Category: The Small Print
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How To Submit Your Clients
In this video we are going to show you how to submit your clients to a breakdown. We also have a helpful written step-by-step guide available below to help you on your way! 1. Entering the Jobs Feed Both on the Menu and Quick Links you will see the ‘Jobs Feed’ section. This is where…
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How to Use the Search Facility
In this video we’re going to show you how to search for our Spotlight performer members using our Search facility. 1. Search Functions Our Search facility allows you to search for particular performers’ profiles by name or if you are looking for a performer with a particular skill set or characteristic such as appearance, accent,…
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How to Send a Breakdown
A breakdown or casting brief summarises all details of the project and role you are casting. Once you have created your breakdown you can send it securely to the agents and performers of your choice. Spotlight is a private and confidential network of vetted professionals, so you have total control over who has access to…
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The Spotlight on Ireland
We want to introduce some of our wonderful agents and casting directors working and living in Ireland! Take2 Actors Agency Name: Shauna Griffith Location: Dublin, Ireland About us: Established in 1988 by Pamela Hughes, Take2 Actors Agency is now run by Shauna Griffith. We specialise in the representation of young performers, aged 0–25. We are dedicated to representing…
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The Spotlight on Scotland
Last year, with all the exciting news of expanding film studios and the new Channel 4 Creative Hub, 2021 has got off to a great start with the announcement of a brand new television and film studio inside Glasgow’s historic Kelvin Hall. With all this excitement, it’s only right that we introduce some of our wonderful agents and casting directors working…
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Glossary of Contract Types on Spotlight
We’ve put this glossary together to help you understand contract types on Spotlight. If you need any assistance or have any questions please get in touch with our Professionals Team at casting@spotlight.com Equity Above Minimum To illustrate high budget projects under Equity paid above minimum rates. Equity/BBC An agreement for BBC projects using the Equity/BBC Agreement.…
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Help for Spotlight Casting Users
Sending a Breakdown Step 1: Production details Step 2: Adding role information Step 3: Sending a breakdown Removing or amending a breakdown Agreement types: Which one to choose? Managing Your Suggestions How do I organise my suggestions? Creating a shortlist Sending a group message Marking role as cast Searching for Performers How do I use…
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Help for agents using Spotlight
General information Casting professionals have the choice to send out a casting breakdown to agents and/or performers via the Spotlight jobs feed. As an agent you can suggest your clients’ Spotlight profiles in response to suitable roles and monitor/control your clients’ own suggestions. Please note your clients do not see all the breakdowns you receive.…
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Promoting diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility in theatre, tv, and film
We believe that our industry is in a powerful position to shape people’s perception by featuring a broad range of talent on our stages and screens, and through the stories that get told. At Spotlight, we believe that people of all ages, ethnicity, races, gender, sexual orientation, abilities and socioeconomic statuses should be able to…
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Spotlight Platform Benefits for Our Actor/Performer Members
Find out what you get with your Spotlight membership, and what we’re doing for you behind the scenes. Casting Opportunities Spotlight works incredibly hard to promote as many professional acting opportunities for our members as possible. This covers everything from our ongoing technological developments to key partnerships we create, not just in the UK, but…