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Should Actors Do Student Films?

Michelle Lulic — Wed, 25 May 2016 18:37:40 +0000

Breaking into this business is not an easy feat. Between the required training, the headshot expenses, and the necessary flexibility, balancing out everything you need to put yourself in the best light is not easy. And that’s exactly why many actors may hesitate when they see the words “student film” on a casting website. I […]

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6 Ways to Build an Acting CAREER with Penn & Teller and Adam Rifkin

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:26:31 +0000

To hell with 15min of fame! For those hoping to build and maintain an acting career, here are 6 tips to help you achieve this kind of longevity – from the legendary Penn & Teller and acclaimed Director Adam Rifkin. The trio discussed how to succeed in Hollywood during a panel at Slamdance Film Festival […]

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Spotlight on a NY FILM Success Story – Slamdance Award Winner – WELCOME TO PINE HILL

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:25:00 +0000

About to win the hearts of all actors reading this story, NY’s Writer/Director/Editor Keith Miller just won Slamdance’s Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Feature for his latest film – WELCOME TO PINE HILL. WELCOME TO PINE HILL began as a short film after filmmaker Keith Miller and star Shannon Harper found themselves arguing over a […]

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Short Cut to Film Success – Spotlight on short filmmakers at the Sundance Film Festival

Kelly Calabrese — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:54:00 +0000

Go directly to Sundance! Boy, does that statement sound exciting. And, although it is NOT that simple to get into the acclaimed festival – in fact some have called getting in “a minor miracle” – creating a short film is one way to cut through the seemingly ‘A-list required’ feature line-up. To learn more about […]

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What it Means to be at Sundance – Pre-festival expectations and networking agendas

Kelly Calabrese — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:20:00 +0000

Regarded by attendees as “influential,” “amazing exposure” and “a whole lot of fun” – Sundance 2012 is about to kick off in Park City, Utah and NYCastings has the pre-festival scoop for you! Starting with what it means to attend this prestigious festival… it’s personal significance and career boosting potential. Once you read this VIP […]

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How To Make It

Kelly Calabrese — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:02:00 +0000

Filmmaking insight from the creators of Breaking Upwards New York serves up countless opportunities for you to get your work seen, it’s just a matter of having the courage to put yourself out there and the drive and follow through, says actress Zoe Lister-Jones. Zoe and director/actor Daryl Wein just completed the uphill journey of […]

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The Key to Honesty

Kelly Calabrese — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:50:00 +0000

Directors Brad and Todd Barnes help actors break into themselves Acting, when it’s good, seems to be about self revelation, says New York based writer/director Brad Barnes who co-helmed the movie Homewrecker alongside his brother Todd Barnes. Homewrecker marks the first feature for the Barnes brothers, who also co-wrote the script with Sophie Goodhart. The […]

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