC) have launched Pre-Call, a training course designed especially for Casting Directors to develop their understanding of the role that physical demand plays in the casting process and to empower them…
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Meet 2025’s European Shooting Stars
We speak to the winner of the European Shooting Star Award 2025 and the actors honoured at this year’s Berlinale festival. Every year at the Berlinale, the European Film Promotion (EFP) hosts the Shooting Stars event to showcase the talents of 10 exceptional European acting newcomers. Selected from qualifying countries in the EU, each actor…
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6 Stage and Screen Picks for International Women’s Day 2025
Six stage and screen picks for International Women’s Day 2025, from dazzling musicals to ground-breaking films, that put women’s voices front and centre. As International Women’s Day (IWD) approaches, we’re celebrating the extraordinary stories of women across film and theatre. Each of these productions showcases the power, resilience and complexity of women’s experiences in their…