Category: News & Advice
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Finding and Signing with an Agent
How to find an agent that’s right for you, and what to consider along the way Finding and signing with an agent can be key to your acting career. Not every performer needs an agent, although if you want to join Spotlight as a young performer member you must be represented by a Spotlight registered…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – Autumn 2023
As we fall into Autumn, we look at some of the productions happening in studios and on location around the UK and Ireland by Charlie Gardiner During the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the United States, productions worldwide closed down in support of the performers and writers on the picket line. However, there are some…
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Starting Out Successfully as a Drama School Graduate
Advice from actors, directors and casting directors on how to become a successful actor after drama school. Finishing drama school is an exciting time in an actor’s life. You’ve learned the tricks of the trade, made lots of connections with other actors and are finally ready to start putting your new qualification to the test…
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2023 BAFTA Scotland Awards Nominations Announced
‘Aftersun’, ‘Mayflies’ and ‘Karen Pirie’ are among the leading nominations for this year’s awards The coveted BAFTA Scotland Awards are here once more to celebrate the very best of Scottish talent in 2023. Hosted again by radio DJ and TV presenter Edith Bowman, the BAFTA Scotland Awards aims to honour excellence across the Scottish screen…
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How to Make the Most of Your Spotlight Profile
Casting director James Pearson’s tips for what you should put on your Spotlight profile and how you can make a showreel with no experience If you’re a professional actor in the UK, then it’s highly likely that you have a Spotlight profile. However, not all actors use their Spotlight profile to its full extent. Did…
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UK Theatre Awards 2023: Winners!
Actors Mark Gatiss, Daniel Rigby, Lena Hall and Antony Eden among winners at the UK Theatre Awards 2023 On Sunday 8 October 2023, the UK Theatre Awards 2023 took place at London’s historic Guildhall. Hosted by musical theatre star and Spotlight member Zoe Birkett (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Bodyguard,Priscilla Queen of the Desert), these prestigious…
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How to Get an Agent as a Graduate
Advice for drama school graduates about how to find and approach agents, and why an agent is beneficial for your acting career. When talking to graduates, I’m often asked if it’s possible to survive in this industry without an agent. In short, yes, I believe it’s possible to survive without an agent, but life can be made…
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How to Survive on Set Long-Term
How to take care of yourself when working on a film or TV set and get the most out of the experience as an actor by Sam Otto Embarking on a long-term film or TV shoot can be one of the most exhilarating experiences for an actor – particularly if it takes us overseas or…
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How to Get a Good Headshot
Spotlight’s guide on how to book a photo shoot and get the perfect headshot for your profile. Headshots are the very first thing a prospective casting director will see of you on Spotlight, so it’s important to get every aspect of the image right. Creating the right impression with the perfect headshot will help you…
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What the End of the Hollywood Writers’ Strike Means for the Industry
The Writers Guild of America said its members will be returning to work after three year contract agreed Published: 29th September 2023 The writers’ strike officially ended in the United States on Wednesday 27 September 2023 following a deal made between the writers’ union and producers. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) have been in…