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A Guide to the New Spotlight Profile

Introducing your new-look Spotlight profile! A fresh, intuitive layout designed to put your talent centre stage. In this guide, you’ll find: Everything you need to know about our sleek profile redesign Detailed breakdown of new navigation tools and features Expert advice on optimising your profile’s highlights, media and skills sections Direct links to upcoming workshops […]

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The Essentials
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Building Your Brand as an Actor

Discover what personal branding is and what it means for you as a performer. At its core, personal branding is how you show up in the world. It’s about proactively shaping your public image and creating a narrative that aligns with your professional aspirations. Branding is a strategic process that attracts opportunities, enhances career visibility and […]

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Returning to Your Performing Career After a Break

Seven steps to help restart your acting career after taking a break from performing.  Whether planned or unplanned, chances are you’ll have a break in your performing career at some point. If you’re reading this, you’re likely in one right now and want to dive back into the fray.  Coming back to acting, singing or […]

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How Casting Directors and Agents Use Spotlight

From searching for performers to making connections, industry professionals shed some light on how they use Spotlight. If you’re a performer, you’re probably aware of how Spotlight can be used to promote your acting career. Your Spotlight profile is the perfect place to display all the useful information that will make casting directors want to […]

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

Tips for making your Spotlight profile the best it can be to help casting directors and project makers discover you. If you’re new to Spotlight – or feel that your profile isn’t working for you and you’d like to improve it – this is the episode for you. We’re joined by Mel Brown – our […]

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Getting Work
How Your Specialised Skills Can Make You Stand Out as an Actor

From horseback riding to improv, we share the special skills that actors can add to their Spotlight profile to show versatility and help casting directors find them for their next project. We all know a killer headshot, credits and a showreel are integral for getting work, but the special skills section of your acting CV […]

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