Category: Spotlight
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Spotlight at the BFI: Authenticity in Casting
Spotlight, the BFI and the Casting Society of America collaborated this week to host a discussion on authenticity in casting On Monday 15th October, Spotlight held an event in conjunction with the British Film Institute and the Casting Society of America entitled, ‘Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: Authenticity in Casting’ to tackle the question…
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The 2018 Spotlight Prize Winners Announced
Lucie Sword and Francesco Piacentini-Smith Scoop Spotlight Stage and Screen Prize Lucie Sword from RADA has been named Best Stage Actor at this year’s Spotlight Showcase, with Francesco Piacentini-Smith from The GSA being named Best Screen Actor. This year’s stage showcase was judged by acclaimed actors Imelda Staunton, Alex Jennings, Josette Simon, and Pippa Bennett-Warner, along with stage director Robert Icke, and…
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Your First Audition at Spotlight
A sneak peek into your first audition at Spotlight! Ever wondered what an audition at Spotlight is like? Before you arrive, here’s a peek into the process and what you can expect when you arrive at 7 Leicester Place for your first audition: If you do have access requirements, or any other queries before you…
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The Spotlight Prize 2018 Finalists Announced
Nominees Revealed for the 2018 Spotlight Showcase Drama school graduates from across the UK and Ireland have been selected to perform in front of an exclusive industry panel in July at the Spotlight Showcase 2018. The finalists will be launching their career to an audience of influential industry professionals on 17th July at 8 Northumberland Avenue, with a live…
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7 Tips for Becoming a Spotlight Member
Getting you started on your way to Spotlight membership. Becoming a Spotlight member gives you access to the best acting work out there, as Spotlight is used daily by the biggest names in casting. In this article, we share information about what you need to be eligible for Spotlight membership and some tips to help…
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6 Tips for Creating the Perfect Graduate Profile
Start your career on the right foot with the best possible Spotlight profile! 1. Select your best headshot and production images Your headshot is your ‘hello’ to the world, so it’s important to get right. Pick something in colour for your main picture, but feel free to include additional black and white images as well if…
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Spotlight Prize: Making the most of your showcase
Catching up with Spotlight Prize participants from over the years (Part 2!) The Spotlight Prize is only a week away! Here is part 2 of our catch up with some of our previous participants and winners to get their insight into the night itself, the networking opportunities and the sense of community that you can gain from…
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Spotlight Prize: Preparation, Performance and Selecting a Monologue
Catching up with Spotlight Prize participants from over the years The Spotlight Prize is almost upon us. This year we took the time to catch up with some of our previous participants and winners to get their insight into the best ways to pick and prepare for a monologue, perform at your best, and make…
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Spotlight’s Exciting Discount Scheme
Find out about Spotlight Discounts, our savings scheme for members. We’re always looking for ways to improve the value you get for your Spotlight membership and we know that there are times as an actor when money is tight. Spotlight Discounts is free to our members and gives you access to a huge variety of…
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Introducing the nominees for the Spotlight Showcase 2017
20 of the UK and Ireland’s most talented young drama school graduates have been selected to compete in front of an exclusive industry panel in July at the Spotlight Showcase 2017. The finalists will be launching their career to an audience of influential industry professionals on 11th July at The Underglobe, with a live theatre performance and…