Neil Schell
@neilschell.bsky.social
Actor, Writer, Director, Producer and Acting Coach. Making pictures for the global village. Live action and animation stories drive me to get them on your screens. A strong desire to connect Africa and North America through the power of story.
Happy International Women's Day!
March 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Happy International Women's Day!
My team and I made a 3 minute animated web episode of an African Superhero - MAXUS:THE NEW KING. Through social media, I found a sales rep. The sales rep secured distribution of that episode on Fox SOUL. We are building an audience and getting funding for the second episode. These episodes are...
March 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
My team and I made a 3 minute animated web episode of an African Superhero - MAXUS:THE NEW KING. Through social media, I found a sales rep. The sales rep secured distribution of that episode on Fox SOUL. We are building an audience and getting funding for the second episode. These episodes are...
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Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
FLOW won the academy award for best animated feature. If Moana II cost $150 million and FLOW cost $4 million who is really the target audience of Moana II? Does a child care if some A-list actor is voicing a character? Does a child care ...
March 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
FLOW won the academy award for best animated feature. If Moana II cost $150 million and FLOW cost $4 million who is really the target audience of Moana II? Does a child care if some A-list actor is voicing a character? Does a child care ...
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Mike Myers, Canadian legend, on SNL tonight.
March 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Mike Myers, Canadian legend, on SNL tonight.
if you feel like your acting career is stagnant, you have to take control of it.
I've coached actors for 30 years.
There are successful patterns or habits. There are no guarantees but putting simple actions into practice do create an environment where success can grow. Waiting ...
I've coached actors for 30 years.
There are successful patterns or habits. There are no guarantees but putting simple actions into practice do create an environment where success can grow. Waiting ...
February 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
if you feel like your acting career is stagnant, you have to take control of it.
I've coached actors for 30 years.
There are successful patterns or habits. There are no guarantees but putting simple actions into practice do create an environment where success can grow. Waiting ...
I've coached actors for 30 years.
There are successful patterns or habits. There are no guarantees but putting simple actions into practice do create an environment where success can grow. Waiting ...
My latest newsletter. The story of how MAXUS: THE NEW KING was created.
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MAXUS: THE NEW KING
How a new African Superhero Animation was born
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February 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
My latest newsletter. The story of how MAXUS: THE NEW KING was created.
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When I am directing I know I am responsible for setting the tone for the crew and the cast. I also know that the higher the tone, the more creative and fun the production day and overall production is. When problems present themselves...
February 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
When I am directing I know I am responsible for setting the tone for the crew and the cast. I also know that the higher the tone, the more creative and fun the production day and overall production is. When problems present themselves...
This free online acting course will set you on the road to mastering the close up. A-list, star actors get the most close ups. Time to master it with this unique course.
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Acting Coach Neil Schell - Harness the Power of the Close Up Preview
In this course you will learn why the close up is the most important shot of your entire career. And because it is, you will learn how to utilize it to
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February 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This free online acting course will set you on the road to mastering the close up. A-list, star actors get the most close ups. Time to master it with this unique course.
neilschellfilmschool.heightsplatform.com/courses/harn...
neilschellfilmschool.heightsplatform.com/courses/harn...
The art of the close up requires mastering the ability to allow your emotions to rise up and through your eyes and to be able to contain your movement within the frame of the close up at a pace the audience can follow.
February 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The art of the close up requires mastering the ability to allow your emotions to rise up and through your eyes and to be able to contain your movement within the frame of the close up at a pace the audience can follow.
Canada is a model country for the world today. Is it perfect? Not by any means. But it is on the right track and always has been. We Canadians just need to accept the responsibility of this role we find ourselves in. I believe we are waking up to it and will lead the world in ...
February 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Canada is a model country for the world today. Is it perfect? Not by any means. But it is on the right track and always has been. We Canadians just need to accept the responsibility of this role we find ourselves in. I believe we are waking up to it and will lead the world in ...
Actors the truth is that people recognize presence by voice not by visual. Someone who doesn't speak clearly and cannot be easily heard, isn't considered to be there or present. Ever hear the comment, "They have great presence!" Well, believe it or not, that has everything to do with VOICE!
February 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Actors the truth is that people recognize presence by voice not by visual. Someone who doesn't speak clearly and cannot be easily heard, isn't considered to be there or present. Ever hear the comment, "They have great presence!" Well, believe it or not, that has everything to do with VOICE!
ACTORS Every scene you do should change your character. It's called an arc. Writers know this. Good writers have it in every scene. Good actors find it or, in some instances, create it. Every scene is like a micro movie. The scene builds to a climax. Find it and make it better...
February 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
ACTORS Every scene you do should change your character. It's called an arc. Writers know this. Good writers have it in every scene. Good actors find it or, in some instances, create it. Every scene is like a micro movie. The scene builds to a climax. Find it and make it better...
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Dear @Doge
If there is nothing to hide. Hide nothing
If there is nothing to hide. Hide nothing
February 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Dear @Doge
If there is nothing to hide. Hide nothing
If there is nothing to hide. Hide nothing
ACTORS, the power of the "moment before" can never be overlooked. You must become a master at creating it for every, single scene.
February 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
ACTORS, the power of the "moment before" can never be overlooked. You must become a master at creating it for every, single scene.
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My very first newsletter folks! Feel free to subscribe for free. Lots of stories and tips from my years as an actor, director, producer, writer on two continents and five countries.
My very first newsletter folks! Feel free to subscribe for free. Lots of stories and tips from my years as an actor, director, producer, writer on two continents and five countries.
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February 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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My very first newsletter folks! Feel free to subscribe for free. Lots of stories and tips from my years as an actor, director, producer, writer on two continents and five countries.
My very first newsletter folks! Feel free to subscribe for free. Lots of stories and tips from my years as an actor, director, producer, writer on two continents and five countries.
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If you feel lost as an actor, director, filmmaker I feel you. There is no paved way to a successful career.
We're not doctors who take courses then put up a shingle and take in patients. We're artists and the struggle
We're not doctors who take courses then put up a shingle and take in patients. We're artists and the struggle
Neil's Newsletter
Acting tips, filmmaking strategies, updates on the film business worldwide and specials on the animation world.
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February 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
If you feel lost as an actor, director, filmmaker I feel you. There is no paved way to a successful career.
We're not doctors who take courses then put up a shingle and take in patients. We're artists and the struggle
We're not doctors who take courses then put up a shingle and take in patients. We're artists and the struggle
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Short video about my Las Vegas thriller. Semifinalist in the Nicholl Fellowship.
Jack Of Hearts:
youtu.be/hz9ci0q63kI
Jack Of Hearts:
youtu.be/hz9ci0q63kI
Jack Of Hearts - VO-05-01-23
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January 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Short video about my Las Vegas thriller. Semifinalist in the Nicholl Fellowship.
Jack Of Hearts:
youtu.be/hz9ci0q63kI
Jack Of Hearts:
youtu.be/hz9ci0q63kI
@flowers4myhair.bsky.social Thanks for the follow. I look forward to some excellent interactions.
a man sitting in front of a microphone with the words create some magic below him
ALT: a man sitting in front of a microphone with the words create some magic below him
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February 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
@flowers4myhair.bsky.social Thanks for the follow. I look forward to some excellent interactions.
I am a Canadian who has lived in 5 other countries including the USA for 11 years. Of course I am biased to the land I was born in and where all my relatives are. Having been on both sides of the fence, I can say...
February 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I am a Canadian who has lived in 5 other countries including the USA for 11 years. Of course I am biased to the land I was born in and where all my relatives are. Having been on both sides of the fence, I can say...
I am honoured to be mentioned on the cover of this widely read magazine for artists. Thank you Lydia Carter.
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January 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I am honoured to be mentioned on the cover of this widely read magazine for artists. Thank you Lydia Carter.
www.magcloud.com/browse/issue...
www.magcloud.com/browse/issue...
I've done everything from flipping hamburgers to directing a feature film. No silver spoon in this guy's mouth. Any success I have had has been built on a work ethic, the ability to communicate and the ability ->
January 31, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I've done everything from flipping hamburgers to directing a feature film. No silver spoon in this guy's mouth. Any success I have had has been built on a work ethic, the ability to communicate and the ability ->