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Join us as we look at some of the exciting new projects currently in production around the UK and Ireland, including ‘Heartstopper’ and ‘Rings of Power’ (Season 3). Summer 2025 is in full swing, and so is the film and television industry. From the new season of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power […]

ATG Entertainment joins The Spotlight Prize 2025 as headline sponsor and we introduce this year’s esteemed panel of judges. We’re thrilled to announce that ATG Entertainment is joining The Spotlight Prize as our exclusive headline sponsor. ATG will be supporting the event that sees 19 drama school and university graduates from the UK and Ireland […]

Take a look at some of the films and TV shows currently being filmed in the UK and Ireland, including ‘Rivals’ (Season 2), ‘Vision Quest’ and Bella Ramsey’s new film. From Joan Collins’ return to screen as ‘Wallis Simpson’ to Steve Coogan’s new Netflix drama, we look at some of the exciting productions filming around […]

The High in Fat, Sugar and Salt Advertisements Restrictions for food and drink commercials and what it means for the creative industry. On 15 May 2025, Spotlight sent the Secretaries of State a letter on behalf of the creative industries urging them to delay implementation of the High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) Advertisement […]

‘Mr Loverman’ and ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ celebrate their BAFTA success with two wins each.  The BAFTA Television Awards 2025 have now been awarded at the Royal Festival Hall on London’s Southbank, hosted by Scottish actor, comedian and national treasure Alan Cumming. This year’s ceremony was packed full of witty comedy, thanks to […]