Guest Speakers

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the New York Film Academy
March 1, 2018

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the New York Film Academy

This Women’s History Month, which also includes International Women’s Day on March 8, the New York Film Academy joins the conversation on gender inclusivity with an updated Gender Inequality in…

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Wonder Woman Writer Allan Heinberg Joins New York Film Academy Guest Speaker Series
February 15, 2018

Wonder Woman Writer Allan Heinberg Joins New York Film Academy Guest Speaker Series

The New York Film Academy was proud to welcome Wonder Woman screenwriter Allan Heinberg to its Los Angeles Campus. Heinberg has written for Party of Five, Sex in the City,…

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Pete Hammond is Guest Speaker at New York Film Academy Los Angeles
February 15, 2018

Pete Hammond is Guest Speaker at New York Film Academy Los Angeles

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Deadline film critic and reporter, Pete Hammond, joined New York Film Academy (NYFA) students for a Q & A at the Los Angeles campus. NYFA Director…

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Tom Fontana Visits New York Film Academy as Special Guest Speaker
February 15, 2018

Tom Fontana Visits New York Film Academy as Special Guest Speaker

This week, New York Film Academy welcomed producer Tom Fontana to its New York City campus as a part of the ongoing Producing Department Industry Speaker Series. As a part…

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Artist William Wegman is Guest Speaker at New York Film Academy
February 9, 2018

Artist William Wegman is Guest Speaker at New York Film Academy

The New York Film Academy Guest Speaker Series welcomed acclaimed visual artist William Wegman to the New York Film Academy this month.  Speaking to a packed house at the NYFA…

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Art LaFleur is Guest Speaker at New York Film Academy Los Angeles
January 30, 2018

Art LaFleur is Guest Speaker at New York Film Academy Los Angeles

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) was thrilled to have actor Art LaFleur at the Los Angeles campus on Jan. 18, 2018, as a part of the Guest Speaker Series….

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New York Film Academy Welcomes Alum Barret Bowman of OhForShow as Guest Speaker
January 29, 2018

New York Film Academy Welcomes Alum Barret Bowman of OhForShow as Guest Speaker

The first Alumni Spotlight Showcase of 2018 kicked off on this January at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles campus. Alumni Relations Coordinator Gabriela Egito hosted an evening…

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New York Film Academy Master Class With Lyle Kessler Wraps With Impressive Performances
December 22, 2017

New York Film Academy Master Class With Lyle Kessler Wraps With Impressive Performances

This December, students from the New York Film Academy’s Acting for Film 2-Year Conservatory performed scenes written and directed by renowned actor/playwright Lyle Kessler. The performances were the culmination of…

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“Mindhunter” Screening with Guest Speaker Happy Anderson at New York Film Academy
December 12, 2017

“Mindhunter” Screening with Guest Speaker Happy Anderson at New York Film Academy

David Fincher’s critically-acclaimed Netflix series “Mindhunter” has been described by Slant Magazine as “addictive and resonant,” and features the work of two New York Film Academy (NYFA) instructors. In the…

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