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How the 2026 Less Healthy Food advertising ban impacts bookings, fees and strategy for commercial agents and actors. New year, new rules. As we bin the unloved mini Bounty’s and dust off our running shoes, the Less Healthy Food and Drink (LHF) advertising restrictions – which came into effect on 5 January 2026 – may […]
The casting teams behind ‘Adolescence’, ‘Dept Q’, ‘Hament’ and ‘Sinners’ amongst those nominated for 41st Artios Awards. The Casting Society of America (CSA) has announced the nominees for the 2026 Artios Awards. The Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in casting across film, television, theatre and new media, with the casting teams behind Adolescence, […]
How on-set wellbeing practitioners provide vital, confidential support for cast and crew. There’s no doubt that there is, and has been for some time, a mental health crisis in the arts. Long working hours, job insecurity, endless auditions and rejections are just some of the daily challenges that performing artists and creatives face. As a […]
From ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ and Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ to the latest ‘Game of Thrones’ series ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, we take a look at some of the most anticipated productions coming in 2026. 2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for film and television. While we all wind down […]
As we close the curtain on another remarkable year, it’s time to look back at the milestones that defined 2025 at Spotlight. This year, our focus remained steadfast on empowering our members through every stage of their professional journey – whether that was through practical financial support, expert-led education, or essential wellness resources. From the […]
Tax tips for actors: self-assessment, allowable expenses, and Making Tax Digital explained by an industry expert. In this essential The Spotlight Podcast episode for every working performer, we sit down with Mark Carr, a Chartered Accountant and Director at Streets. Mark has over two decades of experience helping those in the media and entertainment industry […]
