Category: Spotlight
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Membership Update
November 2023 It is important to us that our members and partners feel heard, and that our membership offerings are sensitive and inclusive of the wider industry. Therefore, we have made the decision to remove the Spotlight Premiere option, and we will maintain our single membership for performers. Our genuine intention was to provide more…
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Spotlight Launches New Performers App
Applying for roles has never been easier with members now able to submit themselves from their phone Published: 27 October 2023 You might have noticed we’ve been making some changes recently at Spotlight. As part of this, we’re delighted to announce the launch of something very exciting for our members: the brand new Spotlight Performers…
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Spotlight Launches Improved Ethnicity or Heritage Feature
More information about Spotlight’s new Ethnicity or Heritage tool. Published: 20 October 2023 Spotlight is proud to announce the launch of our brand new Ethnicity or Heritage tool. This new profile feature allows our members to select and add their ethnicity or heritage to their Spotlight profile at a greater depth than ever before. We…
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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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Spotlight Prize 2023 Winners Announcement
Teddy Moore of The Lir and Shannon Watson of The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland win this year’s Spotlight Prize Since the 1950s, The Spotlight Prize has been an exciting opportunity for graduates to perform in front of an audience of industry professionals. And the decision about who got awarded this year’s Spotlight Prize couldn’t have been…
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Judges Announced for Spotlight Prize 2023
We’re delighted to announce our esteemed panel of judges for this year’s Spotlight Prize The Spotlight Prize is our annual showcase that helps to launch the careers of outstanding graduates, offering them a platform to raise their profile within the industry and to win a cash prize. This year one of the 20 graduates nominated…
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Tips for Editing a Young Performer’s Spotlight Profile
Our top tips for getting the most out of your child’s profile and improving their casting chances. Leading casting professionals use Spotlight to cast their productions, be it a TV drama, feature film or West End show. Through Spotlight, a young performer can be found for castings in two ways: Their agent can put them…
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Tagmin Joins Talent Systems
We are delighted to announce that Tagmin, the leading talent management platform for agents, has been acquired by Talent Systems, our parent company and the leading provider of casting and auditioning solutions to the entertainment industry worldwide. Tagmin launched almost 10 years ago with a small team, and is now the most-used software for agents…
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Spotlight’s Bursary Scheme
We recognise that one of the biggest barriers to entry into our industry is financial and we want to provide more options to help performers on their journey. We have introduced a flexible monthly Direct Debit subscription, which is available to both new joiners and existing performers. We are pleased to announce that Spotlight’s Bursary…
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Finalists Announced for 2023’s Spotlight Prize
We’re excited to announce the finalists and directors for this year’s Spotlight Prize The Spotlight Prize is our annual event where selected graduate nominees showcase their talents in front of industry professionals. Since the 50s, it’s been an exciting opportunity for graduates to perform in front of an audience of leading industry figures – helping to…