EQUITY
The Actors Trade Union, representing British performers and artists and protecting the rights of actors, directors, choreographers, stage management and designers. www.equity.org.uk

THE SPOTLIGHT
The leading casting resource used by most TV, Film, Radio and Theatrical companies in the UK. www.spotlightcd.com

PCR
Production and Casting Report - covers Film, Television and Theatre - what's in preproduction, development and what's casting. www.pcrnewsletter.com/

THE STAGE
Theatre and performing arts news, reviews - the newspaper for the performing arts industry. www.thestage.co.uk

BROADCAST NOW
The website for the UK Television and Radio industry. News, jobs, analysis and opinion. 'Broadcast' is also the weekly newspaper for the UK TV and Radio. www.broadcastnow.co.uk

ARTS COUNCIL
The national development agency for the arts in England, providing funding for a range of arts activities. www.artscouncil.org.uk

ACTORS INC
Actors-Inc is the new web portal that brings actors and casting directors together. www.actors-inc.co.uk

CASTNET
A free service to the film, theatre and Television industry seeking experienced, professional actors. www.castnet.co.uk

NORTHERN FILM NETWORK
The Northern Film Network is an entirely FREE service that offers a means of getting filmmakers across the North West region talking and working together. www.northernfilmnetwork.co.uk

SHOOTING PEOPLE
The UK Filmmakers' Network - an online daily email network for anyone working within independent film in the UK. www.shootingpeople.org

BECTU
BECTU is the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas who are primarily based in the United Kingdom. www.bectu.org.uk

THE WRITERS GUILD
The Writers' Guild of Great Britain is the TUC union for all professional writers working in television, radio, film, theatre, books and multimedia. www.writersguild.org.uk

PACT
Pact is the UK trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, animation and interactive media companies. www.pact.co.uk

PANDA
The Performing Arts Network and Development Agency supports and nurtures emerging performing arts companies and individuals within the North West, creating an environment for business development and growth
www.panda-arts.org.uk

INLAND REVENUE
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). www.hmrc.gov.uk