Film overlays
Transform your digital footage with authentic 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm film overlays directly in Premiere Pro. Perfect for filmmakers and editors who want that timeless film aesthetic without leaving their editing workflow.
Film overlays plugin
for Premiere Pro
Using After Effects? Check out the After Effects verions of film overlays
Imagine,
what you can create
Creating genuine film looks shouldn't require scanning real footage. Our film overlay plugin brings authentic borders, mattes, and grain right to your timeline. Built for editors who want true film aesthetics without complex workflows. Each overlay captures real film characteristics, just double-click to add instant cinema magic.
Film Overlays Included
for Premiere Pro
Adaptive Resolution
16:9, 9:16, 2.35:1 and more
Plugins Included
After Effects, Premiere Pro
Commercial License
Included
Items Included
with Spotlight FX
Film - 8mm
Film - 16mm
Film - 35mm
Film - 16mm Full
Film - Super 8mm
Film - Strip
Film - 16mm Tiled
Film - Classic Film
Kodak - One Third
Kodak - Thirds Classic
Kodak - Thirds Detailed
Kodak - Horizontal Details
Works with any video
1. Find the visual you like
Browse our growing library of items and pick one that fits your project.
2. Adjust to fit your style
Use our built-in effects panel to change the visuals with ease.
3. See the final result
Preview your changes instantly and export whenever you’re ready.
2250+ Video assets
included
Spotlight is an all-in-one creative toolkit designed to speed up content creation. It includes ready-made assets, tools, and templates that help you produce professional videos and graphics with less effort.
Easy Customization
Customize fonts, colors, and layouts in a few clicks. Our built-in controls allow you to make quick changes to any asset, ensuring your final result matches your style or brand.
Handy Tools for Editors
Simplify editing tasks with quick tools like global renamer, anchor point mover, and more. These small scripts reduce manual steps so you can focus on creating better content in less time.
Responsive Resolutions
All assets adapt to different screen sizes without extra work.
Instant Results
Download assets directly to your timeline. No more manual work.
Always Up To Date
Get new features and updates automatically, with no extra steps.
Multiple Devices
Use Spotlight FX across desktops with a single account.
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2468 items and counting
Access a growing library of premium assets for any project.
Commercial License
All items include commercial rights, letting you use them freely.
Give your videos film soul
Start creating authentic film looks in Premiere Pro today. Join creators who trust Spotlight FX for professional film aesthetics.
As someone who creates weekly content, Spotlight FX has been a lifesaver. The animations look great, and I don’t need extra software, everything works right in Premiere Pro.
James P.
YouTuber
Spotlight FX saves me so much time. I can quickly drop effects into my projects without worrying about tweaking endlessly. It’s become a must-have in my workflow.
Anna N.
Freelance Video Editor
I’m not a professional editor, but Spotlight FX helps me create ads and promo videos for my clients that look clean and professional. It's easy to learn and really reliable.
Sophie K.
Digital Marketer
Great tools,
even better price
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Spotlight FX is a plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects used by thousands of video creators worldwide. Get instant access to assets, tools, and templates that help you produce professional quality videos in no time
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Video Assets
Tools
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Integrations
Other
Billing
($177.48/year)
one-time
You will get all new assets for as long as your subscription is active
You will get all new assets for as long as your subscription is active
Optional: Get additional year of new assets for just $49/year, or keep the items you already have forever
Frequently Asked Questions
Spotlight FX is a plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects that gives you instant access to transitions, text animations, overlays, and workflow tools. Instead of creating effects from scratch or searching online for assets, you double-click an item and it appears in your timeline ready to customize.
All plans include full access to Spotlight FX - library of video assets with more than 2300+ fully customizable transitions, effects, elements, collections and workflow tools, ready to be downloaded directly to your timeline. You’ll also get updates, new content, and plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Subscriptions (monthly/yearly): Access while active. Cancel anytime, keep everything you downloaded.
Lifetime: One-time payment. Own everything forever, plus get new items for 1 year. After that, keep using your library or optionally renew for $49/year to get future updates.
Yes, you can cancel monthly or yearly plans anytime. Your access will continue until the end of the billing period.
You keep all assets downloaded during your subscription forever. However, you'll lose access to downloading new items added after your subscription ends.
The "Lifetime" plan gives you lifetime access to Spotlight FX and all items available at the time of purchase. You'll always receive item updates and plugin improvements. New items added to our library are included for your first year. After that, you can optionally renew access to new items for $49/year while keeping everything you already have.
Yes. You get all existing items plus one year of new assets. After that, you can pay $49/year to unlock any new additions. Plugin updates (like new features or performance improvements) are always included, no matter what.
Spotlight FX was created by Tom Balev and Denis Stefanides. They’ve developed several Adobe products before and focus on building tools based on user feedback.
David G.
Event Videographer
Spotlight FX makes my event highlight reels look polished without extra effort. It’s perfect for tight deadlines when I still want everything to look professional.
Jessica R.
Corporate Video Editor
This is one of those tools you don’t realize you need until you try it. It’s not going to replace everything, but it makes editing smoother, especially for routine projects.
Ryan T.
Filmmaker
I’ve been editing for years, and Spotlight FX fills the gap between quality and speed. The assets are well-organized, and it’s refreshing to find tools that are so practical.
Sophie K.
Digital Marketer
I’m not a professional editor, but Spotlight FX helps me create ads and promo videos for my clients that look clean and professional. It's easy to learn and really reliable.
Anna N.
Freelance Video Editor
Spotlight FX saves me so much time. I can quickly drop effects into my projects without worrying about tweaking endlessly. It’s become a must-have in my workflow.
Lucas M.
Event Videographer
It’s a practical tool for anyone who edits regularly. I like that I can drag and drop effects without overcomplicating things. Some effects are more useful than others, but for fast turnarounds, this is a no-brainer. I use it way more than I expected.
Linda M.
Wedding Videographer
I was nervous about trying new plugins, but Spotlight FX is so easy to use. It helps me add beautiful touches to my videos without needing any special skills.
Olivia R.
Motion Designer
I wasn’t sure if it would fit into my workflow, but I actually really like it. The effects look clean and professional + i don't have to manually download every script from the internet, they are bundled here together.
Emily C.
Motion Graphics Designer
Even as a designer, I appreciate how intuitive Spotlight FX is. It speeds up the process when I need quick assets or effects for client projects. Highly recommend it.
Laura V.
VFX Artist
I usually build effects from scratch, but Spotlight FX has surprised me with how much time it saves. I still have creative control but can finish projects much faster.
Carlos R.
Social Media Creator
I use Spotlight FX for my TikTok and Instagram videos, and the results are amazing. It’s fast, simple, and adds a professional touch that keeps my content looking fresh.
Sarah K.
Content Creator
I like how easy it is to use. I was worried it might feel too generic, but there are enough options to make it work for different projects. Some effects feel more polished than others, but for quick, professional-looking edits, it’s a great tool to have.
James T.
Youtuber
I wasn’t sure if I really needed this, but after using it for a few weeks, I don’t want to go back. The effects look polished, and applying them is way faster than building them from scratch. I wish, sometimes there were even more customization options, but overall, it’s solid.
Mark R.
Video Editor
I use Spotlight FX almost daily now. It’s not a magic button, but it does speed things up a lot. Some effects need small tweaks to fit my style, but that’s expected. It’s great for quick edits when clients need something done fast without too much hassle
Ben S.
VFX Artist
Finally i can move from set to studio and everything is ready to use, without me copy pasting everything on my drive or whatever... highly recommend if you trully want to save some time.
Alex W.
Social Media Creator
The best thing about Spotlight FX is how quickly I can get an edit looking good. I don’t always use the effects straight out of the box, but they give me a strong starting point. I still do manual tweaks, but it’s way faster than doing everything from scratch.
James P.
YouTuber
As someone who creates weekly content, Spotlight FX has been a lifesaver. The animations look great, and I don’t need extra software, everything works right in Premiere Pro.
David P.
Filmmaker
It’s a huge time-saver when working on tight deadlines. Not every effect works for every project, but there’s enough variety to make it worth it. I still tweak some settings to match my style, but it’s nice to start with something instead of a blank timeline.
Technical Specifications
After Effects
Requirements
macOS or Windows,
Adobe After Effects - 2024, 2025
Our free plugin Spotlight FX
How it works
Items are added to your timeline as native After Effects compositions. So you can go inside and change things completely.
Premiere Pro
Requirements
macOS or Windows,
Adobe Premiere Pro - 2024, 2025
Our free plugin Spotlight FX
How it works
Items are placed to your sequence as MOGRTs. So you can adjust them using our Effects Panel or use the built-in controls in Premiere Pro.
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