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A standard logline is one to two sentences, consisting of 25 to 50 words. Make sure it has these elements (not necessarily in this order): Primary character (s) Inciting incident Protagonist’s ...

Casting for InterAct Story Theatre 2025-2026 season. Season includes: "Bobtail BONG BONG: A Monkey’s Tale" (in downtown Silver Spring, MD); "Jewel the Great" ...

No movie set would work without an established hierarchy. Here’s a guide to the crew positions that are necessary to make a movie.

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But how does an actor truly grip their viewers? Standout performers have all mastered a specific set of acting skills. Talent is, obviously, a given, but there are a few other techniques to ...

From NYU to Juilliard, here are 27 top acting colleges in the U.S. These are the best colleges for acting, whether you want to be onstage or onscreen.

To find a dance program that’s the right fit, start by considering whether you’re more interested in getting a B.A. or BFA. Then, take these factors into account: Skill-building: It’s a good ...

While a brilliant script and entertaining visuals will help build a following, understanding TikTok's algorithm is key to making your content take off.

Anchor Bay Films/Walt Disney Studios A movie genre categorizes films according to their core elements. Genres provide filmmakers with structures, patterns, settings, characters, narratives, and ...

Eyestetix Studio/Unsplash TikTok users are welcome to apply for the Creator Fund if: They are a legal resident of the U.S., U.K., Germany, Italy, France, or Spain They are at least 18 years old ...

Archetypes are similar to templates of universally known characters. Here are the 12 most common character archetypes and what you should know about them.