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Spotlight
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 […]

casting directors
diversity/inclusivity
film
Getting Work
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 […]

film
first person
making work
The Industry
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 […]

christina care
film
open house
The Industry
How to Master Screen Acting

Screen director and Bow Street co-founder, Shimmy Marcus, talks about the key to giving a successful screen performance as an actor.

film
ireland
television
The Essentials
Acting for Camera: Part One

Domenique Fragale trained at Arts Educational Schools and recently moved to the United States to work in Los Angeles. Here, she shares her tips acting for camera, and preparing your character. Research More often than not before you book the role, you will most likely be put through a screen test – it’s not as difficult as it […]

film
first person
television