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Trevor Newlin was born in Longview, Texas. The town where Matthew McConaughey attended high school. Trevor started his acting career on stage. Originally wanting to be a paleontologist, his theater director suggested to him that he should join the theater company. The rest is history. Trevor continued to do theater after high school at a small college close to his hometown. After graduating he made the move to LA to attend NYFA.
This is where he found his way into the world of suit performing and creature acting.
His breakout role was starring as the Xenomorph in Alien: Romulus. He has also worked on Smile 2 and various other film projects. He now lives in LA where he works mostly as creatures for Film and Television.
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Founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) provides an accessible, hands-on education in filmmaking, media, and the performing arts. With a mission to make the film industry more accessible to all, NYFA empowers students from diverse backgrounds to tell powerful stories through a project-based, immersive curriculum. Students work closely with industry professionals, gaining invaluable mentorship and real-world experience while building creative, technical, and collaborative skills. NYFA's global community includes students from over 160 countries, fostering a network of passionate storytellers. From day one, students dive into creating projects that refine their craft and prepare them for successful careers. With a focus on practical experience and individualized support, NYFA equips students with the tools and confidence to excel in the competitive world of filmmaking and the arts.
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Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS is currently 10% off! - payhip.com/b/ZTvq9
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Trevor Newlin was born in Longview, Texas. The town where Matthew McConaughey attended high school. Trevor started his acting career on stage. Originally wanting to be a paleontologist, his theater director suggested to him that he should join the theater company. The rest is history. Trevor continued to do theater after high school at a small college close to his hometown. After graduating he made the move to LA to attend NYFA.
This is where he found his way into the world of suit performing and creature acting.
His breakout role was starring as the Xenomorph in Alien: Romulus. He has also worked on Smile 2 and various other film projects. He now lives in LA where he works mostly as creatures for Film and Television.
CONNECT WITH TREVOR NEWLIN
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instagram.com/trevor_newlin
Founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) provides an accessible, hands-on education in filmmaking, media, and the performing arts. With a mission to make the film industry more accessible to all, NYFA empowers students from diverse backgrounds to tell powerful stories through a project-based, immersive curriculum. Students work closely with industry professionals, gaining invaluable mentorship and real-world experience while building creative, technical, and collaborative skills. NYFA's global community includes students from over 160 countries, fostering a network of passionate storytellers. From day one, students dive into creating projects that refine their craft and prepare them for successful careers. With a focus on practical experience and individualized support, NYFA equips students with the tools and confidence to excel in the competitive world of filmmaking and the arts.
CONNECT WITH NYFA
https://www.nyfa.edu
https://www.nyfa.edu/location/nyfa-los-angeles
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![What Writers Get Wrong About Story - Troy DeVolld Tribute Video [FULL INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I59sqnnDUJU/mqdefault.jpg "What Writers Get Wrong About Story - Troy DeVolld Tribute Video [FULL INTERVIEW]
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