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Interviews with Howard Fine

  • The Common Mistakes - In this insightful interview, Howard Fine breaks down the most common mistakes actors make and how to avoid them. Essential viewing for any performer wanting to refine their technique and book more work. Originally live-streamed by Casting Networks, the world’s largest and most widely used actor directory.

  • Howard Fine in Conversation with the Australian & New Zealand Equity Foundation - An in-depth discussion on acting craft, industry insights, and the philosophy behind the Howard Fine Acting Studio.

  • Book Launch and Q&A Event - Howard Fine discusses his book, answers audience questions, and shares advice for actors.

‘In Conversation’ Interviews

Pulling from the many friends, colleagues and professional connections he has made over the years in Los Angeles, Howard hosts a regular ‘In Conversation’ series of interviews with leading agents, managers, casting directors, producers, publicists and actors. The interviews are candid, intimate, off-the-cuff and full of practical, useful advice and industry anecdotes. We shall be updating this library on a regular basis, but to watch each ‘In Conversation’ streamed live, as it happens from LA please like the Howard Fine Acting Studio Los Angeles Facebook page or look for announcements on the Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia Facebook page.

Acting Advice - Masterclass

Below are a selection of videos taken from the Acting Advice series that we publish on our YouTube channel. The videos are short, inspirational and address specific areas of technique. The videos are not staged or scripted and were filmed live during one of Howard’s famous Masterclasses.

Eight Steps Lecture Excerpts

These are three excerpts from Howard Fine’s famous Eight Steps Lecture. The complete lecture lasts for over two hours and forms the corner stone of the award-winning techniques we champion. We open this lecture to the public once a year, subscribe to our newsletter (link in the footer) to stay updated with the latest news and events).

These excerpts provide an insight in to the fundamental philosophies that underpin the work we do and The Studio’s approach to acting. Howard frequently delivers his lecture in person and a version of it features in a number of our primary classes. These recordings were made at a packed theatre in Melbourne as Howard delivered his lecture in a public event for the first time in Australia.

Student Reviews & Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia

Podcast: Fine-tuning Your Craft

Fine-Tuning Your Craft explores the world of acting through candid conversations between host Claire Frost (Head of Marketing Communications at Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia) and actors, faculty members, and creative professionals. The podcast is available on Spotify and perfect for learning on the go.

Most of the episode is complemented by an article on the Howard Fine Acting Studio blog. These blog posts either act as expanded explorations of the topics covered or serve as full transcripts - useful for deeper reading or slower reflection.

Howard Fine in the news

  • I Took an Acting Class from Hollywood’s Celebrity Coach | Austin Butler, Tom Hardy

    In this energetic behind-the-scenes clip, filmmaker and YouTuber Potato Jet attends an acting class by one of Hollywood’s top coaches, whose notable students include Austin Butler and Tom Hardy. A compelling look into high-level technique, mindfulness, and the craft that fuels A-list performances.

  • The Morning Show – Interview with Howard Fine
    Aired on 29 November 2023 and hosted by Kylie Gillies and Matt Doran, this segment of The Morning Show features Howard Fine discussing his craft and approach to acting.

  • Howard Fine - Legendary A-List Acting Teacher Drops Some Truths
    Podcast: Killer Casting (March 5, 2024)
    Join Howard Fine as he chats with Lisa from the Killer Casting podcast about his craft, his work with A‑list actors like Bradley Cooper, Michelle Williams, Kerry Washington, Brad Pitt, Salma Hayek, and Austin Butler, and his revised edition of Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft. Expect practical technique tips, career insights, and stories from the set.

  • Interview: Acting Coach Howard Fine on Insecurity, Technique and What Makes a Great Actor
    Published: November 29, 2023 · Platform: Daily Actor
    In this compelling conversation, Howard Fine opens up about how insecurity (balanced with self-confidence) becomes a driving force for truly outstanding performance. He also shares insights on technique, self-tapes, online teaching, and why avoiding judgment of your character is key to growth.

  • An Acting Coach’s Tips for Beginners and Experts
    Podcast: Working (Slate Culture) • Date: March 10, 2024
    In this in-depth conversation with host Isaac Butler, Howard Fine discusses why he chose teaching and coaching over acting, common challenges his students face, and strategies for protecting mental health while doing emotionally demanding work. The co-hosts also reflect on the emotional toll of performing. In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Howard shares insights into a role he assisted Brad Pitt with—revealing how his coaching approach differed from the director’s—along with how he tailors his methods to individual actors.