If you're studying for a career in film, television, or even theatre, there's one city you shouldn't miss visiting on a study tour: New York! Sure, the United States may have Hollywood as its film and television capital, but if you are interested in an in-depth view of the entertainment industries, New York definitely plays a great part.
New York, after all, has been the stage of many blockbuster and art films, as well as countless television shows. What's more, it is also the site of several great institutions that serve as the training ground for actors, actresses and other filmmakers. Besides, you know what they say - if you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere!
So You Want To Make Movies
If film is your main interest, particularly making them, many a New York film and television study tour will definitely include visits to the New York Film Academy. Considered one of the best hands-on schools for filmmakers, particularly for actors and directors, this film institute comes highly recommended by the likes of Steven Spielberg, Jamie Foxx, Jodie Foster, Al Pacino, Robert Downey Jr., Peter Bogdanovich, Tim Robbins and the like. This is because of their teaching philosophy- learning by doing. If you're lucky, you may possibly catch short term film and acting workshops as well when you're there.
The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is another must-visit site on a film, TV and theatre study tour. The Lincoln Center, a complex of buildings in a 16.3-hectare area of Lincoln Square, is home to 29 indoor and outdoor performance halls and theatres as well as Juilliard, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and more. This is a wonderful place to get a feel for the future for those who are considering a future in film, television and theatre.
You've Seen Them On Screen, Now See Them In Real Life!
Of course, of the many highlights of any New York study tour, perhaps the most fun is the tour of New York television and movie sites. Many of the locations of famous scenes from your favourite films and television shows can be found here on this enjoyable outing.
Your New York study tour can take you to Fifth Avenue, home of so many iconic buildings, facades, stores and storefronts. Such as Tiffany and Co., from Breakfast at Tiffany's, Sweet Home Alabama and Borat; the New York Public Library, seen in countless movies and television shows; the Empire State Building from An Affair To Remember, Love Affair, Sleepless in Seattle and many television shows; FAO Schwartz where Tom Hanks danced on the giant floor piano in Big; and many more. Central Park is another famous location for many movies such as Marathon man, It Could Happen To You, Almost Famous and several television shows. Radio City Music Hall, Greenwich District and Chelsea, Tribeca and more are also places you'll recognize from the movies and television.
For those who want to study for a future in the entertainment industry, a study tour in New York is an invaluable preparation - and most importantly, a truly inspiring one.
Simon Prendergast works for FHT, a company specialising in flexible and inspiring study tour options across a wide range of subjects. FHT's study tours benefit from over 40 years of experience arranging accommodation, educational itineraries, and everything leaders need to plan a successful trip.
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