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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
Jeevan Braich as 'Rusty' and Kayna Montecillo as 'Pearl' in 'Starlight Express' looking at each other lovingly
My Casting Story: Jeevan Braich in ‘Starlight Express’

It’s full steam ahead with Jeevan Braich as he shares his insights on playing ‘Rusty’ in ‘Starlight Express’ and his win at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025. After more than 20 years, Starlight Express has returned to London for its latest revival with new songs, award-winning costumes, a specially designed auditorium in Wembley and a fresh […]

interview
musical theatre
networking
Getting Work
Woman staring at a laptop screen
How Casting Directors and Agents Use Spotlight

From searching for performers to making connections, industry professionals shed some light on how they use Spotlight. If you’re a performer, you’re probably aware of how Spotlight can be used to promote your acting career. Your Spotlight profile is the perfect place to display all the useful information that will make casting directors want to […]

agents
casting directors
drama school
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
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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 […]

casting directors
events
film
The Essentials
Spotlight Prize finalists speaking with agents and casting directors at the showcase
What Agents and Casting Directors Look for in New Performers

Industry professionals explain the things they look out for in up-and-coming actors, from special qualities to new and unique takes on well-known characters. The acting world can be extremely competitive, so understanding exactly what agents and casting directors are looking for in new talent is key to standing out from the crowd and getting yourself […]

agents
auditions
casting directors