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I'm Amy Van Horne, an emerging screenwriter, actor, and story-driven acting educator based in Brooklyn, New York. With an MFA in Acting and more than 25 years of professional experience in performance, storytelling, and actor training, I bring a seasoned blend of on-stage craft and screen-writing insight to every project. My Meisner-based training informs my approach to character development and dialogue, helping me craft performances and scripts with emotional truth. I have developed original scripted work and co-wrote the screenplay A House of Plastic Hearts, produced as a short film, and I have collaborated across film-training and production environments that demand strong story instincts, clear communication, thoughtful revision, and close attention to detail. As a working actor and longtime teacher, I focus on writing psychologically credible characters whose intents are revealed through specific and engaging action.…I'm Amy Van Horne, an emerging screenwriter, actor, and story-driven acting educator based in Brooklyn, New York. With an MFA in Acting and more than 25 years of professional experience in performance, storytelling, and actor training, I bring a seasoned blend of on-stage craft and screen-writing insight to every project. My Meisner-based training informs my approach to character development and dialogue, helping me craft performances and scripts with emotional truth. I have developed original scripted work and co-wrote the screenplay A House of Plastic Hearts, produced as a short film, and I have collaborated across film-training and production environments that demand strong story instincts, clear communication, thoughtful revision, and close attention to detail. As a working actor and longtime teacher, I focus on writing psychologically credible characters whose intents are revealed through specific and engaging action.

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I'm Amy Van Horne, an emerging screenwriter, actor, and story-driven acting educator based in Brooklyn, New York. With an MFA in Acting and more than 25 years of professional experience in performance, storytelling, and actor training, I bring a seasoned blend of on-stage craft and screen-writing insight to every project. My Meisner-based training informs my approach to character development and dialogue, helping me craft performances and scripts with emotional truth. I have developed original scripted work and co-wrote the screenplay A House of Plastic Hearts, produced as a short film, and I have collaborated across film-training and production environments that demand strong story instincts, clear communication, thoughtful revision, and close attention to detail. As a working actor and longtime teacher, I focus on writing psychologically credible characters whose intents are revealed through specific and engaging action.…I'm Amy Van Horne, an emerging screenwriter, actor, and story-driven acting educator based in Brooklyn, New York. With an MFA in Acting and more than 25 years of professional experience in performance, storytelling, and actor training, I bring a seasoned blend of on-stage craft and screen-writing insight to every project. My Meisner-based training informs my approach to character development and dialogue, helping me craft performances and scripts with emotional truth. I have developed original scripted work and co-wrote the screenplay A House of Plastic Hearts, produced as a short film, and I have collaborated across film-training and production environments that demand strong story instincts, clear communication, thoughtful revision, and close attention to detail. As a working actor and longtime teacher, I focus on writing psychologically credible characters whose intents are revealed through specific and engaging action.

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I’m Amy Van Horne, an emerging screenwriter, actor, and story-driven acting educator based in Brooklyn, New York. With an MFA in Acting and more than 25 years of professional experience in performance, storytelling, and actor training, I bring a seasoned blend of on-stage craft and screen-writing insight to every project. My Meisner-based training informs my approach to character development and dialogue, helping me craft performances and scripts with emotional truth.

I have developed original scripted work and co-wrote the screenplay A House of Plastic Hearts, produced as a short film, and I have collaborated across film-training and production environments that demand strong story instincts, clear communication, thoughtful revision, and close attention to detail. As a working actor and longtime teacher, I focus on writing psychologically credible characters whose intents are revealed through specific and engaging action.

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English

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Work Experience

Creative Director & Department Co-Head at New York Film Academy (NYFA)

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026

Produced and oversaw more than twenty stage productions and over twenty short films; coordinated directing, writing, and production teams to support cohesive creative outcomes. Directed acting faculty development, curriculum planning, and performance training; mentored actors in scene study, audition technique, and professional practice.

Lead Acting Faculty at New York Film Academy (NYFA)

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2026

Led acting training, instructor development, and curriculum execution; collaborated across departments to ensure cohesive student outcomes and hands-on performance opportunities.

International Program Consultant & Visiting Faculty at New York Film Academy - Gold Coast Campus

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Provided program development and teaching support for NYFA's international campus; contributed to curriculum alignment and student mentorship for 2018 and 2022 cohorts.

International Program Consultant & Visiting Faculty at New York Film Academy - Gold Coast Campus

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Provided program development and teaching support for NYFA's international campus; contributed to curriculum alignment and student mentorship for 2022 cohorts.