Your profile media—headshots, reels, and other visuals—is often the first thing casting directors and other employers see. High-quality media can mean the difference between getting noticed ...

Choosing to become a screenwriter is one of the biggest life decisions you’ll ever make. It takes hard work, discipline, and a willingness to hear a lot of people tell you “No” before ...

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 ...

From secret soap opera twins to theatrical doubles, actors sometimes find themselves taking on multiple roles in a single project. Here, you’ll find information on dual roles, examples from ...

Usually, monologues are frowned upon in movies. If they are included in a script, they often end up on the cutting room floor because screen time is just so precious. But the famous Barbie ...

Are you ready to land your first role? Entry-level acting jobs, such as student films, shorts, and background gigs, are a great place to start. No matter what has stopped you from taking that ...

When Christopher Vogler, a development executive and screenwriter at Disney, was inspired by Joseph Campbell's concept of the story monomyth, he crafted a seven-page memo for Disney's development ...

The yellow brick road may feel long, but the second installment of Jon M. Chu’s gravity-defying “Wicked,” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is closer than you think! “Wicked: For ...

From “Stranger Things” to “House of the Dragon,” major streamers, such as Netflix and Max, are producing must-watch television series and major feature-length films on a regular basis.

The way a story is delivered can make or break it—and that includes the literal voice in your head. A good narrator needs to have knowledge of different story types and perspectives, a good ...

Nearly three decades ago, author J.K. Rowling mesmerized readers with the wizarding world of “Harry Potter.” With seven novels, eight original films, three prequel movies, and a Broadway ...

Here are some of the most iconic and chilling villains, ones who challenge the notions of morality, power, and humanity—and offer a master class to actors hoping to play the baddie. The ...