The Spotlight Podcast is for actors and performers navigating the performing arts and entertainment industry. Brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, our monthly podcast shares practical tips and expert advice for building and sustaining a successful performing career. Every episode we invite a guest to the studio to shine a spotlight on topics that affect the everyday work of actors and performers. Join us as we chat to casting directors, industry experts, performers, actors and agents about topics as varied as performer working rights, audition tips, how to make the most of your Spotlight membership through to an insider look at how projects are cast. Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Find out more at https://www.spotlight.com/join-us This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, supporting the careers of performers since 1927. From our beginnings as a printed directory where talent displayed their headshots, Spotlight quickly became a cornerstone of the performing arts industry. Today, our cutting-edge software service takes our directory online and empowers performers to showcase their talents by creating dynamic profiles, making them accessible to a vast network of casting directors and independent project creators. It’s our mission to simplify the discovery of new talent and ensure the continued vibrancy of stages and screens worldwide.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
The headshot is vital for every actor but what kind of photos make for the best first impression? In this mini-edition of the Spotlight Podcast, we discuss what makes for a good photo to include on your acting CV, what to consider when you're selecting, including the importance of professional photos, how to make your Spotlight profile the best it can be, and some of the real no-gos. Our Head of Publishing, Kate Poynton, is on hand to give us her advice.
Find out more great advice on headshots on our website. For more industry info, tips and advice, check out www.spotlight.com/news-and-advice.
Never miss an episode - subscribe to The Spotlight Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.
Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more!
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Join us today!
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Performers often feel they have to wait to tell the stories they are passionate about. But in today's podcast episode, we chat to Matthew Jacobs Morgan and Laura Kirwan-Ashman, both of whom have got stuck in and made their own film work - with great results! Both have undertaken projects themselves, telling stories they are passionate about telling. Here is our discussion about all things filmmaking, including how to get started, where to get funded, finding the right people and mentorship opportunities.
Find out more great advice on making your own work and on film on our website. For more industry info, tips and advice, check out www.spotlight.com/news-and-advice.
Never miss an episode - subscribe to The Spotlight Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.
Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more!
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Join us today!
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
How do young performers go about finding an agent? In this mini-edition of the Spotlight Podcast, we aim to help both parents and young performers, discussing what an agent can help with, how that relationship works, what you should do to start looking and how to approach an agent that takes your fancy. Our experts Ellie Samuels and Mel Brown from Spotlight's membership team are on hand to answer today's questions.
Read more advice for young performers, and check out Ellie and Mel's one to one sessions if you want to ask more questions!
For more industry info, tips and advice, check out www.spotlight.com/news-and-advice.
Never miss an episode - subscribe to The Spotlight Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.
Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more!
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Join us today!
Friday Aug 10, 2018
Friday Aug 10, 2018
Need to film a self-tape on the go? In this episode, you'll find just the essentials you need to ensure you don't miss out on your next acting opportunity Hear from Spotlight's own Audio-Visual Specialist on how to get the best possible self-tape from your very own smartphone. Perfect for the jobbing actor!
Never miss an episode - subscribe to The Spotlight Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.
Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more!
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Join us today!
Friday Aug 03, 2018
Friday Aug 03, 2018
We chat about innovative theatre-making with Dante or Die's Daphna Attias and Terry O'Donovan. Their site-specific production User Not Found for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2018) integrates technology and immersive theatre techniques to tell a new kind of story.
Never miss an episode - subscribe to The Spotlight Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.
Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more!
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Join us today!