Acting

Hollywood’s Funny Women
January 28, 2017 | Acting

Hollywood’s Funny Women

Mae West In the beginning, there was Mae West — sassy, sexy, and smart. West’s early career in Vaudeville helped her develop a larger-than-life persona that came across on screen…

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Australia Day 2017: Celebrating Current Aussies in Film
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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Why You Should Watch the 23rd Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards
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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5 Tips for Creating Character Relationships
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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NYFA Looks Forward to the 2017 Golden Globes
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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Inspirational Quotes From Filmmakers and Actors to Get You Jazzed for the New Year
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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American Music Awards: Nominees in Films
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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5 Actors We Bet You Didn’t Know Were Military Veterans
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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The Value of an Acting Degree: Preparing for the Modern World
October 8, 2016 | Acting

The Value of an Acting Degree: Preparing for the Modern World

Though the art of acting dates to the Ancient Greeks, Acting for Film is a far newer discipline and few schools provide specialized training that prioritizes acting for the camera. Renowned…

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