Is Social Media Success the New Way to Get an Acting Gig?
Actors, like everyone else, have found their lives and careers changed by social media. Few could have predicted the impact social media would have on the world. Whether it’s to…
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January 28, 2017 | Acting
January 25, 2017 | Acting
Australia Day 2017: Celebrating Current Aussies in Film
There’s something about Australian actors that make us look forward to Australia Day. From Hugh Jackman to Margot Robbie, Hollywood is full of the Australian accent that we love so…
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January 20, 2017 | Acting
Why You Should Watch the 23rd Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards
The SAG Awards are one of the most prestigious awards out there in the film business, particularly when it comes to acting — and more or less, a sure indicator…
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January 12, 2017 | Acting
5 Tips for Creating Character Relationships
Ok, so you’ve done the work: memorized your lines backwards and forwards, filled notebooks with your thoughts and backstory, answered the key questions “who am I and what do I…
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January 5, 2017 | Acting
NYFA Looks Forward to the 2017 Golden Globes
The American film and television community awaits the Golden Globes 2017 with bated breath. This year, the awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, Jan. 8 at The Beverly Hilton in…
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December 27, 2016 | Acting
Inspirational Quotes From Filmmakers and Actors to Get You Jazzed for the New Year
As the year comes to a close, it’s normal to experience a certain amount of sadness, regret, and plain old exhaustion. As a film student, you may have fallen short…
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November 24, 2016 | Acting
American Music Awards: Nominees in Films
The American Music Awards are arguably one of the biggest music awards show of the year — so much so, that they are still buzzing a week later! The success…
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November 11, 2016 | Acting
5 Actors We Bet You Didn’t Know Were Military Veterans
Elvis Presley. Clint Eastwood. Charlton Heston. These may be the first few names that spring to mind when you think of famous actors who served in the military, but it…
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October 8, 2016 | How To's
How to Reach for Acting Roles That Are Right for You
Actors actually have a great deal of agency when it comes to how they set goals, choose auditions, and decide whether or not to commit to projects. If you’re a…
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