Guest Speakers

Iconic Actor Al Pacino Speaks at New York Film Academy
December 8, 2014

Iconic Actor Al Pacino Speaks at New York Film Academy

New York Film Academy students received the rare opportunity to participate in an intimate Q&A with one of the greatest actors in film history Al Pacino this past Thursday, December 4th…

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Julie Pacino Brings ‘Billy Bates’ to Her Alma Mater
December 5, 2014

Julie Pacino Brings ‘Billy Bates’ to Her Alma Mater

Following a summer run of the play Phoenix at the Cherry Lane Theatre in the West Village, Poverty Row Entertainment, founded by New York Film Academy Filmmaking graduate Julie Pacino,…

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Screenwriter Ian Shorr Joins Business of Screenwriting Class
December 3, 2014

Screenwriter Ian Shorr Joins Business of Screenwriting Class

On November 18th, screenwriter Ian Shorr dropped by our Business of Screenwriting class to explain how he went from literally representing himself to becoming one of the most sought after…

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A History Lesson from Emmy Award-Winner Robert Wuhl
December 3, 2014

A History Lesson from Emmy Award-Winner Robert Wuhl

Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, comedian and actor Robert Wuhl (Arliss, Bull Durham, Batman) came to New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles Campus and educated the students in the way he…

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Celebrity Photographer and WireImage.com Co-Founder Jeff Vespa Visits NYFA
November 25, 2014

Celebrity Photographer and WireImage.com Co-Founder Jeff Vespa Visits NYFA

j The New York Film Academy Los Angeles was honored to welcome celebrity photographer and co-founder of WireImage.com, Jeff Vespa, for a viewing of his work and Q&A. Mr. Vespa…

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Filmmaker Rowan Joffe Screens His New Thriller Starring Nicole Kidman & Colin Firth
November 21, 2014

Filmmaker Rowan Joffe Screens His New Thriller Starring Nicole Kidman & Colin Firth

Award-winning writer/director Rowan Joffe visited New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles branch to screen thriller Before I Go To Sleep, which he adapted for the screen from a S.J. Watson…

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Director Jeff Preiss Discusses Sundance Award-Winning ‘Low Down’
November 20, 2014

Director Jeff Preiss Discusses Sundance Award-Winning ‘Low Down’

This past Wednesday night, the New York Film Academy in Union Square held a special screening of the star-studded film, Low Down. The emotional drama is based on Amy-Jo Albany’s…

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Producer Bobby Sabelhaus Sits Down with NYFA Screenwriting Students
November 18, 2014

Producer Bobby Sabelhaus Sits Down with NYFA Screenwriting Students

On November 3rd, 2014, Bobby Sabelhaus sat down with New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class, regaling his unique story of how this one-time #1 national high school quarterback…

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A Memorable Evening with Unforgettable Actor James Karen
November 13, 2014

A Memorable Evening with Unforgettable Actor James Karen

New York Film Academy Los Angeles MFA Acting, BFA Acting, BFA Filmmaking and a mixture of other students had a special treat on November 4th when James Karen, a prolific stage…

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