Guest Speakers

Lessons From Storyboard Revisionist for DreamWorks Animation
August 2, 2016

Lessons From Storyboard Revisionist for DreamWorks Animation

This past week New York Film Academy Animation students were given an opportunity to meet with Diana Ling, storyboard revisionist for Hasbro’s Transformers. Ling has worked in advertising, storyboarding commercials…

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Producer Chris Armogida Visits with David O’Leary’s Business of Screenwriting Class
August 1, 2016

Producer Chris Armogida Visits with David O’Leary’s Business of Screenwriting Class

This past week, film producer Chris Armogida visited with David O’Leary’s Business of Screenwriting Class to regale his story of how he went from a development intern to a film producer.  …

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Kevin James, NYFA Alumnus Mike Soccio, and Producer Leo Severino Hold Panel at NYFA
July 27, 2016

Kevin James, NYFA Alumnus Mike Soccio, and Producer Leo Severino Hold Panel at NYFA

The King of Queens paid a visit to lower Manhattan this past Friday, as the New York Film Academy welcomed comedian and actor Kevin James. James began his career in stand…

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Legendary ICM Agent Boaty Boatwright Speaks at NYFA NYC
July 22, 2016

Legendary ICM Agent Boaty Boatwright Speaks at NYFA NYC

The New York Film Academy recently welcomed distinguished ICM talent agent, Boaty Boatwright, who has been in the business for fifty years. Moderated by producer Tova Laiter, the gracious guest…

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LEGENDARY TALENT AGENT BOATY BOATWRIGHT SPEAKS AT NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY
July 21, 2016

LEGENDARY TALENT AGENT BOATY BOATWRIGHT SPEAKS AT NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY

The New York Film Academy recently welcomed ICM Talent Agent, Boaty Boatwright, to its Guest Speaker Series in New York. Moderated by producer Tova Laiter, Boatwright spoke about her career in the entertainment industry,…

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Finding Your Visual Identity in the Digital Age with Ralph Gibson
July 19, 2016

Finding Your Visual Identity in the Digital Age with Ralph Gibson

Each month the New York Film Academy’s various locations holds an Open House for applicants and those interested in learning more about the hands-on programs offered in each specific discipline. This…

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Sony Chair Michael Lynton Says Now is the Best Time to Make Movies
July 13, 2016

Sony Chair Michael Lynton Says Now is the Best Time to Make Movies

With Sony’s new Ghostbusters film coming out this Friday, the timing couldn’t have been any better to welcome Chair of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Michael Lynton, to the New York Film…

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NYFA Welcomes Hong Kong Director Adam Wong
July 6, 2016

NYFA Welcomes Hong Kong Director Adam Wong

New York Film Academy welcomed Hong Kong director Adam Wong as part of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY) program, which showcased nine distinguished Hong Kong films in New…

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NYFA Alumni Panel Talks Business, Networking and Movie Trivia Following Screening of “Hellion”
July 1, 2016

NYFA Alumni Panel Talks Business, Networking and Movie Trivia Following Screening of “Hellion”

New York Film Academy had the pleasure of welcoming back alumni Tanner Beard, Steven Garcia, Ashley Eberbach, and Ryan Rottman. These former students returned after over a decade, having attended NYFA…

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