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The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues ...

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New York City actors searching for work have come to the right place. Every week, we update this feature to include the best casting calls in the city and beyond. Whether you’re based in the five ...

SAG-AFTRA ratified its latest TV/Theatrical Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers in November 2023, following almost four months of striking and intense negotiations.

Method acting is a style of performance that urges actors to embody their characters thoroughly—not just while onstage or on set, but often extending into their everyday lives. The technique, ...

Look closely at the Golden Age of Hollywood, and you’ll see the darker, more complicated layers beneath all that glitz and glamour. The era coincided with the Motion Picture Production Code, also ...

If you’re a filmmaker who’s just starting out, deciding which festival(s) to submit your movie to can be a daunting experience. Smaller festivals and side competitions from the majors can be exciting ...

Schools cutting funding for the arts isn’t a new phenomenon; but lately, the problem has been getting worse. According to a recent report from Gitnux, only 3.2% of the United States education budget ...

You’ve decided to dip your toe into dancing and now you’re revved up and ready to take your first class. Congrats! The first (ahem) step is overcoming trepidation to try something new. But before you ...

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Whether or not you know the name “vertical drama,” you’ve likely encountered one during your morning doom scroll on your phone. These addictive little videos are vertical, meaning they’re shot in an ...