Category: News & Advice
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Stars of Tomorrow: Owen Cooper
Emmy winner and star of ‘Adolescence’ Owen Cooper discusses his acting journey from The Drama MOB to being recognised as a ‘Star of Tomorrow’. Owen Cooper is the young actor everyone’s talking about in the film and television world. He captivated audiences globally with his debut role as ‘Jamie Miller’ in the Netflix miniseries Adolescence.…
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Who’s Really Deciding the Future of the Arts? Lord Chris Smith Explains
The UK’s first Culture Secretary, Lord Chris Smith, offers a candid look behind the government’s closed doors. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss how policy decisions directly impact careers and outline the crucial steps artists must take to make their voices heard and shape the future of the arts. For many performers,…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in October 2025
The latest films and TV shows currently shooting across the UK and Ireland in October, including Anxious People and a new Netflix series from Black Mirror’s Charlie Brooker. Autumn is finally here, and with it comes the prime season for television and film. Strictly Come Dancing is back on the dancefloor, the bakers are cooking…
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Meet the Casting Director: Kahleen Crawford on ‘House of Guinness’
Discover how casting director Kahleen Crawford brought the iconic ‘House of Guinness’ to life with her expert eye for authentic talent. House of Guinness, the highly anticipated historical drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is set to premiere on Netflix soon, and we couldn’t be more excited! The series delves into the powerful and…
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The Spotlight Conference – Online Events
As excitement builds for The Spotlight Conference on 21 October 2025, we are delighted to introduce a series of free online events designed to run alongside our in-person gathering. We believe that the vital conversations and collaborative spirit of the conference should be accessible to all, which is why we’ve created this digital programme. These…
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Kahleen Crawford’s Self-Tape, Audition and Showreel Tips
Casting director Kahleen Crawford’s expert advice on self-tapes, auditions and showreels for actors looking to land their next role. Meet Kahleen Crawford (CDG, CSA), a highly respected casting director known for her work on acclaimed films and series like All of Us Strangers, Living, The Buccaneers, The Lost Daughter and I, Daniel Blake. With a…
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Emmy Award Winners 2025
Success for ‘Adolescence’, ‘The Pitt’, ‘The Studio’ and ‘Severance’ on a night of record-breaking wins at the Emmy Awards. The winners of the 77th Emmy Awards have now been announced at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The annual ceremony, which celebrates the best in primetime television, was a night of monumental achievements, emotional speeches…
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My First Day on ‘Coronation Street’
As someone who’s made the leap from stage to the legendary cobbles, actor Tom Lorcan reveals what to expect when stepping onto the ‘Coronation Street’ set. Walking into a television job for the first time can be quite an overwhelming thing, especially when the job in question happens to be Coronation Street – a show…
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The Spotlight Conference Announced
Find out what The Spotlight Conference is and how Spotlight members can apply for free tickets to attend. We’re thrilled to announce the first Spotlight Conference – a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals to discuss the state of the performing arts industry. What is The Spotlight Conference? The Spotlight Conference…
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Spotlight Wins Landmark High Court Ruling
Spotlight today received a decisive ruling in the High Court, with a judgment delivered in its favour in the case of Equity & others vs Talent Systems Europe Ltd t/a Spotlight. The ruling, handed down by Her Honourable, Justice Howells, reaffirms Spotlight’s position as a directory service and software provider used by performers for their…