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The Backstage 2013 College Guide

Find the best college program for you with Backstage's 2013 College Guide!

Four Colleges Add Training Programs to Their Curriculum

The Boston Conservatory, Juilliard, Messiah College, and the University of Texas at Austin have all created new performing arts programs, offering aspiring actors even more chances to hone their skills before making the leap to professional careers.

How to Find the Perfect College Acting Program

Kevin Kittle narrows your circle of concentration in the search for the training program that will best fit you.

The Backstage Digital All-Stars

These actors, creators, moneymakers, and misfits building the future of entertainment.

How to Survive and Thrive at South by Southwest

Anna Margaret Hollyman, the star of this year’s “White Reindeer” has previously been seen at SXSW in “Small Beautifully Moving Parts” and “Gayby.”

5 Must-Attend Events For the Entrepreneurial Actor at SXSW

SXSW isn’t just about film screenings and live music. Here are five opportunities in Austin that enterprising actors won’t want to miss March 8–17. (And after checking out all the fest has to offer, you’ll have plenty to talk about as you mingle and network with ...

How Joshua Leonard Fell In Love With Moviemaking

His interest in the early ’90s indie film movement led him to enroll in a two-month course at the New York Film Academy.

Zach Braff On Film School at Northwestern

Zach Braff discusses the ways in which attending film school and learning how to work on the other side of the camera led to a more fulfilling and successful career.

Film School Instructors Offer Advice for Performers Turned DIY Creators

As technological and cost barriers between actors and audiences break down, one of the best ways to stay competitive is to create your own best role.

Growth In Performance Capture Helping Gaming Actors Weather Slump

Developments in motion-capture technology, as well as new gaming consoles expected from Sony and Microsoft within the year, indicate continued growth.