Category: Guest Speaker Series

NYFA’s Q&A-List with Tova Laiter: Preparing Your Script for Netflix with Michael Schulman

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New York Film Academy had the honor of hosting a live video Q&A with Script Consultant Michael Schulman. Tova Laiter, Director of the NYFA Q&A-List Series, moderated the event and discussed with Schulman how y...

NYFA Guest Speaker Series with NYFA Alum Akinola Davies Jr. on Award-Winning Short Film “Lizard”

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New York Film Academy alum and Grand Jury Prize Sundance 2021 Winner Akinola Davies Jr. presents his award-winning film Lizard to his alma mater. Lizard follows an eight-year-old girl, Juwon, who has the ability t...

The 20/20 Series with Harry Yoon

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In September 2021, we welcomed Award-winning Editor Harry Yoon as part of The 20/20 Series, created by NYFA’s Creative Director of Filmmaking and Cinematography, Liz Hinlein. Harry Yoon is a Korean-American editor ...

NYFA Guest Speaker Series with Oscar-Nominated Team Behind the Short ‘Please Hold’

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New York Film Academy hosted a live video Q&A with Oscar-Nominated Short Film "Please Hold" Writer/Director K.D. Dávila and Writer/Producer Levin Menekse. This live virtual event was hosted by the Director of NYFA...

Virtual Masters of Game Design with Marcus Montgomery

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Games industry veteran mobile, console, and VR game designer Marcus Montgomery (Oculus, Limbic Software, Sony Computer Entertainment, 3DO) joined Scott Rogers (God of War, Gamemaster documentary) to discuss Montgomery...

The 20/20 Series with Tara Miele

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In November 2021, we welcomed Feature/TV Director Tara Miele as part of The 20/20 Series, created by NYFA’s Creative Director of Filmmaking and Cinematography, Liz Hinlein. Tara Miele is a filmmaker originally from...

NYFA’s Q&A-List w/ Tova Laiter: “Three Months” team, Jared Frieder, Daniel Dubieki & Lara Alameddine

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the honor of hosting a live video Q&A with Jared Frieder, Daniel Dubieki and Lara Alameddine to discuss the process of bringing Three Months to screen NYFA students and alumni. Tov...

NYFA Guest Speaker Series: The Importance of Publishing your work

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The importance of publishing your work can't be understated. Getting your work out there for the world to see is a hugely gratifying feeling. But it's not just about getting your work seen. Publishing your work can al...

The 20/20 Series with Patrick Capone

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In February 2022, we welcomed Award-Winning Director of Photography Patrick Capone as part of The 20/20 Series, created by NYFA’s Creative Director of Filmmaking and Cinematography, Liz Hinlein. Patrick Capone bega...

The 20/20 Series with Anka Malatynska

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In June 2021, we welcomed again Award-Winning Cinematographer Anka Malatynska as part of The 20/20 Series, created by NYFA’s Creative Director of Filmmaking and Cinematography, Liz Hinlein. The accolades for Anka M...