Author: Jim Jennewein, Chair, Screenwriting Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles What are the two top industry trends that most affect the lives and careers of screenwriters today? The…
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Q: Do I need to do Storyboards for my animation? TF: While storyboards are not an absolute requirement to tell good stories, they provide an essential blueprint of how a…
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Author: Mike Civille, Chair, Filmmaking Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles In recent years, consumers have seen exciting new levels of quality television programming. Binge viewing has become the…
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Recently we sat down with Adam Moore, Associate Chair of Screenwriting, and Adam Finer, Chair of Industry Outreach & Professional Development, both based at the New York Film Academy’s Burbank…
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Author: Denis McCourt, MFA Associate Chair, Performing Arts Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles Having auditioned thousands of Actors and heard thousands of monologues over the years, here are…
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Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful photographer? BD: Photography is a highly technical medium, but every aspect of your technique has to become second…
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Author: Mark Sawicki, Co-Chair, Animation Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles One of the most challenging effects to recreate in animation is live action lighting. This has most commonly been…
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Author: Michael Sandoval, Co-Chair, Filmmaking Department, New York Film Academy Let’s say you’re between the ages of 16 and 30 and you’ve never made a film. Some rich guy comes…
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Author: Lynda Goodfriend, Chair, Acting Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles There are literally thousands of actors in Hollywood trying to “make it.” According to union statistics, approximately 80%…
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