Tag: film
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Success from Stage to Screen
Performer Tahlia Norrish shares her career journey from stage to screen to inspire young performers who want to make the transition. The purpose of acting is to effectively communicate a story through character, but stage and screen are distinctly different means of doing so. One of the greatest delights of being an actor is the…
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Working with British Sign Language Consultants
Demystifying the role of a British Sign Language Consultant and how they support the creative process of performances that involve deaf characters or sign language. Having a BSL consultant on your production will truly make a positive change to the attitudes towards deaf people by including BSL and deaf characters authentically Since the launch of…
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What You Need to Know About Nudity and Intimacy on Set
Advice from intimacy coordinators Ita O’Brien and Marci Liroff for actors considering roles that require nudity or intimate scenes. More than ever before, roles may ask actors to expose themselves and perform intimate scenes so it’s important you’re aware of your rights and set your boundaries. We hosted a seminar with Ita O’Brien and Marci Liroff,…
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ALBERT Launches the Green Rider
How ALBERT’s Green Rider Drives Sustainable TV & Film Production. In an effort to help the TV and Film industry transition towards a carbon-neutral future, albert, supported by Spotlight, has launched the Green Rider. Designed to champion climate action through an actor’s contract, the Green Rider helps actors, their agents and casting directors to ensure…
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How to Handle Stress on a Film Set
A film set can be a stressful place to work. Writer and performer Kit Pascoe offers practical tips and advice to help ease the pressure. You are not alone if you’re stressed or suffering An actor’s life is so uncertain it makes Brexit seem predictable. We spend so much time training, auditioning and crossing our…
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Parting with a Part: How to De-Role and Protect Your Mental Health
Tips for taking care of your mental health when playing intense parts and winding down after the role.
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How to Read A Call Sheet
The essentials you need to know about reading the call sheet for set! Call sheets contain all the vital information you need for a smooth day of production on set. But if this is your first TV or film job, deciphering the call sheet can be a fine art in itself. Here are some basic…
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BFI Flare: The Complexities of LGBTQ+ Casting
Spotlight recently partnered on Casting Case Studies, an event in BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival’s Industry Programme that explored individual experiences of LGBTQ+ casting, the challenges faced by transgender performers, and the ethics of street casting to reflect real-life experiences. The panel on 29th March, hosted by Spotlight’s Emma Dyson, was formed by casting…
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How to Create Your Own Screen Work
Step-by-Step Guide to Filming Your Own Showreel Content: Jacobs Morgan gives us the low-down on creating your own filmed work If you have a good idea and an iPhone/camera, then the world’s your oyster… Matthew Jacobs Morgan Now is a very exciting time. We have the ability to be autonomous; to make our own content…
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Star Wars’ Derek Arnold and Tom Wilton on Puppeteering and Effects
Derek Arnold and Tom Wilton aren’t necessarily faces you might recognise, but they’re behind many of the creatures you see brought to life in the latest Star Wars films. Tom and Derek talked to Spotlight about their unique contribution to a production as puppeteers on stage and screen. I’ve always tried to be very pragmatic…