Monthly Archives: October 2012

New York Film Academy BFA Acting School

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Over the course of the last 2 years, I have been a student of the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. Throughout my time here I have had the opportunity to learn about acting in the most unique and intriguing ways possible. The New York Film Academy has become a second home to me. The administration has always been helpful with my requests and needs, and the teachers are some of the most respected and successful people in the business today. The teachers have become like parents to me, and they have made my experience here the best that it could possibly be. From technique classes to business classes, this university has given me all of the necessary tools to polish my craft and apply the skills learned to the regular world of entertainment and film. I have had not just the opportunity to become a better actor, but a better person as well. NYFA has always been there to ensure my education is the best that it could be and provide me with opportunities that go beyond what is necessary to be successful.

At New York Film Academy, we also get the amazing opportunities to listen to guest speakers. These speakers are the top tier of success stories in this industry and it is an amazing opportunity to hear them speak about their lives, experiences, and the ways that they have attacked their careers with nothing but honesty and advice to help us out in our future successes as well. From course curriculum to the projects we do outside of class, I have had numerous chances to practice my craft as well as find ways to succeed as a human being. Assistance has always been provided with finances and student aid, along with assistance from instructors outside of the normal class hours. This school gives us a chance to showcase our talent and progress by giving us live performances and film screenings to the general public. Each individual staff member of this school brings a unique approach to the industry and encourages all of the students to find their own paths. The school has given so much to its students, and I think that it will only come as no surprise to see myself and other students pay that forward through the success we share in our careers ahead of us. Thank you NYFA for an unforgettable experience and many more still to come.

-Daniel Snyder

New York Film Academy Graduate Student

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Within the worldwide realm of filmmaking, New York Film Academy (NYFA) is a miracle maker! Why? Irrespective of nationality, age, or prior training, NYFA has the ability to systematically help their students discover their latent talents and ultimately finesse it to a point such that the students could confidently venture out into the boundless world of fantasy and magic (film industry) with a significant chance of making a difference.

Though resident in the United States, I’m originally from Nigeria and I’m in my late 40s. My pre-New York Film Academy training was in business. Armed with B. Hons. from The Hague University, and BBA from Texas Tech, it didn’t take long after graduation for me to figure out that knowledge in business was not enough to realize my desire to help improve humanity. It would take a niche product for my natural and acquired entrepreneurial tendencies to amount to anything.

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New York Film Academy Associates Degree Acting Student

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I started at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles back in 2010. Upon entering, I fell in love with the craft and the school instantaneously. Every one of my classmates was as excited to be there as I was. We were from all over the world. I’m from Canada and I thought it was going to be hard to meet people and make friends, but when you are all brought together for the love of the same craft, getting to know people is pretty easy.

The thing that is unique about this school is that it is all hands-on training. Of course there is in class work, but you learn and hone your skills by physically getting up and doing what we came here to do. Without a doubt, the teachers are what made my experience here a beneficial one. Not only does this school have a staff that is more than capable of teaching the classes, they are also working in the business themselves. I don’t think that there was a better way to learn than to be working beside those teachers that were working themselves. They don’t only teach, but they inspire us. We go on a journey at this school. We learn the craft and grow in it as well.
The classes at this school train us in every aspect of this business. Whether it be ‘Scene Study,’ where you put together scenes and polish them up for a performance, or Stage Combat: where Jack Huang teaches Tai Chi and how to fight for stage combat. With many different types of teachers, (some working with Shakespeare, others working with commercials, and sitcoms.) you learn all aspects of the business. This school also has seminars all of the time. Whether it be a seminar from a celebrity guest to show a screening of one of their films, or one of the staff members (like Chris Devane) who are just so passionate about what they do and want to pass on all of their knowledge onto their students. You have access to a never ending field of knowledge at New York Film Academy.
I spent two years at this school and received my Associates Degree, and I loved every day of it. The skills that I obtained from my lessons are what helped me to become the working actor that I am today. I am proud to be a New York Film Academy graduate.
-Adam Shirley

New York Film Academy MFA Acting Student

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My experience at New York Film Academy was phenomenal. The teachers really care about their students and they know the industry extremely well. Caitlin Muelder taught me so much about acting and how to be a true actor. Valerie Hubbard taught me the craft of the art as well as the business side of how to pursue acting. Maria Gobetti taught me Meisner and really helped me get to the core emotions needed for this art. Suzanne Kent helped me gain improv skills and pushed me beyond what I thought I was capable of doing. Acting is a passion of mine. I would be lost without the teachers at New York Film Academy that really try to help you grow as an actor and actually get work in Los Angeles.

Thank you!

-Moriel Adimor

New York Film Academy Acting for Film Program

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New York Film Academy is an excellent academy that promotes professional and personal growth of the student. I made this conclusion from my own experience – studying Acting within its walls.

First, I want to mention the most important thing for me – the human relationship. I asked the American students if all the schools in the U.S. are the same as New York Film Academy. They replied that they never met such a high level of interaction between staff and students. Administration at New York Film Academy helped and supported me greatly in my difficult life situations, which I did not even count on. In any situation where I have a question or problem (not even about NYFA), or if I needed advice and/or concrete help – I was always being helped, guided, and supported. New York Film Academy saved me many times, and if it were not for the administration of the Academy, I do not even know how I would have gotten out of difficult life situations.

All teachers at New York Film Academy are working professionals. Their expertly constructed lessons, guidance of our professional development, and caring and considerate participation of Administration of the Academy made my learning experience unforgettable. I stress this because international students, cut off from home and family, in a foreign country where they speak a different language, have a very hard life! And NYFA for me, as for many other foreign students, is home!

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New York Film Academy 1 Year Acting for Film Student

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Hi Chris,

It’s good to keep a connection with New York Film Academty. A part of my heart is still there.

I had been an actor before I went to New York Film Academy, but I decided to study in acting in Hollywood! After graduation, I worked in 5 movies and felt a big difference in my acting! Now I am ready to build many characters, and build a successful acting career.
THANK YOU New York Film Academy! THANK YOU TO ALL MY TEACHERS!

-Sergey Denga

New York Film Academy MFA Acting Student

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The New York Film Academy is a very good school. I was in the MFA Acting for Film program. The teachers and the classes are great. I learned a lot about Meisner Technique which is the acting technique I use, so it was very helpful and let me grow as an actress .
It  also gave me the opportunity to meet incredible people from all over the world with different experiences, which also made me grow as a person. I have so many wonderful experiences there. I would never think that I would have had the opportunity to shoot in Universal Studios’ Backlot, and to have Q & A’s with the most important people in the industry. Overall, New York Film Academy has provided me with the tools to build a career and face the real world.
-Jessica Garza

New York Film Academy Student

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Dear Evan, New York Film Academy Admissions Counselor
I think that New York Film Academy was a great experience and helped me in many ways as an actor and as a director. The organization is doing great things not only in New York, where it has become an institution, but across the globe. I really enjoyed my experience and am thankful for the help New York Film Academy gave me in continuing the pursuit of my career.
Best regards,  Leo Zaza (Hasan Aslan)

New York Film Academy Student

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Hi Blake, New York Film Academy Admissions Counselor

What can I say?! Peter Stone and Jennifer Norton are two amazing teachers with big hearts and very professional! The days are full and I feel like I’m learning a lot! I decided to continue in the one year course in Florence.

The other teachers are fantastic too and very supportive.

Talk to you soon,
Thomas Mennell

New York Film Academy Acting Student

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Hello,

My name is Ndaka Chigariro. I was enrolled at New York Film Academy by Jack Newman, who made my application process very smooth. I’ve enjoyed my time at New York Film Academy LA largely because I had an enthusiastic team of instructors, who never gave up on me when I was running low on hope of harnessing the necessary tools to enable me to be an actor. With what I’ve learn, I can certifiably say that I’ve grown as a budding actor. The Meisner classes were key in understanding my role as an actor. I now see where I’ve been wrong in the work I’ve done in the past. Without Meisner, the other classes would have been useless for me, I’d say.

I intend to pursue acting as a career, and hope to produce stories. I’d also like to write and hopefully direct films in the future. For now, I’ll focus on acting and screenwriting. I’ve just inquired about the screenwriting course at New York Film Academy and hope to enroll next year.

Overall, I have to say I’m excited to have had the opportunity to attend New York Film Academy and learn the amount of skills I’ve acquire. I look forward to joining the working world next year.

Regards,
Ndaka Chigariro