Tag: television
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What You Need to Know About Nudity and Intimacy on Set
Advice from intimacy coordinators Ita O’Brien and Marci Liroff for actors considering roles that require nudity or intimate scenes. More than ever before, roles may ask actors to expose themselves and perform intimate scenes so it’s important you’re aware of your rights and set your boundaries. We hosted a seminar with Ita O’Brien and Marci Liroff,…
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ALBERT Launches the Green Rider
The Green Rider aims to help actors, their agents and casting directors encourage positive, environmental changes on set. In an effort to help the TV and Film industry transition towards a carbon neutral future, albert, supported by Spotlight, has launched the Green Rider. Designed to champion climate action through an actor’s contract, the Green Rider helps…
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Performing Arts Charities in the UK
The performing arts industry can be tough and sometimes you may need some support during your career or beyond. We’ve gathered a list of fantastic charities who can offer help should you ever need it. Whether you need help to make ends meet, support your child in education or face challenges through illness, injury, age, or unexpected…
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How to Read A Call Sheet
The essentials you need to know about reading the call sheet for set! Call sheets contain all the vital information you need for a smooth day of production on set. But if this is your first TV or film job, deciphering the call sheet can be a fine art in itself. Here are some basic…
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How Casting Directors Cast in Voice, Stage and Screen
Spotlight’s Industry Forum provided an insight into the casting process and answered those burning questions about street casting, Spotlight searches, and how to help ‘unknown’ actors stand out. You’re finding the piece of the jigsaw to fit into somebody else’s picture. Dave Peacock The panel, formed of casting directors Dave Peacock (voice), Aisha Bywaters (screen) and Ellie Collyer-Bristow (stage),…
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How to Prepare Safely for Intimate Scenes
Ita O’Brien asks, “How do you navigate the intimate and sexual content serving the director’s vision while keeping you safe?” There is a fine line between being open or being vulnerable; the shift can happen in a moment. This work demands vigilance, presence and mindfulness in order to stay on the right side of doing…
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How To Be A Presenter
David McClelland talks about why he loves presenting, the reality of spinning lots of plates at once, and the things you need to make it in the tough presenting world – starting with his expert subject, tech. David McClelland is a writer, presenter, broadcaster and technology expert working across television, radio, print and online. He is the resident technology…
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BBC Launches Opportunity for Disabled Actors
BBC launches nationwide search, training and showcase opportunity for disabled actors The BBC is launching a pioneering new training programme for disabled actors that will shine a light on experienced actors already working in the industry, as well as discover and develop the potential of up and coming talent. The development programme, called ‘Class Act:…
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How to Master Screen Acting
Screen director and Bow Street co-founder, Shimmy Marcus, talks about the key to giving a successful screen performance as an actor.
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How to Survive Pilot Season
It’s a well known fact that Los Angeles is the mecca for television, and the birthplace of the majority of our favourite series, but the actors on those shows all have something in common; most of their careers skyrocketed because of pilot season. Living in Los Angeles as an actor you quickly become accustomed to the…