New Shoots:
Actors Awards
Running for over 5 years, the New Shoots: Actors Awards is our annual awards programme open to any UK-based actor. The awards celebrates, supports, and spotlights 12 actors with mentorship from world-renowned casting director Des Hamilton (JoJo Rabbit, Only God Forgives, Stars at Noon), and prizes including Spotlight membership, self-tape equipment, and grants.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN LATE SPRING 2024
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Why the New Shoots: Actors Awards?
As an independent filmmakers' network, we recognise the vital role actors play in bringing stories to life. However, actors often find themselves lacking support and we aim to change that.
Alongside the New Shoots Actors Awards, Shooting People offers a range of resources to support actors, including daily castings for independent films and open casting calls for major feature films and TV shows. Additionally, we provide curated news about agents seeking actors to represent, performance showcase opportunities,competitions and grants; live masterclass events - past actor speakers include Alex Lawther (End of the F***ing World), Will Sharpe (White Lotus), Erin Doherty (The Crown), Alice Lowe (Prevenge, Sightseers) and the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Desiree Akhavan (The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Appropriate Behaviour).
Submissions:
Submitting is quick and easy. Just answer three questions that demonstrate your passion for performing. You do not need to audition and the awards are open to performers based in Britain, NI and the Republic of Ireland. You can read the full FAQ here.
Submissions are scheduled to open late spring 2024.
Award Prizes
- £300 cash prize
- Mentorship from Des Hamilton
- 1 year of Spotlight membership
- Shure SRH440A headphones
- 1 license for Final Draft 12
- 1 year of MUBI subscription
- Additional 1 year of Shooting People membership
- Spotlighting to Shooting People's filmmaking community
- £100 cash prize
- Mentorship from Des Hamilton.
- 1 year of Spotlight membership
- Additional 1 year of Shooting People membership
- Spotlighting to Shooting People's filmmaking community
- Additional 1 year of Shooting People membership
- Spotlighting to Shooting People's filmmaking community
Tiggy Bayley
New Shoots: Actors Award WinnerI love SP and its community. I’ve been a member since I made my first ever short film back in 2018. Over the years, it’s helped me find cast and crew and most importantly, other like-minded creatives who are all passionate about filmmaking and telling beautiful stories... It’s been amazing to be a part of this community and grow as an actor. I can see how my work has improved over the years. Thank you so much for New Shoots - I have been applying every year since I joined 5 years ago so thank you so much for selecting me!
Jason Hall
New Shoots: Actors Award Runner-UpIt was amazing meeting with Des Hamilton Casting. It's the hard working ethics, discipline and committing to the role that makes all the difference for an actor.
Martin Johnston
New Shoots: Actors Award WinnerAs we emerge from a particularly challenging time for all creatives in our industry, the prize package and the career funding is one that ensures my work as an actor is further enhanced and supported. It will allow me to refresh and renew the promotional media so essential to raising our profile within the industry.
Shooting People is a vibrant community and a valuable resource that engages and supports those committed to and interested in the art of cinematic storytelling.
