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We’re thrilled to reveal the 40 talented performers selected for the 2026 Spotlight Prize. As the industry’s most prestigious showcase for emerging talent, the Spotlight Prize has long been a springboard for the next generation of world-class performers. This year, we’re evolving. To celebrate the diverse skills of the next generation, we’re debuting an expanded […]
Unlock opportunities at Cannes and other A-list film festivals with these top tips from filmmaker Carla B. Guttmann. Carla B. Guttmann is an accomplished filmmaker and A-list festival coach whose career has spanned the international film circuit, from Los Angeles to Toronto. After a breakout debut that saw her treated as “festival royalty”, Carla faced […]
Find out about DABB, their impactful Generals Day and apply for the 2026 showcase. Diverse Actors Breaking Barriers (DABB) is an organisation dedicated to removing the gatekeeping that often sidelines global majority creatives. Founded by Suraj Shah in 2018, DABB focuses on the logistics of change: putting actors in the room with casting directors, offering […]
From ‘Elden Ring’ to ‘Bridgerton’, here’s a guide to the major productions filming across the Isles in May 2026. Blockbuster season is here! We’re spoilt for choice in both cinemas and on home entertainment. The musical biopic Michael is now in cinemas, Star Wars is back on the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu […]
From professional football to the Oscars, Alistair Nwachukwu discusses his remarkable journey.
From last-minute self-tapes to Stratford-upon-Avon: One actor’s journey to the RSC. Having spent the early part of the summer kicking the metaphorical cat and telling anyone who’d stand still long enough how “unfair” the business was, my phone tinkled with something other than a TodayTix marketing email. It was late on a Friday afternoon and […]
