Guest Speakers

Oscar-Winning Cinematographer and Veteran Actor Visit NYFA Students
February 25, 2013

Oscar-Winning Cinematographer and Veteran Actor Visit NYFA Students

Haskell Wexler recently visited students at New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus. The 91-year-old cinematographer was named as one of the ten most influential cinematographers by the International Cinematographers…

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Philip Dorling Screens “Why Stop Now”
February 12, 2013

Philip Dorling Screens “Why Stop Now”

This Monday evening, the New York Film Academy welcomed back former 1-Year filmmaking graduate, Philip Dorling. Philip’s last visit came back in 2011 when he screened his thesis film, “Predisposed.”…

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David Lynch Foundation Event
February 7, 2013

David Lynch Foundation Event

This past Saturday and Monday evening, the New York Film Academy hosted a screening event with the David Lynch Foundation at our Union Square campus. The documentary covers renowned filmmaker,…

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Oscar Winner Wally Pfister Talks Chris Nolan
January 31, 2013

Oscar Winner Wally Pfister Talks Chris Nolan

Over 400 students signed up to attend Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister’s Q&A in after the screening of Inception for New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. The atmosphere in the room…

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Art Imitates Life for Horror Film Director
December 14, 2012

Art Imitates Life for Horror Film Director

Director Michael Gallagher attended summer camps at New York Film Academy’s Universal Studios campus 3 times as a youngster. He started making short films, music videos, and documentaries while in…

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Making it in Hollywood with Donald De Line
November 27, 2012

Making it in Hollywood with Donald De Line

Producer Donald De Line recently visited students at New York Film Academy as part of the ongoing guest speaker series, following a screening of The Green Lantern. De Line served…

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Interview with Director Robert Zemeckis
October 31, 2012

Interview with Director Robert Zemeckis

The New York Film Academy had a chance to speak with A-list director, Robert Zemeckis! Robert Zemeckis owned the 80’s and 90’s with his classic Back to the Future trilogy, Who…

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Getting a Break at an Early Age
October 15, 2012

Getting a Break at an Early Age

The “calling” often comes at an early age, but it’s not too often that a performer becomes successful until years of persistence and hard work. That’s not to say Victoria…

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Classic Art in Video Games
October 5, 2012

Classic Art in Video Games

This Thursday the New York Film Academy‘s Game Design and 3D Animation program welcomed guest lecturer, Chris Solarski. Chris is an artist game designer and author of Drawing Basics and…

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