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The Role of the Intimacy Coordinator
January 29, 2023 | Acting

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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Mastering the 7 Stages of Film Production
June 21, 2019 | How To's

Mastering the 7 Stages of Film Production

A film is a living, breathing thing, and like all living things, from plants to humans, they start from something small before growing into its final form. If you’re struggling…

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5 Ways to Write a Convincing Crowdfunding Pitch for Your Film
July 6, 2018 | How To's

5 Ways to Write a Convincing Crowdfunding Pitch for Your Film

By NYFA Guest Contributor Grace Carter Crowdfunding is a competitive arena; there are a lot of people out there trying to get their film funded by online backers. To stand…

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How to Network in the Film Production World
May 25, 2018 | How To's

How to Network in the Film Production World

In reference to leaving his day job and surrounding himself with other filmmakers to perfect his craft, the great Tarantino once said, “if you run the hundred-yard dash with people…

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8 Tips for Getting 1K Instagram Followers in One Month
March 30, 2018 | How To's

8 Tips for Getting 1K Instagram Followers in One Month

From ambitious models and actors to small businesses across the globe, everyone is discovering Instagram’s tremendous usefulness in today’s competitive world. The popular social media platform boasts millions of active…

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Film Producing: How to Cast the Right Actors in Your Film
November 9, 2017 | How To's

Film Producing: How to Cast the Right Actors in Your Film

Being a producer can have its ups and downs–after all, producers play a part in every creative, technical, and financial aspect of a film or television show. Often they help…

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How to Craft the Perfect Movie Pitch
August 25, 2017 | How To's

How to Craft the Perfect Movie Pitch

A moving, persuasive pitch can be the difference between seeing your story idea come to life on the big screen or leaving it in your mind to be forgotten. There…

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How to Produce a Super Soundtrack for Your Low-Budget Film
June 2, 2017 | How To's

How to Produce a Super Soundtrack for Your Low-Budget Film

The soundtrack sets the tone of your film, and connects with your viewers on an emotional, if often unconscious, level. But if getting the rights to use a hit song…

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How To Option The Film Rights For A Book
October 5, 2015 | How To's

How To Option The Film Rights For A Book

Spotted a great book which hasn’t been made into a film yet, but really needs to be? Are you the filmmaker or producer for the job who can adapt it…

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