How To Decide If A BFA Acting Degree Is Right For You
Did you know that the BFA degree has only existed as we know it today since 1971? As the traditional degree choice for students wishing to receive education in the…
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November 13, 2014 | How To's
November 12, 2014 | How To's
How To Cry On Cue
Bad crying can make or break a career. An actor or actress may be at the top of their field, able to deftly handle comedy and drama, pratfalls and raging…
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November 5, 2014 | Acting
Actors Michelle Monaghan And Gbenga Akinnagbe Discuss Their Roles In Fort Bliss
Below is the transcript from the Q&A with actors Michelle Monaghan and Gbenga Akinnagbe following a private screening of their new film Fort Bliss which was screened at NYFA’s Union…
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October 30, 2014 | Acting
Method Acting: Method or Madness?
Some actors swear by it, while others denounce it as a self-indulgent and superfluous part of the craft. But whichever way you slice it, it’s an enduring part of the profession which…
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October 20, 2014 | Acting
Female Robin for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?
Rumors are coming in thick and fast for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, quite possibly one of the most anticipated comic book movies to ever be released. Very few…
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October 9, 2014 | Acting
16 Australian Actors In Hollywood You Should Know About
Let’s face it: Australian actors are a hot commodity in Hollywood. Australian actors are all the buzz from Broadway stage icon Hugh Jackman to headliner talent Nicole Kidman. New York…
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October 7, 2014 | Acting
What Is The Actors’ Equity Association?
For over a century, the Actors’ Equity Association (frequently referred to as simply Equity) has been one of the most prevalent labor unions in the entertainment industry. With an active…
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September 23, 2014 | Acting
The Acting Advice They DON’T Tell You…
When Dustin Hoffman was on set for Marathon Man, one scene in particular called for his character to appear as if he suffered from extreme exhaustion. To simulate this, Hoffman stayed…
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August 25, 2014 | Acting
Tom Machell Discusses the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Life After NYFA
The New York Film Academy had the privilege of attending the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year, conducting Acting for Film and Filmmaking workshops. While there, Roger Del Pozo, NYFA’s Director…
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