Category: The Industry
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Understanding Trans and Non-Binary Casting with Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence shares their insight into trans performer rights and what language is appropriate to use in breakdowns and the casting room. Trans people and the creative arts are natural allies. As such, Spotlight has been working with Gendered Intelligence to improve their understanding of diverse gender expressions within the arts. It was important for…
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Six British Films You Won’t Want to Miss From the BFI London Film Festival 2023
We look at six unmissable British productions from this year’s BFI London Film Festival In October 2023, the annual British Film Institute London Film Festival celebrated its 67th year. Returning to in-person screenings and a popular online platform, the festival brought feature-length, short form and episodic new releases to audiences up and down the country.…
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SAG-AFTRA Agrees Deal to End the Hollywood Actors’ Strike
SAG-AFTRA reach an initial agreement with studios to end the four-month walkout Published: 10 November 2023 Actors will be overjoyed to hear the strike is over as of 9 November 2023, following a provisional deal being agreed between Hollywood studios and the Screen Actors Guild. Talks between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and…
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Regional Pantomimes to See This Winter
A quick look at the variety of pantomimes happening in the UK this festive season It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that time is… Panto season! Nothing gets people quite in the mood for Christmas like a bit of audience participation, a comically dressed pantomime dame and a rather large helping of…
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What You Need to Know About Recalls and Casting Callbacks
What to expect at a recall audition and how to prepare for it Any working actor will tell you auditioning is a job. Any time you get invited to audition, you are being invited to work, to sink your teeth into a character and dissect a script. The audition process can be daunting, draining and…
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Stage Shows Touring the UK in Autumn and Winter 2023
A look at eight must-see theatre shows and West End musicals touring the UK and Ireland this autumn and winter As the early nights draw in and Christmas waits just around the corner, what better excuse is there for a trip to the theatre? Here are some of the many exciting shows touring around the…
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Behind the Scenes of ‘Saw X’ with Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews
Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews on working on ‘Saw X’, getting into cinematography, and how lighting and colours enhance the horror of film scenes Nicholas Matthews is a highly skilled cinematographer based in Los Angeles, with an impressive portfolio under his belt. He has lent his artistic vision to a number of films and music videos, and…
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The Winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2023
Actors Jazz Lintott, Toyin Ayedun-Alase and Kyrelle Lammy win multiple awards at the Black British Theatre Awards 2023 On Sunday 29 October 2023, the Black British Theatre Awards 2023 took place at the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre in Southbank, London. This is the fifth awards ceremony since the Black British Theatre Awards was established to…
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Performing Musical Theatre with Matt Henry
‘Kinky Boots’ star Matt Henry, MBE, on his journey to the West End stage and what skills you need to succeed in musical theatre Matt Henry is an award-winning actor and singer, best known for playing ‘Lola’ in the West End musical Kinky Boots. He won both a WhatsOnStage and Olivier Award for ‘Best Actor…
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Casting Director Destiny Lilly on Her Emmy Nomination for ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Casting Director Destiny Lilly shares her experience of being nominated for an Emmy for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ and tips on how to get work as an actor in the USA Destiny Lilly is a US casting director and President of the Casting Society (CSA). Her career has spanned theatre, film, television and one…