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WHAT IS "THE MOMENT BEFORE" WHEN ACTING FOR FILM?

Aug 29
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acting for film the moment before

THE NEW YORK ACTING SCHOOLFOR FILM AND TV

BY MARK STOLZENBERG


Question: I have heard the expression, “the moment before” when I am acting for film. What is that?


Answer: The moment before is what is going on right before you speak. Creating your moment before gives you a springboard that catapults you into the scene. When the director says, “Action” he or she should be interrupting you in the middle of a situation. Don’t start on "Action". Give yourself a moment before to ignite you into your scene. LEARN MORE HERE




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