Guest Speakers

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Congratulates the 2020 Golden Globe Award Winners
January 6, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Congratulates the 2020 Golden Globe Award Winners

Last night the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards concluded with the usual mix of comedic highlights, emotional speeches, and upset surprises that audiences have come to expect from awards season….

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Celebrates 2020 Guild Awards
December 23, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Celebrates 2020 Guild Awards

Each year, even before the holiday season wraps up, Hollywood’s awards season begins, preceding a series of award ceremonies early in the next year and culminating with the Academy Awards. …

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes Veteran Game Developer Tony Barnes
December 13, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes Veteran Game Developer Tony Barnes

On Thursday, October 24, New York Film Academy played host to veteran game developer Antonio “Tony” Barnes. Barnes came to speak at NYFA as part of the school’s Masters of…

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Noted Film Critic Peter Rainer Discusses ‘Straight Time’ with New York Film Academy (NYFA)
December 12, 2019

Noted Film Critic Peter Rainer Discusses ‘Straight Time’ with New York Film Academy (NYFA)

On Thursday, December 5, New York Film Academy hosted a screening and discussion with noted film critic Peter Rainer on Straight Time, directed by Ulu Grosbard. Made in 1978, the…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Celebrates 2020 Golden Globe Nominations
December 9, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Celebrates 2020 Golden Globe Nominations

Nominations for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning, with several going to projects that New York Film Academy (NYFA) alumni, faculty, and guest speakers have worked…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes Top CAA Agent Chris Andrews
December 6, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes Top CAA Agent Chris Andrews

On Tuesday, December 3, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the pleasure to host Chris Andrews, top talent agent at the industry-leading Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Tova Laiter, Director…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screens Groundbreaking VR Film ‘Agent Emerson’ with Director and BFA Filmmaking alum Ilya Rozhkov and Filmmaking Team
November 19, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screens Groundbreaking VR Film ‘Agent Emerson’ with Director and BFA Filmmaking alum Ilya Rozhkov and Filmmaking Team

New York Film Academy (NYFA) recently hosted a screening of groundbreaking VR action film Agent Emerson, followed by a Q&A with award-winning writer, director, producer, and NYFA BFA Filmmaking alum…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige
October 25, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige

On Wednesday, October 23, New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the pleasure to host Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel. He is also the…

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NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA) WELCOMES ‘JOHN WICK’ CREATOR DEREK KOLSTAD
October 22, 2019

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA) WELCOMES ‘JOHN WICK’ CREATOR DEREK KOLSTAD

On Tuesday, October 15, New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the pleasure of hosting Derek Kolstad, creator and writer of the iconic John Wick franchise starring Keanu Reeves. Tova Laiter, Director of…

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