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The Industry
The Shooting Star nominees from 2025 on the red carpet at Berlinale
Meet 2025’s European Shooting Stars

We speak to the winner of the European Shooting Star Award 2025 and the actors honoured at this year’s Berlinale festival. Every year at the Berlinale, the European Film Promotion (EFP) hosts the Shooting Stars event to showcase the talents of 10 exceptional European acting newcomers. Selected from qualifying countries in the EU, each actor […]

awards
europe
film
The Industry
Coralie Fargeat, Lana Veenker, Marina Wijn and Marta Balaga at the Spotlight and Filmmakers Europe panel for 'The Substance' at Berlinale 2025
Exploring the Filmmaking Process and Casting of ‘The Substance’

Watch an exclusive panel with filmmaker Coralie Fargeat and casting directors Lana Veenker and Marina Wijn about the artistic collaboration between filmmakers, actors and casting directors. At this year’s Berlinale, in partnership with Filmmakers Europe, we hosted a special private screening of the Oscar-nominated film The Substance, followed by an exclusive panel for Spotlight members.  […]

awards
directors
diversity/inclusivity
The Industry
Exclusive Screening of ‘The Substance’ and Panel Event at Berlinale Film Festival

In association with the International Casting Directors Association (ICDA) and the European Film Academy, Filmmakers and Spotlight are delighted to present an exclusive panel and screening of The Substance at the Berlinale International Film Festival. The special event celebrates the European Film Academy’s (EFA) introduction of a new ‘European Casting Director Award’. Congratulations to the […]

casting directors
europe
events
The Essentials
Performing on Stage in Germany

Work permits, contracts and travel advice for performers preparing to work on stage in Hamburg, Germany. As a British stage and screen actor, my work has taken me to many exciting places around the world. Earlier this year I was given the opportunity to travel to Germany for the first time to perform as the […]

europe
theatre
wellbeing
The Essentials
A Guide to Working in the EU If You’re a UK National

What you need to know if you’re a UK citizen who is auditioning or working in the EU. Updated on 17 October 2022. The UK has officially left the European Union and as you’d expect, this has caused changes to the rules and regulations around travel and work on the continent. Whilst the Brexit deal […]

brexit
europe
finances/legal
The Industry
Casting Around the World

International casting directors share their processes and tips for getting cast in different countries around the world. We hosted a webinar which gave attendees the chance to understand how the casting process varies in the UK, US and Europe. Whether you’re a British actor with your sights set overseas or an international actor looking to […]

agents
casting directors
europe