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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:

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

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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Search for a star... the lost showbusiness bible that cou... A roadshow celebrating 100 years of Spotlight won’t be complete unless the first 1927 editions can be found

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

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

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

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:

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

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! 🌟

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

📚 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 with Eight Essential Reads for Actors | Spotlight 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.

🌟 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.

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

🎬 From the ‘Tomb Raider’ reboot to ‘MobLand’ (Season 2), discover the hottest films and TV shows currently in production across the UK and Ireland this March.

What's Filming in the UK and Ireland in March 2026 | Spotlight What’s filming in the UK and Ireland in March 2026, including ‘Highlander’, ‘Tomb Raider’, ‘MobLand’ and more.

Shaheen Baig, Rachel Sheridan and Nina Gold among the winners of the 2026 CDG Casting Awards 🏆

Winners Announced for The CDG Casting Awards 2026 | Spotlight Discover the full list of winners for the 2026 CDG Casting Awards, including Shaheen Baig, Rachel Sheridan and Nina Gold.

✨🎥 Introducing Spotlight Self-Tape — an essential digital tool designed to bridge the gap between a performer’s living room and the casting director’s office.

Built directly into the Spotlight platform, it allows casting directors to send self-tape requests, with performers and agents uploading tapes securely through their Spotlight account. Casting teams can then manage, view and share submissions — all within one professional ecosystem.

Learn more below ⬇️

Spotlight Self-Tape | Spotlight Master the art of the audition with Spotlight Self-Tape. Securely upload, edit, and share professional tapes directly from your profile.