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Casting director Andy Pryor on inclusivity During April Open House week, we spoke to Andy Pryor, casting director of Doctor Who, Call the Midwife, The A Word and more, on how he casts Deaf and disabled actors, and what the industry can do to be more inclusive. Watch the full interview below! 

Casting director Jerry Knight-Smith shares his top tips for auditioning. As part of Spotlight’s range of Q&A sessions for graduates, we held a session in Manchester at The Royal Exchange with casting director Jerry Knight-Smith. Here’s his thoughts on showreels, whether he casts unrepresented performers, and how to audition well. 

Casting director at The Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Kelly Phelan, talked to us at our Ireland graduate Q&A, to offer her tips to aspiring actors.

Our tips on how you can self-tape from home So you’ve received that email from your agent asking you to put yourself on tape for a casting, and they need the audition WeTransferred across by tomorrow. With our ‘how to’ video, this process need never feel rushed or stressful again! If you’re able to start […]

Casting director Debbie McWilliams of Casino Royale, Skyfall, GoldenEye, and more on how to audition well, the best self-tapes, and what she wants from your showreel.

Aidan Turner, star of Poldark and The Hobbit talked to Spotlight at the Subtitle Film Festival in Kilkenny about how to get started in the industry, his best audition, advice for actors, and more. Header photo credit: BBC Store ©

Casting director Victor Jenkins on how actors can stand out from the crowd. Watch more interviews with casting directors on our YouTube channel.

Master professional self-taping with our essential guide to your home setup and submission tips.

Top Tips for Landing Representation with an Irish Talent Agent. Jonathan Shankey has been an agent at the Lisa Richards agency in Dublin since 2001. It was founded over 25 years ago and covers literary, voiceover, and comedy, as well as acting talent. Their clients include Cillian Murphy, Aidan Turner and Sarah Greene, to name a few. During our Open House […]