Guest Speakers

A Retrospective Look at the Works of Gordon Willis
May 22, 2014

A Retrospective Look at the Works of Gordon Willis

This week began on sad note, as we learned of the passing of legendary cinematographer Gordon Willis, ASC. Many consider him the father of modern cinematography, and he is noted for…

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DGA Training Program Chair Speaks at NYFA LA
May 13, 2014

DGA Training Program Chair Speaks at NYFA LA

Special guest Darrell Woodard, co-chair of The Directors Guild of America’s Training Program for the west coast, recently visited the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. He talked to…

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Legendary Director Peter Medak Speaks at NYFA LA
May 5, 2014

Legendary Director Peter Medak Speaks at NYFA LA

Last week, acclaimed director, Peter Medak visited New York Film Academy Los Angeles after a screening of his 1980 horror film The Changeling at Warner Bros. Studios theater for an…

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Screening of ‘Donnie Darko’ with Producer Adam Fields
April 28, 2014

Screening of ‘Donnie Darko’ with Producer Adam Fields

New York Film Academy Los Angeles students were treated this month to a screening of the cult smash hit Donnie Darko at Warner Bros. studios. Following the screening was a…

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Award-Winning Legal Affairs Correspondent to Conduct Workshop for NYFA Broadcast Journalism Students
April 25, 2014

Award-Winning Legal Affairs Correspondent to Conduct Workshop for NYFA Broadcast Journalism Students

For more than a decade, Grace Wong has covered dozens of high-profile court case. Working first for Court TV, then for CNN’s sister network truTV, on Friday, May 2 she brings her…

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‘Justified’ Star Erica Tazel Surprises Acting Students at NYFA Battery Park
April 11, 2014

‘Justified’ Star Erica Tazel Surprises Acting Students at NYFA Battery Park

This past Thursday afternoon, the New York Film Academy One-Year Acting students were surprised with a special guest, actress, Erica Tazel. Erica is best known for her role of Deputy…

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VP of Universal Cable Productions Visits NYFA LA
April 3, 2014

VP of Universal Cable Productions Visits NYFA LA

New York Film Academy Los Angeles students were treated to a private screening of the season three premiere of the USA Network drama Suits this past Thursday followed by a Q&A with…

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Renowned Manager/Producer Ben Press Speaks at NYFA Los Angeles
March 14, 2014

Renowned Manager/Producer Ben Press Speaks at NYFA Los Angeles

Students were thrilled to hear renowned manager and producer Ben Press speak this past Monday at New York Film Academy Los Angeles’s School for Acting. Ben’s radiant energy spread through…

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An Evening with Steve Tisch: Winner of the Oscar and Super Bowl
March 12, 2014

An Evening with Steve Tisch: Winner of the Oscar and Super Bowl

Recently, lyricist Robert Lopez became the 12th member of the exclusive E.G.O.T. Club – Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Yet there is an even more exclusive club, one that I…

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