Tag: video
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The History of the Spotlight Prize
A look back at past Spotlight Prize winners and nominees, and how the Rodney Millington Award evolved into the celebration of talent we continue to host today. Not many companies can boast about having the history and reputation for quality that Spotlight has, and normally we’re modest to a fault about our prestigious past. But…
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2 Minutes with George MacKay
How ‘1917’ and ‘I Came By’ actor George MacKay started acting, and his top tips for fellow performers. George MacKay secured his first role at the age of 10 in P.J. Hogan’s feature film Peter Pan, playing ‘Curly’ the Lost Boy after he was spotted by an acting scout at his school. Since then, he…
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How Fabien Frankel Fired Up for ‘House of the Dragon’
Ahead of season 2, actor Fabien Frankel looks back on how he got the role of ‘Ser Criston Cole’ in ‘House of the Dragon’. Like its predecessor, HBO’s House of the Dragon has been a wildly popular series. Bringing back the political and familial scheming, epic battles, and fire-breathing dragons that made Game of Thrones…
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5 Ways to Learn Your Lines
Five methods actors use to learn lines and tips for learning lines quickly. It’s always essential for actors to know their lines – whether it’s for an upcoming role or preparation for an audition. The sooner you have your lines memorised, the sooner you can focus on physical movement, your delivery, and character creation. Every…
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What Aspirations Drive an Actor?
A look at the acting goals and aspirations of our Spotlight Prize 2023 winners and finalists. The aspirations of actors can be as varied as their talents. Some performers dream of stardom and their name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, others want to be the representation they didn’t see on screens as children, or…
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Inspiration for Becoming an Actor
Previous Spotlight Prize nominees share their motivation for becoming an actor and what first inspired them. Being an actor is one of the most challenging professions to pursue. You have to deal with countless rejections, never knowing when you’ll get your next role and usually work a side job to keep your finances healthy. However,…
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How Do Casting Directors Find Performers?
How the casting directors of ‘Starlight Express’ and ‘Sister Boniface Mysteries’ use Spotlight to find performers and their other methods. As a performer, you only see one side of the casting process. You or your agent submits you for a role and if you’re right for the part, you’ll send a self-tape or attend an…
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Top Tips for Approaching Your Voice Reel
Advice from ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ voice over artist Tracy Ifeachor on how to make your voice reel stand out and why vocal training is necessary. In the world of voice acting, voice reels are your way of catching the attention of casting professionals. Your voice reel is your chance to showcase your range of…
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Finding Acting Work in the UK as an International Actor
Advice from casting director James Pearson on how international performers can apply for acting work in the UK. For any foreign actor looking to pursue a career in the UK, there are many factors to consider. The UK – especially London – is a hub for the performing arts, with stage and film productions constantly…
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Casting Young Performers in ‘Matilda the Musical’
Tips from casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann on self-taping and their experience casting young performers in the ‘Matilda the Musical’ film. In the fantastical world of film, it’s the casting director’s job to find the right actors to bring stories to life on the big screen. This task is especially important when the…