Tag: starting out
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How to Become a Freelance Teacher in the Arts
Looking for a side job? Start teaching drama, dance or singing with these helpful tips.
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My Casting Story: Evie Templeton in ‘Return to Silent Hill’
Evie Templeton shares her experience working on horror film ‘Return to Silent Hill’, plus her top tips for dealing with nerves on set and how to stay disciplined with your schoolwork. Young performer Evie Templeton already has a career spanning across theatre, television and film, and was a finalist in the first-ever Spotlight Young Performer…
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How to Set Yourself Up as a Freelancer
When actors need to register as sole traders, how to calculate tax and where additional work can affect it.
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5 Top Tips From 5 Top Actors
The stars of ‘Bad Education’, ‘A Discovery of Witches’, ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ and more share their top acting tips that performers of every level should know. If you could only give only one piece of advice to your fellow actors, what would it be? Would you caution them about being prepared for auditions, or share…
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The Benefits of Regional Theatre
We shine the spotlight on regional theatres across the UK and Ireland and showcase why they’re important to local communities and performers. For many performers, a role in a smash-hit musical or a prestigious play in a West End theatre is the ultimate dream. It’s no secret that London is the heart of the theatre…
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The Rise of Independent Film Festivals in the UK
Independent film festivals in the UK that aspiring filmmakers can enter and how these festivals are thriving, despite financial challenges. Independent film festivals offer a range of opportunities for filmmakers, actors and writers to engage in the arts, develop their craft and gain recognition in what can be a very tough industry to get a…
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Introducing Our Studio Sessions Service
Come create the perfect self-tape at a discounted rate with our in-house service! Our offices in Garrick Street feature six expertly-designed studios that are frequently used for casting your favourite films, TV shows and commercials. We love getting to meet all the casting professionals who come in to use our spaces, and we want our…
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6 Simple Tips to Make Your Self-Tape Sizzle
Six simple ways to avoid the most common self-tape pitfalls to ensure you’re sending off your best work every time. Self-taping has become a permanent fixture of a performer’s life, but it doesn’t have to be a source of stress. Whether you’re submitting for a commercial or a lead in a feature film, the goal…
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What You Need to Know About Acting on a Cruise Ship
Everything you need to be aware of before you set sail as a cruise ship performer, including contract details, how you’ll be taxed and life on board. Cruise performer jobs are a great way to see the world, meet new people and do what you love – all while getting paid. However, it’s a unique…
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The History of the Spotlight Prize
A look at past Spotlight Prize winners and how the Rodney Millington Award evolved.