Tag: interview
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My Casting Story: Krupa Pattani in ‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’
Actress Krupa Pattani on auditioning for ‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’, South Asian representation on screen and breaking into voice acting. At the beginning of 2024, ITV released what would become its best new drama series since the Pembrokeshire Murders. The first episode of Mr. Bates vs the Post Office was viewed by 9.2…
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Exploring the Filmmaking Process and Casting of ‘The Substance’
Watch an exclusive panel with filmmaker Coralie Fargeat and casting directors Lana Veenker and Marina Wijn about the artistic collaboration between filmmakers, actors and casting directors. At this year’s Berlinale, in partnership with Filmmakers Europe, we hosted a special private screening of the Oscar-nominated film The Substance, followed by an exclusive panel for Spotlight members. …
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My Casting Story: Matthew Tuck in ‘Cleaner’
Matthew Tuck tells us about his audition for the feature film ‘Cleaner’, working with Daisy Ridley and his hopes for other neurodivergent performers in the industry. It’s never too late to become a performer. Matthew Tuck didn’t grow up wanting to become an actor. He didn’t go to drama school. Yet here he is –…
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Casting Director Stephanie Gorin on being BAFTA nominated for ‘The Apprentice’
The casting director of ‘Fargo’, ‘Reacher’ and ‘IT’ tells us about casting the BAFTA-nominated film ‘The Apprentice’ and how she discovers new talent. Canadian casting director Stephanie Gorin has an extensive number of projects to her name. You’ll find productions like Reacher, IT, Miss Saigon, &Juliet and Saw amongst the 200+ projects she’s cast across…
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Yesi Ramirez on Award Nominations and Casting ‘A Complete Unknown’
The Head of Casting for Searchlight Pictures shares her unique insight on the Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ as well as her casting process. Yesi Ramirez may arguably be best known for casting 2016’s Oscar and BIFA-winning Moonlight, a film that won her an Artios Award and also saw two of its cast members…
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Watch Kate Rhodes James’ Q&A about Casting ‘Gladiator II’
Casting director Kate Rhodes James discusses her process for assembling the stellar cast we see on screen in ‘Gladiator II’ and answers Spotlight members’ questions. On 16 December 2025, Spotlight hosted an exclusive private screening of Gladiator II for Spotlight members, followed by a Q&A with the film’s esteemed casting director, Kate Rhodes James. The…
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What Agents and Casting Directors Look for in New Performers
Industry professionals explain the things they look out for in up-and-coming actors, from special qualities to new and unique takes on well-known characters. The acting world can be extremely competitive, so understanding exactly what agents and casting directors are looking for in new talent is key to standing out from the crowd and getting yourself…
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The Spotlight Podcast: AI and Performer Rights
Solicitor Tony Morris joins us in the Spotlight studio to talk about artificial intelligence and what performers should know about copyright law and contracts when it comes to protecting their identity and work. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing at an incredibly fast pace and is becoming more prevalent in our daily lives. Whilst AI offers…
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5 Top Tips for Getting Auditions
Advice from casting directors and other industry professionals on how to get more acting auditions. Auditions are an unavoidable step on the road to success in the entertainment industry, with the potential to provide you with valuable new connections and launch your career as an actor. However, they can also leave you feeling frustrated and…
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My Casting Story: Laura Dawkes in Disney’s ‘Frozen the Musical’
Performer Laura Dawkes on playing ‘Anna’ in Disney’s ‘Frozen the Musical’, going straight from drama school to the West End, and the process of recording the show for Disney+. Laura Dawkes has had an exceptional start to her career. Within weeks of graduating from Emil Dale Academy, she was cast in the lead role of…