The Spotlight Podcast

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

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

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

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

Open Door founder and actor David Mumeni talks about the importance of inclusivity and representation in drama schools, and how the Open Door project aims to help more disadvantaged actors audition and get into training programmes. 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

Actor, director and writer, Andy Nyman, offers his wisdom for actors, and shares some insights from his career. His invaluable book of inspiring tips, The Golden Rules of Acting, is available to buy from all good bookstores. 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,