Tag: video
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6 Tips for Working with Writers and Directors
Learn how to build a creative and collaborative partnership with writers and directors as a performer. Collaboration lies at the heart of every successful stage or screen production. Whether you’re an actor, singer or writer, learning how to work effectively with writers and directors is an essential skill that can elevate not only your performance,…
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Theatre Recommendations From Theatre Professionals
The winners and nominees of the Off-West End Awards 2025 share the best shows they’ve seen at the theatre this year. Thanks to all the talented performers in the UK and Ireland, there’s never a shortage of brilliant stage productions to see and enjoy. From theatre to musical theatre, on stages in the West End,…
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Meet 2025’s European Shooting Stars
We speak to the winner of the European Shooting Star Award 2025 and the actors honoured at this year’s Berlinale festival. Every year at the Berlinale, the European Film Promotion (EFP) hosts the Shooting Stars event to showcase the talents of 10 exceptional European acting newcomers. Selected from qualifying countries in the EU, each actor…
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My Casting Story: Jeevan Braich in ‘Starlight Express’
It’s full steam ahead with Jeevan Braich as he shares his insights on playing ‘Rusty’ in ‘Starlight Express’ and his win at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025. After over 20 years, Starlight Express is back in London. This revival features new songs, award-winning costumes, and a specially designed auditorium in Wembley. It also has a fresh…
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How Casting Directors and Agents Use Spotlight
From searching for performers to making connections, industry professionals shed some light on how they use Spotlight. If you’re a performer, you’re probably aware of how Spotlight can be used to promote your acting career. Your Spotlight profile is the perfect place to display all the useful information that will make casting directors want to…
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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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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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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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Watch Q&A with Kharmel Cochrane about Casting ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Kharmel Cochrane shines a spotlight on the casting process for Bob Marley: One Love, commercials and how she likes to audition performers. We were delighted to host a private screening of Bob Marley: One Love for Spotlight members followed by a question and answer session with the film’s casting director, Kharmel Cochrane. Kharmel Cochrane is…