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Film School Student

Free Casting for Film Students

Spotlight offers film students access to over 100,000 professional actors across the UK and Ireland. By joining, you can tap into the same talent pool used by the industry’s leading casting directors and film professionals.

 

When you create your casting profile, you gain access to flexible tools designed to streamline the breakdown process and manage your shortlists with ease. Beyond casting, you’ll benefit from a wealth of industry resources, a dedicated Casting Success team ready to help you.

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How it works?

1
Submit your application

Fill in the details, including the school you attend as the “company name”, upload your CV and provide any additional info.

2
Verification

We confirm your project meets eligibility and payment criteria. For any project to be eligible for posting on Spotlight, it must pay at least the local National Minimum Wage.

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3
Start casting

Search through performers. Post casting breakdowns under “Film School” as Production Type and receive submissions from actors.

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4
Cast with confidence

Use Spotlight’s tools to shortlist, contact, self tape and book talent.