Author: Spotlight Team
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The Oscars Announce New Casting Award – Finally!
Achievement in Casting Award to be added to the 98th Academy Awards to recognise the work of casting directors. Casting directors are one of the most integral roles in any production. Just think of all the iconic characters played by iconic actors that we’d never have if a casting director hadn’t recognised their talent and…
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Meet the Casting Director: Rachel Sheridan on Netflix’s ‘One Day’
Casting director Rachel Sheridan on her experience casting Netflix’s ‘One Day’, memorable cast moments, and what draws her to a project. Rachel Sheridan CDG is an award-winning casting director, responsible for casting some of the biggest shows around, including Channel 4’s Big Boys and the BAFTA and BAFTA CYMRU award-winning series In My Skin. Most…
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The Winners of the Stage Awards 2024 Announced
The National Theatre and Watermill Theatre win Theatre of the Year, while Chickenshed is recognised with the judges’ brand new award. The winners of the Stage Awards 2024 have now been revealed at a ceremony at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 29 January 2024. Spotlight is proud to support the awards, which recognise and celebrate…
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Technical Tips to Improve Your Self-Tape
Master lighting, settings, and backdrops with our expert guide to fixing common self-tape issues. In all our years of providing industry advice and helping performers improve their Spotlight profiles, we’ve seen a lot of self-tapes, and we’ve noticed a few recurring issues actors are having while filming. This guide demystifies the technical side of self-taping,…
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What to Put in Your ‘About Me’ on Spotlight
Spotlight experts share their top tips for what casting directors want to see in your ‘About Me’ and ‘Training’ sections and the most useful information to include. The ‘About Me’ section is a small area on your profile, but it can be mighty when used correctly. If your Spotlight profile is your acting CV, consider…
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Everything You Need to Know About Voice Reels
Tips and advice for creating a voice reel, including how to make one, why it’s needed and what you should include in yours. Voice over is becoming more and more of an accessible and exciting platform, with a huge wealth of work available that gives performers another way to build a successful, fulfilling and varied…
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Succeeding as a Young Performer
Young actor Kyrelle Lammy on dealing with nerves, learning lines, and winning twice at the Black British Theatre Awards. At the Black British Theatre Awards 2023, we had the chance to talk to young performer Kyrelle Lammy, who took home the Disability Champion Award (sponsored by Spotlight) and the Best Supporting Male Actor Award for…
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What’s New on Spotlight for Casting Directors
Find out the latest updates and changes we’re working on to make your Spotlight experience even better. As part of our dedication to supporting you as you use Spotlight, we continually work to improve Spotlight.com and how you can use it. If you’d like to keep updated with the changes we’re making, check this page regularly…
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How to Apply for Jobs Through Spotlight
Spotlight’s guide to submitting yourself for jobs, how this changes when you have an agent, and how to view your submissions. There are many benefits to having a Spotlight membership, but the most important one is the access it gives you to apply for exclusive acting jobs – over 500 roles ar available to our…
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Spotlight’s Christmas Opening Hours 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again! We’d love to wish a Happy Holidays and New Year to all of Spotlight’s members and friends in the industry, and to also let you know our opening hours over the festive period. Spotlight will be closed on the following dates: Saturday 23 December Sunday…