Spotlight

25/06/2026

We’re delighted to reveal our juries for this year’s Spotlight Prize.

The two panels are made up of world-class performers and casting professionals from across the UK, Ireland and Hollywood, who will gather on Wednesday, 8 July to select this year’s Stage and Screen Prize winners

You can read more about the Spotlight Prize, the finalists and juries here:

The Spotlight Prize 2026 Juries are here! Meet the casting directors and performers deciding the winners of this year’s Stage and Screen Prizes.

17/06/2026

This Friday Spotlight will be hosting an exciting panel at The Raindance Film Festival, exploring the rise of vertical shorts and what this rapidly growing format means for actors, filmmakers, and the entertainment industry. We hope to see you there!

06/05/2026

The 40 drama school graduates performing at this year’s Spotlight Prize showcase have officially been announced! 👏🏽✨

This year marks a significant evolution for the Spotlight Prize. To reflect the diversifying landscape of the industry, the Spotlight Prize 2026 will debut an expanded format featuring 40 finalists split equally across two dedicated programmes: The Screen Prize and The Stage Prize.

You can read more about the Spotlight Prize and the finalists here:

Spotlight announces the 40 finalists for the 2026 Spotlight Prize, featuring a brand new Screen Prize and Stage Prize format.

26/04/2026

The search is on.

As we approach our centenary year, read about the hunt for the first editions of Spotlight in The Observer.

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A roadshow celebrating 100 years of Spotlight won’t be complete unless the first 1927 editions can be found

30/03/2026

🎥 From ‘Wednesday’ (Season 3) to Guy Ritchie’s latest film, take a look at the productions filming across the UK and Ireland this April.

What’s filming in the UK and Ireland in April 2026, including the new season of ‘Wednesday’, ‘Luther’ and Guy Ritchie’s latest project.

24/03/2026

🎬 Top casting directors discuss how they’ve seen the casting process evolve over the years, from in-person auditions to self-tapes.

How has casting evolved? Casting directors like Andy Pryor and Kelly Valentine Hendry discuss self-tapes, digital shifts and the power of human connection.

16/03/2026

The winners of the 2026 Oscars are in and 'One Battle After Another' officially swept the night with 6 wins! 🏆

It was a massive evening for 'Sinners' and 'Frankenstein' too, plus Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley. We also saw history made as Cassandra Kulukundis took home the first-ever Casting award.

✨ Check out the full list of winners here:

The 2026 Oscars results are in! ‘One Battle After Another’ wins big while Cassandra Kulukundis makes history in the new Casting category.

08/03/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re showcasing some of the fantastic women working behind the scenes at Spotlight to champion performers and casting professionals! 🌟

Meet the women powering Spotlight. From policy to product, discover the expert advice and insider industry secrets from the team helping performers get discovered.

05/03/2026

📚 Happy World Book Day!

We’ve teamed up with renowned performing arts publishers Nick Hern Books to share a curated reading list for performers. These 8 must-read titles are packed with inspiration for every stage of your acting journey 🎭✨

Celebrate World Book Day 2026 with our curated guide to five essential books and the latest award-winning plays for actors, in collaboration with Nick Hern Books.

02/03/2026

🌟 Casting Director Cassandra Kulukundis shares insights from her long search for the cast of One Battle After Another — and what truly stands out in the audition room.

Casting director Cassandra Kulukundis on casting ‘One Battle After Another’ and audition and self-tape advice.