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The Industry
My Casting Story: Rob Madge in ‘My Son’s a Queer’

Performer Rob Madge talks to Spotlight about creating their hit show, social media and panto.

casting news
edinburgh fringe
interview
The Essentials
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6 Tips for Working with Writers and Directors

Learn how to build a creative and collaborative partnership with writers and directors as a performer. Collaboration lies at the heart of every successful stage or screen production. Whether you’re an actor, singer or writer, learning how to work effectively with writers and directors is an essential skill that can elevate not only your performance, […]

directors
interview
making work
Making Work
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How to Write a Monologue

How to develop a monologue and what to do when turning it into a full show.

making work
monologues
starting out
The Industry
Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews working on 'Saw X'
Behind the Scenes of ‘Saw X’ with Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews

Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews on working on ‘Saw X’, getting into cinematography, and how lighting and colours enhance the horror of film scenes Nicholas Matthews is a highly skilled cinematographer based in Los Angeles, with an impressive portfolio under his belt. He has lent his artistic vision to a number of films and music videos, and […]

creativity
film
interview
The Spotlight Podcast
The Gamification of Cinema: Working in Interactive Film

Interactive film: We find out what it is, what opportunities exist for actors in this exciting new genre and what skills you need if you want to audition In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we’re joined by Harry Chadwick and Grace Chadwick, sibling founders of INTERFLIX Media to talk about the gamification of cinema and their […]

commercials
film
making work
The Essentials
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6 Tips for Tackling your First Arts Funding Application

Six top tips to help you complete your first application for arts funding in the UK.

arts funding applications
budgeting
making work