Tag: headshots
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What to Do Between Acting Jobs
Four ways to stay active as an actor between roles. For years, I’ve been struck by how actors grapple with the period between acting jobs. When we’re looking for our next job, we can be plagued by self-doubt, loss of confidence and sometimes all-out depression. More than a few actors start to feel so low that…
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Advice for Young Performers from the Industry
Industry advice for young actors on self-tapes and castings. We hope these are useful when you come to do your next audition or self-tape. It’s important to note that every agent can tend to work slightly differently so remember to always check in with them too! On self-taping: When you go to do a self-tape,…
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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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How to Take an Amateur Headshot
Our guide to taking a suitable headshot when it’s not possible to get to a professional photographer. Casting professionals want a clear representation of what you look like, presented as a well-framed, good-quality headshot. A good quality headshot is fundamental for any actor and a necessity for a Spotlight profile. First impressions really do count,…
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How to Know Your Casting Type
Actor Rhys Jones’ advice on understanding your true casting type.
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Spotlight’s Best Advice: 2019 in Review
Enjoy a recap of Spotlight’s acting industry advice from the past year. With the festive season in full swing and 2020 beckoning us ever closer, we’re taking some much-needed time out to reflect on all the great content we’ve published on Spotlight this year. We aim to bring you the best advice from industry experts…
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Agent Hannah Wilkinson Answers Your Questions
Agent Hannah Wilkinson answers some of our performer questions on the essentials you need to know for a happy relationship with your agent, and a positive career as an actor! Hannah Wilkinson of Emptage Hallett came in to offer one to one support for many of our members at our recent Open House. Hannah was kind enough to answer…
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What Makes for a Good Actor’s Photo?
How to Choose the Best Actor Headshot for Your Spotlight Profile The headshot is vital for every actor but what kind of photos make for the best first impression when it comes to your Spotlight profile? In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss the subject with Kate Poynton, our Head of Publishing who…
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How to Create Your Best Spotlight Profile
Top tips for making your Spotlight profile the very best it can be.
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How to Make a Good First Impression
Make sure you’re succeeding from the very first moments – here are our tips for making the best first impression! It’s back to school season, making it a great opportunity to revamp your acting toolkit. A big part of landing work is to do with the impression you leave on the casting director and other…