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Who's Really Deciding the Future of the Arts? Lord Chris Smith Explains
The UK’s first Culture Secretary, Lord Chris Smith, offers a candid look behind the government’s closed doors. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss how policy decisions directly impact careers and outline the crucial steps artists must take to make their voices heard and shape the future of the arts. For many performers, […]
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in October 2025

The latest films and TV shows currently shooting across the UK and Ireland in October, including Anxious People and a new Netflix series from Black Mirror’s Charlie Brooker. Autumn is finally here, and with it comes the prime season for television and film. Strictly Come Dancing is back on the dancefloor, the bakers are cooking […]

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Meet the Casting Director: Kahleen Crawford on ‘House of Guinness’

Discover how casting director Kahleen Crawford brought the iconic ‘House of Guinness’ to life with her expert eye for authentic talent. House of Guinness, the highly anticipated historical drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is set to premiere on Netflix soon, and we couldn’t be more excited! The series delves into the powerful and […]

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The Spotlight Conference Lineup Revealed

Discover the sessions, honourees and programme of speakers at The Spotlight Conference 2025. The Spotlight Conference, a brand new event bringing together performers, agents and casting professionals, has announced its full programme of speakers and sessions. Taking place on 21 October 2025, the Conference will provide a crucial platform for open and honest conversations about […]

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The Spotlight Conference – Online Events

As excitement builds for The Spotlight Conference on 21 October 2025, we are delighted to introduce a series of free online events designed to run alongside our in-person gathering. We believe that the vital conversations and collaborative spirit of the conference should be accessible to all, which is why we’ve created this digital programme. These […]

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Kahleen Crawford’s Self-Tape, Audition and Showreel Tips

Casting director Kahleen Crawford’s expert advice on self-tapes, auditions and showreels for actors looking to land their next role. Meet Kahleen Crawford (CDG, CSA), a highly respected casting director known for her work on acclaimed films and series like All of Us Strangers, Living, The Buccaneers, The Lost Daughter and I, Daniel Blake. With a […]

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Emmy Award Winners 2025

Success for ‘Adolescence’, ‘The Pitt’, ‘The Studio’ and ‘Severance’ on a night of record-breaking wins at the Emmy Awards. The winners of the 77th Emmy Awards have now been announced at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The annual ceremony, which celebrates the best in primetime television, was a night of monumental achievements, emotional speeches […]

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