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Dept.Q Season 2 - Start of Production

What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – September 2026

Explore what’s filming across the UK and Ireland this September.

Spotlight Prize 2026 winners Sophie Lagden, Daniel Francis-Carter and Molly McLoughlin with the Stage Prize jury

Spotlight Prize 2026 Winners Revealed

Following a spectacular evening of performances, our expert juries have selected the Spotlight Prize 2026 winners.

musical theatre

Ruth Jones and Steve Spier on location for 'Better Later'

What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – July 2026

An actor’s guide to what’s currently filming across the UK and Ireland with locations, crew and production info.

Sean Connery as 'James Bond' and Luciana Paluzzi as 'Fiona Volpe' in Thunderball

From Connery to Craig: James Bond in the Spotlight Archives

As the 007 search begins, we visit the Spotlight archives to see the actors who brought Bond to life.

Cannes International Film Festival (FIF), the Palais des Festivals

Make the Most of Cannes and A-List Film Festivals

Unlock opportunities at Cannes and other A-list film festivals with these top tips from filmmaker Carla B. Guttmann.