
The New Shoots Awards is an annual award programme from Shooting People that celebrates, supports and spotlights creatives working in film.
The actor winner of the New Shoots Awards will receive mentorship from world-renowned casting director, Des Hamilton, Spotlight membership, self-tape equipment and a cash prize. Eleven other actors will receive other prizes and support.
You do not need to audition to enter. You just need to share your love of performing.
The awards are open to performers based in Britain, NI and the Republic of Ireland only and are supported by Des Hamilton Casting (Jojo Rabbit, This is England, High Life).
ACTOR ENTRY DEADLINE: 30.04.23

Why The New Shoots Awards?
Shooting People is a platform for thousands of creatives across the independent film industry, to connect with each other, find opportunities, share advice and collaborate.
Actors and performers are a crucial part of the Shooting People community and The New Shoots Awards celebrate the vital role of actors across filmmaking, theatre and the performing arts.
We want to say a massive thanks to all who applied to the New Shoots Actors Awards this year. We were bowled over by your brilliant stories about life as performers and fascinating takeaways on the industry. See the amazing x9 shortlisted actors here. Runners-up and an overall winner will be shared later in 2023.
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; 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).
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