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The Industry
An actor dressed in a mo-cap suit looking at a laptop on set
How is Technology Changing the Acting Industry?

Find out how the latest technological developments are changing the acting industry for the better and the advancements to benefit from in the future. From film and television to video games and stage productions, cutting-edge technological innovations are greatly impacting how actors and filmmakers carry out their roles. Digital artistry is rapidly becoming indistinguishable from […]

film
making work
television
The Industry
Richard Gadd as Donny and Jessica Gunning as Martha at the pub counter in 'Baby Reindeer'
Emmy Award Winners 2024

‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Bear’ break records with their Emmy wins, while ‘Baby Reindeer’ and ‘Hacks’ also win big. The 76th Emmy Awards was a night of record-breaking wins, celebrating the talent in front of and behind the camera, and recognising the excellent television series that have kept us entertained this year. The ceremony took place […]

awards
news
television
The Industry
Lydia and Beetlejuice standing in a dark attic together in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
Meet the Casting Director: Sophie Holland on ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

Casting director Sophie Holland shares how she finds new talent and her experience casting ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, ‘The Witcher’ and ‘Wednesday’. It’s always difficult to capture the magic of an original cult-classic film, but 36 years later, the cast of Beetlejuice eagerly returned to give it a try – and it was casting director Sophie Holland’s […]

casting directors
film
interview
The Industry
Tazer from 'Supacell' staring at the camera with gold-lit eyes
An Intimacy Coordinator’s Insight with Joshua Okpala

‘Supacell​’​​​ ​​​intimacy ​​​coordinator Joshua Okpala discusses his training, working on popular shows like ‘​Topboy​’​, ​‘​Spent​’​ and ​‘​EastEnders​’​, and ​​his unique insight for performers working on intimate scenes. Joshua Okpala is a certified ​​​intimacy ​​​coordinator and a trained actor. There’s a very good chance that you​’ve seen some of the popular television shows and films he […]

diversity/inclusivity
interview
karen johal
The Industry
Helen Mirren wearing pink at a 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' screening in London
What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – Autumn 2024

Join us as we look at 11 exciting productions taking place around the UK and Ireland this coming season. As we say goodbye to a glorious summer season of sassy superheroes in Deadpool and Wolverine, Riley’s emotions in Inside Out 2 and feuding queens in House of the Dragon, we eagerly wonder what’s up next.  […]

casting news
charlie gardiner
film
The Industry
Erin Doherty as 'Princess Anne' in 'The Crown' smiling
Erin Doherty’s Royal Role in ‘The Crown’

‘The Crown’ actress Erin Doherty relives her audition for ‘Princess Anne’ and how she prepared for the callback. From stage to screen, Erin Doherty has been a part of some truly exciting productions: The Crucible at the National Theatre, Les Miserables and Call the Midwife for the BBC, A Thousand Blows for Disney Plus, and […]

auditions
awards
interview