CutAbove Studios

12/20/2025

This holiday season, our .studios Co-Op actors stepped behind the camera to learn the ins and outs of shooting their own microfilms—including running camera, sound, and lighting. After spending just 20 minutes on a simple script, we improvised our way into 4 Holiday inspired scenes, filmed start to finish in only a couple of hours.

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Happy Holidays from all of us at CutAbove 🎄

09/30/2024

Actors, join us for our very first Short Film Lab this October/November! Over the course of a month, we'll dive into character development and story creation through engaging improvisation exercises. Then, actors will team up to co-write and film their very own 2-4 minute short films, all professionally shot and edited by the talented CutAbove team.

By the end of the course, you'll walk away with a polished short film you can use for your reel, online portfolio, or even submit to film festivals. It’s the perfect chance to build fresh footage and gain hands-on experience creating your own projects.

If you're interested, or know someone who might be, visit cutabovestudios.com/lab for more details, samples of previous films, and how to apply. The deadline to sign up is October 6th, so don’t wait!

Let’s make something amazing together!

09/03/2024

Join us for our next Short Film Lab For Actors!

During this 1-month class, actors explore character and story ideas through a variety of improvisation exercises. Actors are then paired up and use their dramatic improvs as inspiration to co-write their own 2-4 minute short film scripts.

The course culminates with each short film being filmed by the CutAbove team.

Next session begins Monday, October 21

Apply at the link in our bio!

09/03/2024

Short Film Lab: Our 1-Month Course for Actors

In this course, actors write and film their very own short films under the guidance of CutAbove filmmakers.

Over a month, actors explore character and story ideas through a variety of improvisation exercises. Actors are then paired up and use their dramatic improvs as inspiration to co-write their own 2-4 minute short film scripts.

The course culminates with each short film being filmed by the CutAbove team.

Next session begins Monday, October 21

A 1-month course for actors that culminates in the filming of original short films under the guidance of CutAbove filmmakers.

08/28/2024

Join us for our September Actor Meetup!

This month attendees will create original short scripts based on dramatic improvisations.

Investment: $15

RSVP link in bio

07/15/2024

Join us for our very first Actor Meetup. 🎭 Each month, CutAbove Studios will host an industry panel discussion and actor workout. Our August Q&A will focus on the benefits and tips & tricks for actors self-producing and creating their own projects. 🎬 The actor workout will consist of a dramatic improv workshop. All attendees will have an opportunity to participate in dramatic improvs; time permitting.

RSVP at https://form.jotform.com/241976624468167

We are looking forward to networking, learning, and being creative with our fellow NYC actors! 🤩