Guest Speakers

“Fences” Actor Russell Hornsby Holds Workshop with Acting Students at NYFA
February 2, 2017

“Fences” Actor Russell Hornsby Holds Workshop with Acting Students at NYFA

Denzel Washington’s “Fences,” in which he stars and directs, was recently nominated for four Academy Awards. Based on the August Wilson play, “Fences,” tells the story of Troy Maxson, a mid-century…

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Jonathan Shaw Presents “Finding Noah” to NYFA LA
January 17, 2017

Jonathan Shaw Presents “Finding Noah” to NYFA LA

On Wednesday, Jan. 6th, Jonathan P. Shaw presented his documentary “Finding Noah” for students at the New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus. NYFA LA Chair of Documentary Barbara Multer-Wellin…

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NYFA Welcomes Writer & Director of Award-Winning “Shadow Boxing”
December 15, 2016

NYFA Welcomes Writer & Director of Award-Winning “Shadow Boxing”

On Monday, December 12th, Ryan Taylor Lopez gave a Q & A at the Los Angeles Campus of New York Film Academy. Lopez is the writer and director of the award-winning…

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New York Film Academy Sits Down with Actress Kim Cattrall
December 13, 2016

New York Film Academy Sits Down with Actress Kim Cattrall

This past Friday, Dec. 9th, the New York Film Academy’s new theater at 17 Battery Place hosted Kim Cattrall for an exclusive Q&A with Acting for Film Chair Glynis Rigsby and…

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NYFA Welcomes President of Entertainment at Fox Broadcasting, David Madden
December 5, 2016

NYFA Welcomes President of Entertainment at Fox Broadcasting, David Madden

On Wednesday, November 30, David Madden, President of Entertainment at Fox Broadcasting, held a Q & A for students perusing degrees in Acting, Directing, and Filmmaking. Madden has helped bring…

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NYFA Doc Students Talk with Legendary Documentary Filmmakers Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker
December 2, 2016

NYFA Doc Students Talk with Legendary Documentary Filmmakers Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker

On November 21, 2016, MFA documentary students from New York Film Academy Los Angeles had the opportunity to listen in on a conversation with legendary documentary filmmakers Chris Hegedus and…

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NYFA LA Sits Down with Reailty TV Showrunner Eric Streit
November 18, 2016

NYFA LA Sits Down with Reailty TV Showrunner Eric Streit

It’s not every day that New York Film Academy documentary students have a chance to meet a man whose past jobs range from running for U.S. Congress in Kentucky to…

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NYFA LA Welcomes Special Guest Eric Goldberg, Disney Animator: “Moana”
November 18, 2016

NYFA LA Welcomes Special Guest Eric Goldberg, Disney Animator: “Moana”

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, legendary Disney animator Eric Goldberg brought an exclusive preview of Disney’s latest project, “Moana” to New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus. The chair of animation,…

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A Discussion with Hollywood Manager Nicholas Bogner at NYFA LA
November 17, 2016

A Discussion with Hollywood Manager Nicholas Bogner at NYFA LA

On November 9, 2016, Hollywood Manager, Nicholas Bogner, gave a spirited Q and A at the New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus. Bogner represents such giants as Millie Bobby…

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