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Watch Kate Rhodes James’ Q&A about Casting ‘Gladiator II’

Casting director Kate Rhodes James discusses her process for assembling the stellar cast we see on screen in ‘Gladiator II’ and answers Spotlight members’ questions. On 16 December 2025, Spotlight hosted an exclusive private screening of Gladiator II for Spotlight members, followed by a Q&A with the film’s esteemed casting director, Kate Rhodes James. The […]

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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 […]

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europe
events
The Industry
Watch Q&A with Kharmel Cochrane about Casting ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

Kharmel Cochrane shines a spotlight on the casting process for Bob Marley: One Love, commercials and how she likes to audition performers.  We were delighted to host a private screening of Bob Marley: One Love for Spotlight members followed by a question and answer session with the film’s casting director, Kharmel Cochrane. Kharmel Cochrane is […]

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Spotlight’s Year in Review 2022

Recapping Spotlight’s news, events, advice, tips and industry updates from the year gone by. 2022 proved to be a busy year here at Spotlight HQ. We refreshed our membership offering, introduced a bursary scheme, hosted the Spotlight Prize, and participated in the CDG and CDA Awards. In addition, we were delighted to bring back Open […]

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The Industry
Performer Parent Online Coffee Mornings

We’ve partnered with Parents and Carers in Performing Arts to run a new wellbeing initiative for Spotlight members who are also parents, guardians or carers. Coffee & Connect is a great way to meet other performer parents, ask questions, learn new things, share experiences, and of course to have coffee (bring your own!). We’ve put together some FAQs […]

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mental health
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Finalists Announced for the Spotlight Prize 2022

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Spotlight Prize is returning to an in-person ceremony, for the first time since 2019. The Spotlight Prize is our annual event where selected graduate nominees showcase their talents in front of industry professionals. Since the 50s, its has been an exciting opportunity for graduates to perform in front of […]

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