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Discover what sets feature films apart from shorts, as well as the core funding options available for feature filmmakers in the UK. Feature films offer filmmakers a unique set of opportunities compared to short films. They allow you to develop more complex characters and narratives and to stage them within a cinematic world that has […]

How to begin writing, develop a monologue and what to bear in mind when turning that monologue into a full show. When it comes to writing – in all its forms – starting can be the hardest part. We want to make sure whatever we write is perfect, but the first words rarely are. Writing, […]

Explore the best ways to get funding for your short film project in the UK and find out what costs to budget for when turning your vision into reality. Creating your own short film can be a long, perilous journey full of ups and downs – the type that can sometimes tempt you into believing […]

How to record your voice at home and tips for improving the quality of your audio recordings. Voice work can be a useful way of generating income, not to mention a good skill to have on your Spotlight profile. Thanks to advances in technology, it’s now easier than ever to record your voice in professional […]

If you’re feeling intimidated about writing your own work, use these acting exercises to get started. Take advantage of the skill set you have developed as an actor. It will only serve you when it comes to writing your own work As an actor, you might be excited to try your hand at writing. But […]

Performer and writer Eva O’Connor shares her experience writing award-winning plays and developing one of her works into a BBC Three drama. People often ask me whether I prefer acting or writing. They’re always dying to know when I’m going to choose between the two of them. Both questions are up there with the classic: “how […]