Guest Speakers

NYFA Hosts PGA Event with Award-Winning Director Alex Gibney
October 6, 2015

NYFA Hosts PGA Event with Award-Winning Director Alex Gibney

Last week, the New York Film Academy hosted a Producer’s Guild of America East Documentary Committee’s special Q&A event with director Alex Gibney. Moderated by TV executive producer Mark Marabella, Gibney highlighted…

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Celebrity Photographer Indrani Speaks at NYFA’s Photography School
October 1, 2015

Celebrity Photographer Indrani Speaks at NYFA’s Photography School

This Wednesday, September 30th, Paul Sunday’s Photography class welcomed celebrity photographer and film director, Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri. Indrani’s vast experience and unique sensibility makes her one of the most sought after professional…

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Oscar-Winning Creature Creator Alec Gillis Screens His Directorial Debut ‘Harbinger Down’ at NYFA
September 24, 2015

Oscar-Winning Creature Creator Alec Gillis Screens His Directorial Debut ‘Harbinger Down’ at NYFA

This month, New York Film Academy students were treated to a special horror film event, getting a firsthand look at the art and science of classic horror film effects. On…

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Gabe Sachs, Creator & Showrunner of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” Speaks at NYFA
September 3, 2015

Gabe Sachs, Creator & Showrunner of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” Speaks at NYFA

Gabe Sachs is the perfect role model for aspiring writers and producers. After reviewing his remarkable achievements, one may think his drive and creativity have no bound. He’s been writing and…

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Daughter of Legendary Actor Burt Lancaster Shares Stories of Her Father
September 3, 2015

Daughter of Legendary Actor Burt Lancaster Shares Stories of Her Father

Students, faculty, and staff gathered in the New York Film Academy Theater to attend an evening centered on the life and work of legendary actor-producer Burt Lancaster. The event opened…

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Film, TV, & Video Game Composer Erik Desiderio Sits Down with NYFA Students
September 2, 2015

Film, TV, & Video Game Composer Erik Desiderio Sits Down with NYFA Students

Recently, film and TV composer Erik Desiderio sat down with New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class to offer up his unique perspective on how he broke into the…

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Joanne Horowitz, Talent Manager to Scott Eastwood, Speaks at NYFA
August 26, 2015

Joanne Horowitz, Talent Manager to Scott Eastwood, Speaks at NYFA

Students gathered in the Welles Screening Room at the New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus to participate in a Q&A with renowned talent manager Joanne Horowitz, up and comer Scott Eastwood. The…

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NYFA Student Rekha Rana Stars in Hit Bollywood Film
August 19, 2015

NYFA Student Rekha Rana Stars in Hit Bollywood Film

Students gathered in New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles theater to screen the hit Bollywood film Tara: The Journey of Love and Passion and participate in a Q&A with the…

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Former NFL Player-Turned-Writer Pat Hegarty Talks Business with NYFA Students
August 14, 2015

Former NFL Player-Turned-Writer Pat Hegarty Talks Business with NYFA Students

Recently, movie and video game writer Patrick Hegarty dropped by New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class to share his remarkable journey of how this one-time professional NFL football player…

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