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Young Performers
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From First Steps to First Roles

Spotlight now welcomes performers from 6+ months, providing a secure, professional path for industry children. Your child’s journey into the industry is a milestone-filled adventure and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We are thrilled to invite babies and toddlers (from six months old) to join Spotlight, making it easier than […]

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The Spotlight Podcast
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The Spotlight Podcast: How to Make Your Spotlight Profile Stand Out

Top tips for making your Spotlight profile stand out to help casting directors discover you.

agents
casting directors
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The Essentials
How to Get the Perfect Headshot

Top tips on booking a photoshoot and getting the perfect headshot.

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spotlight experts
starting out
The Essentials
Frank Advice from the Casting Director of ‘Vikings’ on Auditions and Self-tapes

Frank Moiselle’s top tips for how to audition well, how to make a self-tape, and what a good showreel looks like. Casting director Frank Moiselle has worked on exciting projects, such as TV shows Penny Dreadful, Vikings, The Tudors and The Borgias. We spoke to Frank and asked him what advice he has for actors looking to get work through […]

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casting directors
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Young Performers
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Spotlight’s Young Performer Support Hub

Essential advice, support and guidance for child actors and parents.

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casting directors
diversity/inclusivity
The Essentials
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10 Reasons to Remove a Photo From Your Spotlight Profile

Why you should remove certain photos from your Spotlight profile.

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spotlight experts