Guest Speakers

Documentary Photographer Antonio Bolfo Speaks at NYFA
January 23, 2015

Documentary Photographer Antonio Bolfo Speaks at NYFA

This past Tuesday, Paul Sunday’s photography class welcomed a very special guest speaker, New York based documentary photographer Antonio Bolfo. Bolfo has a rather unique background — after working as…

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Director Rupert Wyatt Screens ‘The Gambler’ at NYFA LA
January 16, 2015

Director Rupert Wyatt Screens ‘The Gambler’ at NYFA LA

On Wednesday January 14th, New York Film Academy Los Angeles students came to Warner Bros. studios for a screening of The Gambler, in theaters now, and participated in a Q&A…

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Literary Manager Mike Klein Joins Business of Screenwriting Class
January 15, 2015

Literary Manager Mike Klein Joins Business of Screenwriting Class

Last month, literary manager/producer Michael Klein of Dobré Films sat down with NYFA’s Business of Screenwriting class, charming them with his story of how this River Edge, New Jersey-native wound…

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Animation Writer Eugene Son Draws Up Helpful Advice for NYFA Students
January 14, 2015

Animation Writer Eugene Son Draws Up Helpful Advice for NYFA Students

Animation and comic book writer Eugene Son recently joined New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class, entertaining students with his story of how this Southern California native came to…

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Hollywood Horror Writer & NYFA Instructor Talks Screenwriting
January 5, 2015

Hollywood Horror Writer & NYFA Instructor Talks Screenwriting

On November 25th, 2014, screenwriter and New York Film Academy writing instructor Dan Kay swung by our Business of Screenwriting class to regale his story of how he went from…

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Screening of ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ with Casting Director David Rubin
January 2, 2015

Screening of ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ with Casting Director David Rubin

UPDATE (August 9, 2019): Casting Director David Rubin has been elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which annually presides over the most prestigious award ceremony…

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G.K. Reid from Bravo’s ‘Double Exposure’ Speaks to Photography Students
December 12, 2014

G.K. Reid from Bravo’s ‘Double Exposure’ Speaks to Photography Students

Recently, New York Film Academy’s Co-chair of Photography Paul Sunday invited guest lecturer G.K. Reid. Reid is a celebrity stylist, editor, designer and filmmaker. G. K. was a co-star of…

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‘PACINO DAY’ AT NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY
December 8, 2014

‘PACINO DAY’ AT NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY

In what should be declared “Pacino Day” at the New York Film Academy, this past December, we had the honor of not only having iconic actor Al Pacino screen his…

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Iconic Actor Al Pacino Speaks at New York Film Academy
December 8, 2014

Iconic Actor Al Pacino Speaks at New York Film Academy

New York Film Academy students received the rare opportunity to participate in an intimate Q&A with one of the greatest actors in film history Al Pacino this past Thursday, December 4th…

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