Q&As

Q&A With Mark Olsen, Chair, Musical Theatre Dept., New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Mark Olsen, Chair, Musical Theatre Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: How do I know if I can succeed as a professional Musical Theatre performer? MO: As anyone will tell you, there are simply no formulas or guarantees in the…

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Q&A With Adam Moore & Adam Finer On Screenwriting Careers
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Adam Moore & Adam Finer On Screenwriting Careers

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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Q&A With Michelle Potterf, Chair, Dance Dept., New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Michelle Potterf, Chair, Dance Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: How do I get the most out of the Dance program at NYFA? MP: While you are a student in the Dance program at New York Film Academy, make…

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Q&A With Andrea Swift, Chair, Documentary Filmmaking, New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Andrea Swift, Chair, Documentary Filmmaking, New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful documentary filmmaker? AS: Story. Story. Story. Tell a good story well—and cinematically—and the film world is your oyster….

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Q&A With Brian Dilg, Chair, Photography Dept., New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Brian Dilg, Chair, Photography Dept., New York Film Academy

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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Q&A With Salvatore Interlandi, Chair, Cinematography Dept., New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Salvatore Interlandi, Chair, Cinematography Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful cinematographer? SI: The first lesson is to understand the language of cinema and how images work together (to…

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Q&A With Nick Yellen, Producing Dept., New York Film Academy
May 27, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Nick Yellen, Producing Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What are some lessons to learn in order to become a successful producer? NY: Realizing that this isn’t a 9 to 5 job: it is not a hobby, but…

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Q&A With Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Dept., New York Film Academy
May 22, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful game designer? CS: Games are playable systems. Successful game designers understand how to prototype, playtest, iterate, and collaborate…

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Q&A With Lynda Goodfriend, Chair, Acting Dept., New York Film Academy Los Angeles
May 21, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Lynda Goodfriend, Chair, Acting Dept., New York Film Academy Los Angeles

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful actor? LG: There are many actors who pursue this career professionally. Being a Personal Manager for over 30…

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