Orange wig. Big grin. Makeup that would make a clown do a spit take. In Zach Cregger’s “Weapons,” Amy Madigan became an instant horror icon as scheming, supernatural Aunt Gladys. With the snap of a ...

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Join the cast of “Two Come Calling,” a short narrative student film rooted in Caribbean folklore and following a young Caribbean woman in Toronto whose connection to her heritage is disrupted when two ...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially approved achievement in casting as a competitive Oscar category, marking the first addition to the awards lineup since best animated ...

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When you hear the term “radio play,” you may think of an old-timey medium that peaked around the time of the antenna TV. But radio plays are as dominant as ever, primarily in the form of podcasts, ...

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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 ...

Mask work is a centuries-old theater practice that transcends nations and eras. From the exaggerated visages of commedia dell’arte to the spiritually significant faces of Japanese Noh, the art of ...