Guest Speakers

Lecture from Prolific Boston Photographer Lou Jones
November 11, 2016

Lecture from Prolific Boston Photographer Lou Jones

This past Wednesday, November 9th, the New York Film Academy Photography program welcomed Boston-based photographer, Lou Jones. Mr. Jones specializes in advertising and corporate photography. His career ranges from photojournalism covering…

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New York Film Academy Gold Coast Campus Hosts Actor Travis McMahon
November 4, 2016

New York Film Academy Gold Coast Campus Hosts Actor Travis McMahon

Travis McMahon, best known for “Kokoda: 39th Battalion” (2006), “Cactus” (2008) and “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” (2012 – 2015), offered his insight into the world of entertainment to eager Acting…

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A Talk with Entertainment Lawyer Hal Kessler
November 1, 2016

A Talk with Entertainment Lawyer Hal Kessler

On Friday, October 21, 2016, Hal “Corky” Kessler, famed Chicago Entertainment lawyer and producer spent three hours with New York Film Academy’s Producing students. Some of Kessler’s projects include Russell…

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Rose McGowan Talks Directing and Gender Inequality
October 28, 2016

Rose McGowan Talks Directing and Gender Inequality

This Wednesday, the New York Film Academy welcomed “charming” actress and director Rose McGowan to its New York campus. Following the screening of her short film, “Dawn,” McGowan spoke candidly with…

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Guest Lecture from Director Bruce Bilson
October 25, 2016

Guest Lecture from Director Bruce Bilson

On Thursday, October 13th prolific director Bruce Bilson brought more than just a lecture to the BFA Filmmaking students on the New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus, he brought…

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Comedy Director Paul Feig Screens “Bridesmaids” at NYFA Los Angeles
October 24, 2016

Comedy Director Paul Feig Screens “Bridesmaids” at NYFA Los Angeles

On Wednesday, October 19th, 2016, famed comedy director, Paul Feig, came to the New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his beloved film Bridesmaids….

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Golden Globe Winner Jacqueline Bisset Brings “The Last Film Festival” to NYFA
October 20, 2016

Golden Globe Winner Jacqueline Bisset Brings “The Last Film Festival” to NYFA

On Thursday, October 13th, 2016, Golden Globe winner Jacqueline Bisset brought her film The Last Film Festival to New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus. Bisset’s credits as an actress…

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“Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan” Screening with Director Nicholas Meyer
October 18, 2016

“Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan” Screening with Director Nicholas Meyer

Famed writer and director, and the man credited with saving Star Trek, Nicholas Meyer came to New York Film Academy to screen Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan. New students…

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Discussion with “Better Call Saul” Writer Gordon Smith
October 10, 2016

Discussion with “Better Call Saul” Writer Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith began his career as an assistant to creator and showrunner Vince Gilligan, during his Breaking Bad run. He was promoted to full-time writer on the Breaking Bad spinoff,…

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