film

Five performers tell us about the roles and people who made their careers.  Every role an actor plays gives them the opportunity to showcase their skills and make their mark on the industry, but some roles are so well-received, so pivotal, that they can catapult your career to new heights and audiences. At the CDG […]

Evie Templeton shares her experience working on horror film ‘Return to Silent Hill’, plus her top tips for dealing with nerves on set and how to stay disciplined with your schoolwork. Young performer Evie Templeton already has a career spanning across theatre, television and film, and was a finalist in the first-ever Spotlight Young Performer […]

Independent film festivals in the UK for aspiring filmmakers to enter.

A guide for aspiring performers about how to get into the acting industry in Ireland, the acting courses available and where to look for acting jobs. Ireland is renowned for its music and literature and is home to many gifted storytellers – it’s no surprise a long line of talented actors hail from here. Liam […]

The producer of ‘The Amazing Maurice’ provides an insight into making animated films and what he looks for during voiceover auditions. Of all the ways to tell a story, perhaps none allows you more freedom and creativity than animation. Unlike live-action productions, your characters can be larger than life, you’re not restrained to real-world locations […]

We take a look at 10 film and TV productions filming across London and the rest of the UK this spring. Film and television have been keeping us thoroughly entertained this year, with thrilling new releases like Netflix’s Baby Reindeer getting the nation talking and big-screen blockbusters like Dune: Part Two getting bums on seats. […]

Noah Matthews Matofsky on playing ‘Slightly’ in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ with mum and agent support.

How Spotlight members can use Spotlight Discounts to save money on everyday things. Life is expensive, right? That’s why, as a Spotlight member, I always try to use Spotlight Discounts as regularly as possible to save myself money on lifestyle necessities and luxurious treats. If I need to book insurance, go out somewhere fun for […]

Tips from casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann on self-taping and their experience casting young performers in the ‘Matilda the Musical’ film. In the fantastical world of film, it’s the casting director’s job to find the right actors to bring stories to life on the big screen. This task is especially important when the […]

Actors from ‘Wonka’, ‘Happy Valley’ and ‘Harlots’ tell us about their favourite roles from their acting careers. As actors, there are many factors that contribute to your overall professional experience when working on a production. While landing a role and having your talent acknowledged will always be considered a success, it’s the external elements that […]