Spotlight

31/10/2024

Eight well-known actors who had their first roles in horror films 👻

How horror films launched the careers of stars like Jennifer Aniston and Johnny Depp, and how similar roles could be pivotal for your career.

29/10/2024

The Spotlight Team’s top Halloween film picks 🎃👻 What your favourite spooky season watches?

28/10/2024

Tips to celebrate International Animation Day! 🙌🏽

Robert Chandler shares his experience of being an animation producer and tips for voiceover for animation.

24/10/2024

The winners and finalists of the ‘Into the Spotlight’ Young Performers competition 2024 have been announced 🙌🏽

The winners and finalists of our latest ‘Into the Spotlight’ Young Performers competition 2024 are finally revealed.

23/10/2024

Marta Svetek tells us how she landed her role in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach’, and more 👀

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ and ‘Battlefield 2042’ voice artist Marta Svetek on the voice over and motion capture process for video games.

17/10/2024

Maggie Livermore takes to the stage in ‘Till the Stars Come Down’ at the National Theatre for run-throughs, opening night and press night 🙌🏽

Young actor Maggie Livermore reveals what happened during run-throughs, opening night and press night for ‘Till the Stars Come Down’.

15/10/2024

US casting director Susan Shopmaker talks about casting ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Iron Claw’, how commercial casting differs from film and how to get cast in US-based productions 🎬

US casting director Susan Shopmaker on casting ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Iron Claw’ and her top tips for working as a performer in the USA.

11/10/2024

We’re delighted to announce our new partnership with – a software company that helps creative people worldwide connect and collaborate! 🤝🏽

🎙️ This partnership means that Spotlight members can now enjoy a discount on essential voiceover software to enhance and progress their careers through Source-Connect.

🎙️ To start using Source-Connect with our exclusive discount, simply write to [email protected] with the code SPOTLIGHT, and they will help you from there.

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10/10/2024

We’re delighted to announce our new partnership with Source Elements where Spotlight members can enjoy an exclusive discount! 🙌🏽

Spotlight members can now enjoy a discount with Source-Connect thanks to our new partnership with Source Elements.

08/10/2024

An overview of what is meant by ‘immersive theatre’ and what you should know about it as an actor before considering this type of work 🎭

What is immersive theatre, what skills do you need to work in it as an actor and is working in immersive theatre for you?

03/10/2024

🌟 Connor Delves talks about founding the Australian Theatre Festival NYC, his recent Edinburgh Fringe role, and tips for international actors looking for work in the UK.

Australian actor Connor Delves on acting abroad in the UK and the USA and his advice for getting work in the UK as an international actor.

01/10/2024

Tips on how to save when your income is high and surviving when work is slow.

Top tips for saving and spending as an to ensure you reach your financial goals and aren't caught out by emergency costs.

26/09/2024

The best piece of acting advice they were ever given 🙌🏽

Memorable acting advice that was given to the Spotlight Prize 2024 winners and finalists – be kind, remember to play and embrace meditation.

24/09/2024

Find out how the latest technological developments are changing the acting industry for the better 💻

How the latest technological developments are changing the acting industry for the better and the advancements to benefit from in the future.

19/09/2024

How to set up a pension as an actor and how much you should aim to save for your retirement 🤝🏽

How pensions work for self-employed actors and what options are available to start planning for your retirement today.

12/09/2024

Top tips to help you prepare for your drama school auditions 🎭

Advice from the Spotlight Prize 2024 winners and finalists to ensure you’re prepared for your audition to get into drama school.

10/09/2024

Find out how copyright applies to the television and film productions you have been a part of in the UK.

How copyright applies to television shows and films you feature in as an actor, and how you should seek permission before using them in a showreel.

06/09/2024

Sophie Holland shares how she finds new talent and her experience casting Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, The Witcher and Wednesday 🙌🏽

The casting director of ‘The Witcher’ and ‘Wednesday’ tells us about casting Tim Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ and her self-taping tips.

05/09/2024

Have you seen Blink Twice yet? Or are you waiting to see Beetlejuice Beetlejuice this Friday? 👀💚

Luckily, if you’re a Spotlight member, you can save on cinema tickets through The Cinema Society! Simply log in to your account and you’ll find the link on your account dashboard 🍿

03/09/2024

Self-taping tips and what parents and young performers should know about the industry.

11 tips from the casting director of ‘4 O’Clock Club’ and ‘Pip and Posy’ for young performers and their parents.

02/09/2024

Supacell​​​​ ​​​intimacy ​​​coordinator Joshua Okpala discusses his training, working on popular shows like Topboy​, ​Spent​, and ​EastEnders​ 🎬

‘Supacell’ intimacy coordinator Joshua Okpala shares his advice for actors working with intimacy coordinators how he became one.

30/08/2024

How you can save money on everyday things 💷

Spotlight Discounts can save you as much as your annual Spotlight membership - save on cinema tickets, car insurance, holidays and more!

30/08/2024

From Downton Abbey 3 to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 🎬

A look at what’s currently filming in the UK and Ireland, including ‘The Thursday Murder Club’, ‘House of Guinness’ and 'Bugonia'.

30/08/2024

With star-studded casts and exciting, creative minds BTS, here’s what’s filming in the UK and Ireland this autumn 🎬

Which film or television show are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

29/08/2024

Looking for a side job? 👀

Top tips to help you become a freelance drama, dance or singing teacher and what you need to know about lesson planning and teaching.