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The Essentials
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What Performers Should Know About Copyright

Find out how copyright applies to the television and film productions you have been a part of in the UK and how to seek permission before including excerpts in your acting showreel. Copyright is a complex legal subject that can be hard to navigate when starting out as an actor. It’s not always clear when […]

finances/legal
self-taping
showreels
Getting Work
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Getting Started with Showreels and Voice Clips

Performer Success Manager Mel Brown’s advice on creating a showreel without professional footage and ideas for your ‘Audio’ section. As a Spotlight member, you have space on your profile for at least 20 minutes of video and 20 minutes of audio. That’s 20 minutes for various clips and reels – all of which can showcase […]

audio
showreels
spotlight experts
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How to Make the Most of Your Spotlight Membership

All of the benefits of joining Spotlight and why a Spotlight membership is worth it. Your Spotlight membership is more than just an online profile with access to exclusive breakdowns. It’s your gateway into the world of casting, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Here are all the ways in […]

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self-taping
showreels
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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The Essentials
Acting Showreel Tips from Casting Directors

The casting directors of ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Captain America’ reveal common mistakes that actors make in showreels, and what you should include in yours. If done well, a showreel is your key to getting more acting work. It’s the trailer that showcases you – and your talent – and can help make […]

casting directors
showreels
starting out
Spotlight
Tips for Editing a Young Performer’s Spotlight Profile

Our top tips for getting the most out of your child’s profile and improving their casting chances Leading casting professionals use Spotlight to cast their productions, be it a TV drama, feature film or West End show. Through Spotlight, a young performer can be found for castings in two ways: Their agent can put them […]

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