Tag: finances/legal
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Understanding Trans and Non-Binary Casting
Gendered Intelligence shares their insight into trans performer rights and what language is appropriate to use in breakdowns and the casting room. Trans people and the creative arts are natural allies. As such, Spotlight has been working with Gendered Intelligence to improve their understanding of diverse gender expressions within the arts. It was important for…
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What Parents Need to Know About Working with Their Child’s Agent
The AYPA’s guide to best practice for young performer agents, and what parents and guardians need to be aware of in the industry. It’s extremely important, as the parent or guardian of a young actor, that you do your research when looking for an agent for your child. Unfortunately, some dubious organisations out there claim…
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Spotlight’s Bursary Scheme
How to Apply for a Spotlight Membership Bursary We recognise that one of the biggest barriers to entry into our industry is financial and we want to provide more options to help performers on their journey. We have introduced a flexible monthly Direct Debit subscription, which is available to both new joiners and existing performers.…
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Top Tips for Costing Your Show
Budgeting tips for costing your Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.
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How to get Funding for Edinburgh Fringe
Top tips on how to raise funds to put on a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It’s no secret that putting on a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe can be costly. Expenses you’ll need to plan for can include: Venue costs Registration fees Production costs Accommodation Travel Marketing, PR and press costs Living…
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Financial Mindfulness – Budgeting Tips for Performers
How to organise your finances and budget with ever-changing earnings. Money – or the lack of it – is not the obstacle to your success and goals, but sitting blissfully in the ignorance of your financial health may well be. I can tell you from personal experience that by ignoring your finances and giving sole…
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A Guide to Tax Returns
What actors need to know about tax returns, National Insurance, VAT and allowable expenses. Article updated December 2022. As welcome as the onslaught of conversations about kale and dry January, is the fun of the tax return. Here to break it down and make it less daunting, are Chartered Certified Accountants, Breckman & Company, on…
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A Guide to Working in the EU as a UK National
What you need to know if you’re a UK citizen who is auditioning or working in the EU.
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How to Spot Photoshoot Scams
Pursuing a modelling career? Learn to spot the warning signs of rogue photoshoot scams that promise the world but deliver nothing. There is no ‘quick’ or ‘easy way’ into our industry. Performers succeed by dint of training, hard work and hard-won experience. Companies or individuals claiming to make you famous or get you instant work…
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A Guide to Working in the UK as an EU National
What you need to know if you’re an EU citizen who is auditioning or working in the UK.