Guest Speakers

Writer / Creator Matthew Arnold Gives NYFA Students Advice on How to Pitch for TV
March 13, 2017

Writer / Creator Matthew Arnold Gives NYFA Students Advice on How to Pitch for TV

The writer and creator of “Siberia,” “Emerald City,” and “Shadow People,” Matthew Arnold, visited the Los Angeles campus of the New York Film Academy on Monday, February 27, 2017. Students from several…

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Producer Carolyn Hepburn Holds Master Class and Screening of “Weiner” at NYFA
March 10, 2017

Producer Carolyn Hepburn Holds Master Class and Screening of “Weiner” at NYFA

Producer Carolyn Hepburn from Motto Pictures, whose “Life, Animated” was nominated for an Oscar this year, screened her other huge 2016 hit, “Weiner” at the New York Film Academy’s New…

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Stephen Dorff Screens “Wheeler” at NYFA Los Angeles
March 9, 2017

Stephen Dorff Screens “Wheeler” at NYFA Los Angeles

Multi-talented actor, director, and producer Stephen Dorff brought his latest film “Wheeler” to screen for Acting and Filmmaking students at the New York Film Academy Los Angeles. Guest Speaker Series Director…

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A Talk with Producer Darryl Marshak at New York Film Academy LA
March 2, 2017

A Talk with Producer Darryl Marshak at New York Film Academy LA

Legendary Producer and Talent Manager Darryl Marshak gave a rousing Q and A during the New York Film Academy’s Guest Lecture Series, run by Tova Laiter, at the Los Angeles campus. Students packed…

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NYFA Dean of Academic Advising Screens His Newest Film “The Rachels”
February 28, 2017

NYFA Dean of Academic Advising Screens His Newest Film “The Rachels”

Dean of Academic Advising at the New York Film Academy, Michael Civille, screened his third feature film, “The Rachels,” at the Los Angeles campus. Civille was joined by actress, Rebecca Stone, who has…

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NYFA South Beach Welcomes Emmy Nominated Filmmaker Carlos Sandoval
February 16, 2017

NYFA South Beach Welcomes Emmy Nominated Filmmaker Carlos Sandoval

On Monday, January 30th, the New York Film Academy South Beach welcomed award-winning and Emmy nominated director and producer, Carlos Sandoval, for a special screening of his 2009 American Experience historical…

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NYFA Alumnus Matty Cardarople Showcases Latest Work in Netflix’s “Lemony Snicket”
February 15, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Matty Cardarople Showcases Latest Work in Netflix’s “Lemony Snicket”

On Feb. 8th, New York Film Academy alumnus Matty Cardarople came back to his roots to showcase his latest work in Netflix’s “Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events.” The popular…

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NYFA Los Angeles 2017 Winter Graduation
February 15, 2017

NYFA Los Angeles 2017 Winter Graduation

On January 28th, the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles bid farewell to over 120 students as they crossed the stage in their caps and gowns. Amongst teachers, family,…

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“Fences” Actor Russell Hornsby Holds Workshop with Acting Students at NYFA
February 2, 2017

“Fences” Actor Russell Hornsby Holds Workshop with Acting Students at NYFA

Denzel Washington’s “Fences,” in which he stars and directs, was recently nominated for four Academy Awards. Based on the August Wilson play, “Fences,” tells the story of Troy Maxson, a mid-century…

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