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While the history of film acting is relatively short, acting itself
can be traced back to 4000 BC, when it is believed that Egyptian
priests worshiped the dead by remembering them in performance. Although
acting may have begun as an element of religion it slowly evolved
to become entertainment.
Thespis, who introduced dramatic impersonation to Athens in 560
BC and 30 years later won the first dramatic competition, is considered
to be the world's first actor. Good acting in ancient times, when
actors used masks and exaggerated physical gestures to convey emotions,
however, may be considered performance art or mime today. Acting
as we know it, did not begin until the 16th century in Italy when
actors worked together to perform a type of story. But even then
performances were a far cry from what is familiar to the modern
theater and movie going audiences.
Louis Lumiéres changed the craft of acting forever when he
introduced the first motion picture to the public in 1895. Although
the film, La Sortie d'usine, was nothing more than a train moving
on the tracks, the impact of his work on the future of acting was
momentous. Until that time, it was not possible to capture a live
performance for future viewing. A great performance could only be
experienced live and after that was nothing more than a memory.
While theater actors also seek to deliver realistic and moving
performances, the demands of film on absolute authenticity are so
great that most theater actors find it necessary to hone their craft
specifically for the demands of modern filmmaking to deliver good
performances in this medium. The New York Film Academy seeks to
give acting students a thorough foundation in traditional acting
techniques, yet allow them to have a true understanding of the differences
between acting on the stage and performing for the camera on a film
set.
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Here’s why the New York Film Academy is on the cutting-edge
of actor training:
Practical On-Camera Experience
The best way to learn how to act in films is to actually work on
films. That is why we provide our students with as many practical
film set experiences as possible which, in conjunction with the
NYFA Filmmaking program, we can do more than any other acting school
in the world.
Original Work, Professionally Produced
Many of our programs feature the production of original short films
or scenes that are created by and starring our acting students,
then shot and edited together by a semi-professional film crew.
Dynamic Faculty
Our instructors are working veterans of Hollywood and independent
film, Broadway and Off-Broadway who teach because they love to teach.
Filmmaking Resources
Our Acting for Film and Filmmaking programs work hand-in-hand, providing
all of our students resources such as film equipment, live film
shoots, and a network of filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, and
editors that is developed before entering the real world.
No Auditions
Our open admission policy allows anyone to enter our programs regardless
of previous experience. Our teachers specialize in bringing our
diverse and eclectic groups of students to the peak of their abilities
no matter what level they are at when they enter.
Short Intensive Programs
Our intensive programs give actors a full training curriculum without
taking them out of the working world at a potentially productive
moment of their acting careers.
Reel Materials
We provide all of our students with professionally shot and edited
materials that are suitable to put on an actor’s reel, one
of the primary ways that actors get work in the real world.
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Cutting-Edge Actor Training
How do you become a professional film actor?
Well-trained professional actors who have discipline, technique,
and a working knowledge of the entire filmmaking process are rare.
This is why the New York Film Academy’s Acting for Film school
is on the cutting-edge of the actor-training field. Designed equally
for beginning actors as well as those with experience, our Acting
for Film programs provide actors not only with modern on-camera
acting techniques but also a foundation of acting training rooted
in time-honored theatrical traditions. Our instructors are all professional
working actors, writers, directors, and producers—veterans
of Hollywood and independent film, television, and Broadway, Off-Broadway,
and regional theater—and they give each student the personal
focus and rigorous discipline necessary for launching a career in
film and television.
In addition to full immersion in the craft of acting, we also believe
that well-trained actors are made even better by understanding all
of the rigors and nuances of a professional film set. Better than
any other acting school in the world, the New York Film Academy
is equipped to provide all of our acting students with a real-life
professional filmmaking experience. Working in collaboration with
the New York Film Academy’s Filmmaking program, acting students
are frequently working on-camera, whether as a part of their class
work or if they are cast in short student films and then develop
important networks with screenwriters, directors, producers, and
editors. And, unlike any other acting school, we provide all of
our acting students with a basic education in a variety of filmmaking
crafts: directing, producing, screenwriting, and a range of different
crew positions. Students come away from the Acting for Film program
not only with solid acting training but with practical filmmaking
experience under their belt.
Many of our acting students are:
People with little or no acting experience
People who have some theater experience but little or no film experience
An eclectic group of people with diverse backgrounds, from all over
the world
What you can expect:
An intense learning experience
Total immersion in the craft of acting
On-camera training within the first few days
A professional working atmosphere
A complete spectrum of acting classes
Access to veterans of stage and screen
Opportunities to work on actual film scenes and productions
A network of students from all over the world
NYFA Acting for Film Programs and Workshops
In addition to the immensely popular One-Year Acting for Film Program,
the New York Film Academy offers a variety of other training programs
and workshops all throughout the year in a variety of locations
all over the world.
- One-Year Acting for Film Program
Locations: New York City and Universal Studios, Los Angeles
Program starts four times a year, Click here for start dates and
tuition
- Eight-Week Acting for Film Workshop
Locations: New York City and Universal Studios, Los Angeles
Workshops start monthly, Click here for start dates and tuition
- Four-Week Acting for Film Workshop
Locations: New York City and Universal Studios, Los Angeles
Workshops start monthly, Click here for start dates and tuition
- Summer Four-Week High School and Adult Acting for Film Workshop
Locations: New York City and Universal Studios, Los Angeles, Princeton
University, Harvard University, Paris - France, and Disney Studios
in Orlando, Florida.
Workshops start in July and August, Click here for start dates and
tuition
- Summer One-Week High School and Adult Acting for Film Workshop
Locations: New York City and Universal Studios, Los Angeles, Princeton
University, Harvard University, Paris - France, and Disney Studios
in Orlando, Florida.
Workshops start in selected weeks in July and August, Click here
for start dates and tuition
- Twelve-Week Evening Acting for Film Workshop
Locations: New York City and Universal Studios, Los Angeles
Workshops start periodically throughout the year, Click here for
start dates and tuition
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