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The Industry
Kerena Jagpal in 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'
Subverting South Asian Stereotypes with Kerena Jagpal

Kerena Jagpal discusses working on the upcoming feature film ‘100 Nights of Hero’, playing ‘Laila’ in ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ and why she gravitates towards projects that tell the stories of resilient women. A British South Asian actor from a Punjabi background, Kerena Jagpal spent three years training in a studio, in the Oxfordshire countryside […]

diversity/inclusivity
film
interview
The Spotlight Podcast
Performer at the Edinburgh Fringe flyering on the city streets
Scotland’s Creative Vision and Nurturing Talent

Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Angus Robertson, discusses the future of the nation’s arts scene, from a booming screen industry to supporting new talent. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we’re joined by Angus Robertson, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Culture to discuss nurturing new talent, the magic of the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe and […]

edinburgh fringe
film
podcast
The Industry
Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout
What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in August 2025

An exciting lineup of film and television productions currently shooting in the UK and Ireland this summer.  From classic literary adaptations to highly anticipated sequels and original dramas, this summer sees some of the industry’s biggest names and rising stars coming together across renowned studios and iconic locations in the UK and Ireland.  Whether you’re […]

casting news
film
news
The Industry
The BFI Southbank at night
How to Attend the BFI London Film Festival

What to expect at the BFI Film Festival in London, including BFI Film Festival premieres, film industry networking opportunities and how to get tickets. Every year, the British Film Institute hosts the London Film Festival (LFF), giving productions a platform to showcase extraordinary talents from all over the globe and allowing film fans the chance […]

charlie gardiner
festivals
film
The Industry
A camera filming someone waving a Pride flag
Top LGBTQ+ Films Recommended by Spotlight Members

We asked our members to recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ films and they didn’t disappoint! Pride month may be coming to an end, but we want to keep the celebration of all things LGBTQ+ going. So we put out a post on our Instagram account asking Spotlight members to recommend their favourite and most iconic LGBTQ+ […]

diversity/inclusivity
film
The Industry
Joe Locke and Kit Connor as 'Charlie' and 'Nick' in 'Heartstopper (Season 3)'
What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in July 2025

Join us as we look at some of the exciting new projects currently in production around the UK and Ireland, including ‘Heartstopper’ and ‘Rings of Power’ (Season 3). Summer 2025 is in full swing, and so is the film and television industry. From the new season of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power […]

casting news
film
news