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 ARE NOW CLOSED

Enter now SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 14 JUNE 2024
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 14 JUNE 2024

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

1x Winner
  • £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
2x Runners Up
  • £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
9x Shortlisted Actors
  • Additional 1 year of Shooting People membership
  • Spotlighting to Shooting People's filmmaking community