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New York Film Academy 3 Week Filmmaking Student

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Dear Stephanie, New York Film Academy Admissions Counselor

Allow me to take this opportunity to thank you dearly for the good time my daughter Rama had the last three weeks at the New York Film Academy – an experience that will be forever engraved in her memory.

Take care and thank you again.

Diala Tinawi, Rama’s mom

Our Daughter, Rama, is already planing for next year’s course. She also has an Italian friend who is looking forward to join after he heard about her wonderful experience.
I thank you and all at New York Film Academy for your professional efforts to ensure the success of the course and well being of the students.
Zak Tinawai, Rama’s father

New York Film Academy 4 Week Acting Student

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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)

New York Film Academy Filmmaking Student

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Dear Claude Kerven, Filmmaking Chair of New York Film Academy

I have been meaning to let you know how all your interest in me and
wonderful support you gave, have played out. Over the last year or so
Giacomo and I have collaborated on two really interesting short
videos. Giacomo is a gem and we both often refer to the Bob McKee
lectures you suggested we see.

Anyway, just wanted to say thank you and perhaps buy you a
coffee next time I am downtown. My website is (michaeldonnelly.com)
the two videos, In Transit and Venice Story are in Videos.

My very best wishes,

Michael Donnelly

New York Film Academy Disney Orlando

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Dear New York Film Academy,

I wanted to say thanks for having such an awesome camp at New York Film Academy Disney in Orlando. My son, Bryce came for the first time. He did one week film camp. He wants to come back for three weeks next year. He has OCD / anxiety and worries a lot. Your staff was so patient and good to him. Bryce learned a lot and had a great experience. Please tell Becca, Michael, and Sean thanks for all they did and the rest of the staff. Have a great summer.

Susan Botsford

New York Film Academy Disney Orlando Student

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First, let me commend you on your choice of professionals you have sent to lead this large New York Film Academy group here at Disney.  Everyone from Michael to Alex to Gina to Shawn to Cindy is obviously a carefully chosen professional who excels in his/her area of expertise.  Their commitment, knowledge, ability to teach, organize, and remain pleasant and cooperative at all times is “spot on.”

The confidence and organization of the New York Film Academy Orlando Team allows me, as the parent, to NOT worry or question my decision to send Lana here at the age of 13.  She is in good hands and I know it.  The security and tight ship your people run is imperative in this situation and they have it totally under control.

Next, let me tell you what a memorable experience Lana is having here at New York Film Academy Orlando.  She is loving every second of class and is already upset about only having one week left.  The amount of material you have covered is voluminous, however, she is absorbing an amazing amount of it.  We homeschool Lana and her sister – and trust me when I tell you, there is NO WAY I could get them up at 4:30 am AND have them happy about it!  Well done.

Now that I see the caliber of professional you must entice to make this commitment, I understand why the course is priced where it is.  I now feel I have not “sent Lana to a course,” but rather, I have made an investment in her future.

I thank each of you for your commitment to excellence and will recommend this program without reservation to colleagues and friends.

Best Regards and many thanks,

Anne Winjum (Lana’s mother)

New York Film Academy 2 Year Acting Student

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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