Category: News & Advice
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Subverting South Asian Stereotypes with Kerena Jagpal
Kerena Jagpal discusses working on the upcoming feature film ‘100 Nights of Hero’, playing ‘Laila’ in ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ and why she gravitates towards projects that tell the stories of resilient women. A British South Asian actor from a Punjabi background, Kerena Jagpal spent three years training in a studio, in the Oxfordshire countryside…
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Scotland’s Creative Vision and Nurturing Talent
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Angus Robertson, discusses the future of the nation’s arts scene, from a booming screen industry to supporting new talent. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we’re joined by Angus Robertson, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Culture to discuss nurturing new talent, the magic of the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe and…
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10 Things I Learned at a South Asian Artist Residency
Discover key insights from a South Asian artist residency and the benefits of participating in an artist residency as an actor. An artist residency is a temporary program where an organisation will typically facilitate an artist with the space and time to freely explore their creative ideas. Some residencies will provide the artist with accommodation,…
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My Casting Story: Victor Dorobantu on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’
Performer Victor Dorobantu shares how he brought the non-verbal character ‘Thing’ to life in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’. Since their creation in 1938 as comic characters in The New Yorker, the Addams Family have been adapted into plenty of TV shows and films. However, none of these had connected with viewers as much as Tim Burton’s…
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Building Your Brand as an Actor
Discover what personal branding is and what it means for you as a performer. At its core, personal branding is how you show up in the world. It’s about proactively shaping your public image and creating a narrative that aligns with your professional aspirations. Branding is a strategic process that attracts opportunities, enhances career visibility and…
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What You Need to Know About Vertical Short-Form Dramas
Discover what vertical short-form content is, why it’s so popular and how appearing in one could affect you as an actor. Once little more than a niche experiment, vertical filmmaking has become something of a global trend in recent years. Fuelled by the meteoric rise of TikTok and a growing consumer demand for short-form content,…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in August 2025
An exciting lineup of film and television productions currently shooting in the UK and Ireland this summer. From classic literary adaptations to highly anticipated sequels and original dramas, this summer sees some of the industry’s biggest names and rising stars coming together across renowned studios and iconic locations in the UK and Ireland. Whether you’re…
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Theatre Run Self-Care Tips
How to take care of yourself and stay healthy during the run of a show. A theatre run is a thrilling yet demanding experience. Behind the scenes, it can be a real challenge to maintain your physical health and mental wellbeing. Long hours, emotional intensity and constant physical activity can take a toll if you…
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How Brexit is Impacting UK Performers
Share your experiences of working in the EU as an actor to demonstrate why a simplified visa process is vital for UK performers. 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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The Secret Life of Agents with Kelly Andrews
Ex-agent Kelly Andrews unlocks the behind-the-scenes world of an agent’s daily working life and shares expert advice to help you build a winning relationship with your own agent. In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, business affairs consultant and professional coach Kelly Andrews joins us in the Spotlight studio to shed light on all the…