Tag: starting out
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Signing with an Agent in the US
How to get an agent in the US and the difference between an agent and a personal manager. Actors are inspired daily by the television, film, and theatre they see. With many of these productions being made in the US, America can be seen to offer a wide range of opportunities for British actors. Actors…
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Getting Started with Showreels and Voice Clips
Performer Success Manager Mel Brown on creating a showreel without professional footage.
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An Actors’ Survival Guide to Side Jobs
Potential side jobs for actors that can help you make a living while acting. When you choose to pursue acting as a career, there are many uncertainties in your path ahead. Financial instability is perhaps the biggest concern for many aspiring actors and it’s common for creatives to have a hand in many different fields…
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Tax Tips for Self-Employed Actors in the UK
Your go-to guide on registering as a self-employed actor and tax-deductible expenses.
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Choosing a Part-Time Acting Class
How to Choose the Best Part-Time Acting Course in the UK. Whether you’d like to get a taste for acting, train to be a professional, or upskill while working as a professional actor, part-time acting courses have much to offer. They can help you secure a place on a competitive BA (Hons) Acting course or…
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How to Start Your Acting Career in London
How to become an actor in London, including where to find auditions, drama schools and the cost of living in the capital. London is the centre of the UK’s entertainment industry, making it a popular base for performers. Often referred to as the ‘theatre capital of the world’, it has around 40 theatres in and…
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What to Put in Your ‘Highlights’ on Spotlight
Learn what casting directors want to see in your Highlights section on Spotlight.
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Everything You Need to Know About Voice Reels
Tips and advice for creating a voice reel, including how to make one, why it’s needed and what you should include in yours. Voice over is becoming more and more of an accessible and exciting platform, with a huge wealth of work available that gives performers another way to build a successful, fulfilling and varied…
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Getting Started in Voice Acting for Animation
Voice actor Dian Perry shares her tips for becoming an animation voice artist and doing voice over for cartoons. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a professional actor with a Spotlight membership. Maybe you’ve already secured your dream job and, if so, that’s terrific! But perhaps there’s another acting genre that you’ve always been…
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How to Update the ‘Details’ Section on Your Spotlight Profile
Top tips for keeping the ‘Details’ section up-to-date on your Spotlight profile.