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
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
Going to New York Film Academy so far has been one of the best decisions that I’ve ever made in my life. I met a lot of talented, aspiring artists who have their own story to tell. I also found there were inspiring and wonderful teachers who helped us become the best that we can be. I have nothing but good things to say bout the school. Yes, it isn’t perfect, but the pros are far more present than the cons. Call this school all you want, but I recommend it, especially if you want to become a well-rounded actor!
New York Film Academy rocks!
-Samuel Oliver
Hi Stephanie, New York Film Academy Admissions Counselor,
Just wanted to send you a message to let you know how much Tyler loved the New York Film Academy Camp. He said it was even better than he ever expected. He thought that the teachers, especially Derek and Ms. Baker, were amazing and he misses them already. He said that all the counselors there were so nice to him and that the evening entertainment, especially walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, were memories he will never forget. He made so many friends from around the world and is still raving about his experience. I wish he signed up for the four week program!
Ty wanted me to pass on that he will never forget everyone there, even when he is famous ( you never know, anything is possible ) Have a great day.
Warm regards, Robin Watson (Tyler’s mom, 1 week acting program)
Dear Stephanie, New York Film Academy Admissions Counselor,
I am sincerely and incredibly appreciative of all you have done for us to make the New York Film Academy experience a good one!
We met her in person in New York, in December, and she took us on a tour to both campuses and did a mini coaching session with our son. The experience was wonderful. Both my husband and I wanted to go to acting school after spending the morning with Stephanie! Her energy, knowledge of acting/directing/coaching in combination with her knowledge of the New York Film Academy programs and the acting “business” were incredible. She even recommended a show, Traces, which we went to and loved – it beat Spiderman hands down!
Stephanie was always lightening fast in responding to all of my questions and great at communicating information to others about my son, his itinerary, his credits, etc. at New York Film Academy. We live in the Middle East and our son lives in South America, so getting things set up and well communicated across 3 continents was a big task. Stephanie made everything easy and was always personable and professional (and best of all funny!) I can’t thank her enough! The New York Film Academy is lucky to have you!
Thanks again!
Melissa, Pedro’s mom (4 week acting student)
I am currently attending the two year acting for film program and I will finish my first year on the 16th of June. I’m spending my second year at the Universal Studios campus to get my AFA degree.
From the start, my admissions counselor was very helpful and supportive through each step of my journey to New York and is still currently helping me with my transfer to LA. When in doubt, I know she is always there to consult and guide me.
I love a lot about New York Film Academy, but Acting for Film is my favorite class because we get to see the teacher direct a scene from an objective point of view and also practice our skills in front of the camera. It gives a real feel of what a set would be like and it helps us mentally and physically prepare for what that’s actually like. Most of our teachers are working professionals, which really gives an edge to the training because you know it’s coming from reality.
My Meisner teacher was my favorite instructor. He was taught by the master teacher (Meisner himself) and has carried on his teaching legacy for the last 25 years. He does not give up on us when we fail to understand how the technique should be used and therefore will repeatedly force us to keep going until we decipher the concept.
The atmosphere at New York Film Academy is like this – there are always going to be people there that support you, help you, not give up on you, but they’ll never coddle you or hand you anything. Like my admissions counselor always said, “We’re not going to prepare you for a business that doesn’t exist.”
My advice for anyone coming into New York Film Academy to study is the same advice I have been given by every teacher so far: be professional in everything you do. It starts on your first day, and should definitely not end when you graduate.
-Rajvi Lodhia