Acting

how to memorize lines
June 21, 2023 | Acting

How to Memorize Lines: 6 Simple Tips

Acting is a passion that requires a great amount of discipline, and learning how to memorize lines is just one of many skills that every great actor must master. While…

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Celebrating The Viola Davis EGOT
May 11, 2023 | Acting

Celebrating The Viola Davis EGOT

Viola Davis has made history once again by officially earning her EGOT status! When it comes to Film & TV, Viola continuously amazes audiences. From her early appearances on shows…

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Recapping The Best Aubrey Plaza Movies and TV Shows
May 3, 2023 | Alumni

Recapping The Best Aubrey Plaza Movies and TV Shows

Stare too long at NYFA alum Aubrey Plaza, and you can’t help but feel a little disturbed. It’s not that there’s anything outward about her appearance that would do it,…

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Going Beyond the Screen with Trans Actors, Directors, and Filmmakers
March 31, 2023 | Filmmaking

Going Beyond the Screen with Trans Actors, Directors, and Filmmakers

In the 1999 film The Matrix, Neo (played by Keanu Reeves) is given a choice – the red pill or the blue pill. It’s a familiar plotline for cinephiles. The…

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brendan fraser movies and tv
March 22, 2023 | Filmmaking

12 Must-See Brendan Fraser Movies and TV Shows

At the 2023 Oscars, one of the many Brendan Fraser movies was finally recognized for the actor’s exceptional on-screen talent. Fraser was awarded his first Oscar for Best Actor, celebrating…

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The Best Bill Hader Movies & TV Shows (Updated for 2023)
March 8, 2023 | Filmmaking

The Best Bill Hader Movies & TV Shows (Updated for 2023)

If you were in the mood, you could endlessly debate whether the quality of Saturday Night Live in the 21st century was near the daring brilliance of the original Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time-Players…

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Famous Australian Actors: What Aspiring Actors Can Learn From Them
January 29, 2023 | 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 | Filmmaking

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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Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy & Predictions for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
January 29, 2023 | Filmmaking

Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy & Predictions for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

A film that was initially announced back in May 2021, it is almost surreal that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is almost here. A lot has happened in that time, including…

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