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Glitz and glamour aside, the Academy Awards are about one thing: storytelling. And whether you’re into words or performance, our instructors (many of them Oscar winners) can help you tell stories that get noticed. Join MasterClass—and get ready for your close-up. |
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| Create compelling, relatable characters |
| with James Cameron, Oscar-winning auteur (The Terminator, Titanic, Avatar) |
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| Tell big stories by tapping into culture |
| with Mira Nair, Oscar-nominated director and producer (Salaam Bombay!, Monsoon Wedding) |
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| Elevate your acting using research |
| with Natalie Portman, Oscar-winning actor, producer, and director (May December, Black Swan) |
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| _Instructor Spotlight |
| James Cameron |
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| James Cameron has helmed some of the most eye-popping, heart-pounding movies of our time. His dedication to the latest in motion-picture technology and fascination with the conflict between humanity and machinery are just two of the career signatures he explores—with actionable takeaways—in his class. |
| What you’ll do: |
- Learn to be an authentic leader who challenges convention.
- Pen a script that will keep viewers glued to their seats.
- Discover the powerful ideas behind James’s cinematic style.
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| Make movie magic on any budget |
| Think of James Cameron’s Class Guide as a crash course in making your first feature film. Learn how to write a compelling script, work productively with actors, and create dazzling special effects—even on a shoestring.
Become a MasterClass member today. |
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| _RELEVANT NOW |
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| Learn from a two-time Best Actress |
| Look for Jodie Foster at the Oscars tonight: The actor, producer, and director’s performance as the tough, plucky coach in the Netflix biopic Nyad has earned her a fifth nomination. Learn how Jodie brings extraordinary depth to her roles by viewing them from both sides of the camera. |
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| Win a meeting with Mark Cuban |
| Mark Cuban, the billionaire investor-entrepreneur and longtime Shark Tank cohost, wasn’t content to drop a class on winning in business; he wants to chat with you, one-on-one, about your business ideas. Join today so you can watch Mark’s class and enter to win. |
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| Edgar turned his lens on viral glory with help from instructors like Mira Nair. What irresistible stories will you tell?
Become a craftier creative and build business savvy with the world’s best in writing, acting, filmmaking, and more. Only on MasterClass. |
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| _Weekly Roundup |
| Meet Hollywood’s hot new auteur: you |
 | 6 members who used MasterClass as film school | | | | Jodie Foster’s simple yet powerful tips for aspiring actors | | | | A step-by-step primer on writing short films | | | | How to make a movie without breaking the bank | | | | 5 film acting tips from her majesty Helen Mirren | | | |
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