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How to Start Your Career as an Actor: Tips from Simon Baker
April 16, 2024 | Industry Experts

How to Start Your Career as an Actor: Tips from Simon Baker

Acting is a highly sought-after career for aspiring performers. From starring in films to television shows to web series, a lot of people want to become actors but aren’t sure…

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Famous Australian Actors: What Aspiring Actors Can Learn From Them
January 6, 2024 | How To's

Famous Australian Actors: What Aspiring Actors Can Learn From Them

Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Geoffrey Rush, and Russell Crowe are just a few names that come to mind when it comes to famous Australian actors. With no shortage…

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The Role of the Intimacy Coordinator
January 29, 2023 | How To's

The Role of the Intimacy Coordinator

Acting is a challenging profession. Amidst competing for roles, long rehearsal hours, and intensive dance routines, you might be surprised by what you see in the script once you finally…

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A Femme Fatale is What Type Of Character? Examples From Film and Television
May 27, 2021 | How To's

A Femme Fatale is What Type Of Character? Examples From Film and Television

Cruella de Vil, a character most widely known from the One Hundred and One Dalmatians animated film,  explores the origin story of the villain, with Emma Stone portraying Cruella. That…

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Acting Scams: How to Identify and Avoid Them
April 19, 2019 | How To's

Acting Scams: How to Identify and Avoid Them

With lots of actors and performers looking for a job, the film industry can be a treasure trove for many scam artists which are incredibly adept at taking advantage of…

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How To Transition from Screen Acting to Stage Acting
September 28, 2018 | How To's

How To Transition from Screen Acting to Stage Acting

To the untrained eye, acting is acting, regardless of where it takes place or who is present; which is to say that one might assume an incredibly successful and talented…

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How To Find Your Acting Mentor
May 18, 2018 | How To's

How To Find Your Acting Mentor

Current “it man” of acting, Michael B. Jordan, said of his mentors, Forest Whitaker, Ben Affleck, and Oprah, “As an actor, a solo mission doesn’t really happen that often ……

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3 Ways Acting For Film Is Different From Stage Acting and How to Adjust
November 9, 2017 | How To's

3 Ways Acting For Film Is Different From Stage Acting and How to Adjust

Are you finding it difficult to make the transition from theatre to film and TV? If so, it may be that your training for the stage is getting you into…

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Acting Without Talking: How to Make a Big Impact — Without Lines!
November 9, 2017 | How To's

Acting Without Talking: How to Make a Big Impact — Without Lines!

The New York Film Academy knows that acting isn’t just about conveying emotion through spoken words. It’s also about posture, facial expressions, movement, and body language. Mastering techniques like the…

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