Tag: podcast
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The Gamification of Cinema: Working in Interactive Film
Interactive film: We find out what it is, what opportunities exist for actors in this exciting new genre and what skills you need if you want to audition In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we’re joined by Harry Chadwick and Grace Chadwick, sibling founders of INTERFLIX Media to talk about the gamification of cinema and their…
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Young Performer Support Hub
Welcome to Spotlight! This page is designed to support you on your Spotlight journey and give you and your child all the guidance you may need along the way. From refining their Spotlight profile to learning how to self-tape – everything you need is here. I’ve included some of my favourite articles and top tips from our expert industry…
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Tips for Using Spotlight When You’re a Self-Represented Performer
How to navigate the world of performing when you don’t have an agent, and how to make the most of Spotlight as a self-represented actor. We’ve recently made some changes to Spotlight to make it easier for performers representing themselves to use the platform and self-submit for jobs. In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we’re joined…
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The 12 Best Podcasts for Actors
12 of our favourite podcasts for actors to get acting tips, industry news or practical performing advice Listening to podcasts has fast become a popular pastime. They’re engaging, informative, and there are plenty to choose from. It’s estimated that there are now around 5 million podcasts worldwide, with 70 million episodes between them. A good way…
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The Spotlight Podcast: A Podcast for Actors and Performers
The Spotlight Podcast, brought to performers and actors from the home of casting, shares industry news, expert advice and personal acting stories from the world of performing arts and entertainment. The Spotlight Podcast is for actors and performers navigating the performing arts and entertainment industry. Brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, our…
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The Spotlight Podcast: Female-led Creative Spaces and Improvisation
We talk to Notflix about improvisation and working as an all-female cast In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Aisling Groves-McKeown and Emma Read, members of the five-star, award-winning, all-female, improvised musical comedy: Notflix the Musical! We talk at length about the craft of good improvisation, honing your songwriting skills, as well as…
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Caring for Your Voice in Winter
Winter voice care tips and advice for vocal recovery after a cold or congestion. We asked spoken voice coach, podcaster and voiceover artist, Nic Redman, for her top tips for caring for your voice during the cold season and what we can be doing to look after our voices this winter. 12-minute listen. Episode Transcript Kristyn Coutts: Hello…
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Progressing Your Voice Career with The VO Social
Whether you’re a seasoned professional voiceover, or an actor looking to add another skill to your repertoire, the VO Social Podcast ladies can help you move your career along. The VO Social Podcast’s Nic Redman and Leah Marks have got more than 30 years of voice experience between them, and this episode of The Spotlight…
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Comedy and Social Media: Jonny Weldon’s Acting Story
In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we chat to actor and comedian Jonny Weldon about auditions, comedy, making your own work and social media. Spotlight member Jonny Weldon is an actor, writer, comedian, and content creator who has performed on stage and screen from a young age. He can be seen in Sneakerhead, Stath Lets Flats,…
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Pre-Self-Taping
This meditation is designed to help you feel more present and connected to what you love doing so you can bring your best self to your self-tape audition. When you’re self-taping at home you may find it harder to switch off as you’re having to wear lots of different hats. It’s important to learn how…