Acting Tips: 12 Camera Shots Every Actor Should Know
When asked about the biggest piece of advice he could give to aspiring actors, Edward Norton once famously said, “The more you do your homework, the more you’re free to…
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March 5, 2015 | Acting
February 4, 2015 | Acting
10 Essential Twitter Accounts for Actors
Making a movie or television show requires many different people with many different talents, but actors are the ones in the spotlight. If you want to study acting, break into…
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January 30, 2015 | Acting
Creating A Successful Self-Produced Show; Interview With NYFA Graduate Corey Scott Rutledge
NYFA: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, your background, and what first got you interested in acting (and graphic design)? Corey Scott Rutledge: I grew up in Southeast…
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January 21, 2015 | Acting
MA vs. MFA Acting: Which is Best?
It’s a question many prospective acting students consider at some point in the college decision making process – when it comes to MA vs. MFA acting, which is best? On…
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January 9, 2015 | Acting
Robert De Niro’s Top Five Acting Roles
Robert De Niro, considered one of Hollywood’s greatest performers—living or dead—is something of an acting paradox. While some of the best actors completely disappear into their roles to the point…
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December 18, 2014 | Acting
BA vs BFA Acting: Which is Best?
Given that there’s only a single letter between them, it’s not surprising that many people have trouble discerning the difference between a BA vs a BFA Acting degree. To add…
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December 11, 2014 | Acting
Top 5 Most Nightmarish Directors in Film History
From extremely dangerous stunts or shooting in warzones and/or environmentally hostile locations, there are more than a few things that can threaten a film crew’s physical wellbeing and sanity. Worst…
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December 9, 2014 | Acting
“All Child Actors Go Nuts” – Dispelling the Myths of Child Acting
Given that we run one of the country’s best acting camps for kids, we’re naturally keen to promote child acting in a positive way and educate the public on the…
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November 20, 2014 | Acting
The Life and Films of Mike Nichols
Oscar-winning—no, scratch that, EGOT-winning Mike Nichols died this week at the age of 83. A great loss for the world of stage and screen, Mike Nichols will undoubtedly go down…
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