Al Pacino

What makes A Captivating Male Lead In A Feature Film

Creating a captivating male lead in a feature film is an art that combines character development, actor performance, and narrative engagement. As an expert in cinematic storytelling, here are key elements to consider when crafting a great male lead: 1. ...
9-Tips-on-How-to-Break-into-Dramatic-Roles

Breaking into dramatic roles as an actor can be a challenging, yet rewarding experience. These types of roles demand a high level of emotional depth, vulnerability and intensity, not to mention that the competition for these roles can be fierce. ...
Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein

This article delves deeper into body language, particularly, the negative kind. It’s a follow-up to our previous article Too Much Body Language can Destroy Your Performance. Be sure to check it out if you missed it because there are some great ...
The-Impact-of-Film-and-Television-on-Society

Now more than ever, society is being exposed to the influence of film and television – both in our personal lives and in the public discourse. While film and television can be an excellent source of entertainment, its impact on ...
Evolution of a Character

In a work of fiction, a character undergoes an evolution as the story progresses. This is often due to the character’s interactions with other characters, as well as the challenges they face. The result is a changed person, who is ...
Photo Courtesy of Terry Berland

Actors, today you’ll read how to get on a Casting Director’s radar. Four prominent Casting Directors; four different perspectives on casting. We interviewed four CDs who work with different types of people and companies looking to book and protect clients. ...
Director Michael Feifer Films

Whether it’s AD-ing for Al Pacino, directing Val Kilmer, or working on low-budget Lifetime Channel movies, Michael Feifer always brings his A-game on set. If there’s one thing you learn working with actors and other creatives in the film industry ...
Talent Agents

When coming to LA to be an actor, the first thing you need to do is get an agent. The trouble most new talent run into is that most agents want experience, and getting experience without an agent very difficult. ...
strokesofguiness

Can you imagine a work of art with no creator? Of course not! Colors do not randomly leap on to canvas paper – just as actors do not randomly show up on film sets. Yet when it comes to the ...