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Ever wanted to get expert screenwriting tips from Shonda Rhimes, directing secrets from James Cameron and David Lynch, filmmaking advice from Spike Lee and Martin Scorcese or acting pointers from Oscar-winning stars Natalie Portman and Helen Mirren? MasterClass has extended its popular two-for-one deal on annual memberships, so you have until the end of today to treat a loved one (or yourself) to the gift of on-demand access to some of the most influential names in Hollywood and beyond.
Regularly $120-$240 per year, MasterClass features over 2,500 lessons from more than 100 iconic instructors and industry leaders across arts and entertainment, media, fashion, business, interior design, sports, government and many other industries. The streaming platform offers multi-class series with supplemental worksheets and printable guides for getting the most out of your online education, plus 30-day sessions that let students get step-by-step guidance and hands-on experience. New classes are also added regularly, and some of the most recent additions include courses led by Amy Poehler, Mellody Hobson, Jen Atkin and others.
Through Nov. 24, get two memberships for the price of one when you sign up for a new plan. All memberships include a free 30-day trial, access to over 180 classes in 11 categories and bonus guides and content. There are three options: the Individual membership lets you stream on one device, the Duo tier includes streaming on two devices and the ability to download content to watch offline, and the Family plan lets you watch on up to six devices as well as content downloading.
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Whether you or your recipient are working towards a career in Hollywood or you want to stay on top of the industry, the platform’s professors also include multi-hyphenates and executives such as Bob Iger, Ron Howard, Aaron Sorkin, Jodie Foster, Judd Apatow, Steve Martin, Werner Herzog and Levar Burton, to name just a few. Coming soon are courses led by Emmy-winning comedian Amy Poehler, entrepreneurial actor Kevin Hart, podcaster Jay Shetty and more.
Those interested in fashion or beauty can learn how to build a brand from Kris Jenner or Diane Von Furstenberg, soak up design guidance from Marc Jacobs and get pointers on creativity and leadership from Anna Wintour. Creative types can also take classes from architect Frank Gehry, musicians Alicia Keyes and St. Vincent, author Margaret Atwood and all of the members of Metallica.
Aspiring public servants can indulge in a well-rounded slate of knowledge from activist Malala Yousafzi, campaign strategists and political consultants David Axelrod and Karl Rove, conservationist Jane Goodall and feminist powerhouse Gloria Steinem, among others. You can also learn from those who have held the highest office in America and others with the White House series, which includes presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, joined by Hilary Rodham Clinton, Madeleine Albright and Condoleeza Rice.
Explore more of MasterClass’ offerings and get the deal through tonight until midnight PT here.
