The Backlot

In this podcast episode, New York Film Academy sits down with Academy Award® Nominated Actor, Kathleen Turner. Kathleen Turner discusses her past acting experiences in classic movies, such as, "Body Heat," "Romancing The Stone," "Prizzi's Honor," as well as the importance of not letting yourself be typecast.

Sit down with the legendary, Oscar-nominated producer Frank Marshall. He has worked closely with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas on movie classics like Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, The Goonies. He's also the producer behind M. Night Shamalan's The Sixth Sense.

Sit down with the actor and producer, Cindy Williams in this New York Film Academy podcast episode. Cindy Williams discusses working with legendary directors George Lucas on "American Graffiti," and Francis Ford Coppola as well as how she eventually landed her iconic role as Shirley on the timeless sitcom, "Laverne and Shirley."

Get to know the talented and versatile Dolph Lundgren on The Backlot as he speaks of his transition into acting and his iconic role, Ivan Drago in Rocky IV.

Get to know the Chief Executive of the Swedish Film Institute and powerhouse of the gender equality in film movement, Anna Serner. Listen as she explains how she devised a plan to make waves and make change within the Swedish film industry and those waves are making their way to Hollywood as well.

Sit down with the actor, director, and producer Henry Winkler in this New York Film Academy podcast episode. Henry Winkler is best known for his role on Happy Days as The Fonze. Check out this episode of The Backlot online today!

In this podcast episode, New York Film Academy brings you the Oscar-nominated producer, Sherry Lansing. Sherry Lansing discusses some of her most famous films like "Fatal Attraction," "Indecent Proposal;" how "Saving Private Ryan" magically came together, and how "Titanic" was erroneously predicted by many to be the biggest bust of all time. Listen this episode of The Backlot now!

Sit down with the Academy Award-winning actor J. K. Simmons in this New York Film Academy podcast episode. J. K. Simmons discusses his first experiences on stage and acting in incredible movies and TV shows, such as, "OZ" and "Whiplash." Check out this episode of The Backlot online today!

Get to know Dan Gilroy, the incredible screenwriter behind Nightcrawler as he discusses his creative process and openness to experimental screenwriting.

Join us on New York Film Academy's podcast, The Backlot and listen to our latest interview with actor, producer, and director Edward James Olmos as he describes his experience filming "Stand and Deliver" and gives valuable advice to aspiring actors.