Our business is the training of professionals for the entertainment and media industry, (E&M).
The Academy of Film, Television, Stage and Performing Arts (AFTSPA) is a 'fully vested' not for-profit (501c3) corporation located in Goshen, NY. Our mission is to train and develop individuals as professionals for careers in, on and behind the scenes of film, TV, Stage and Performance Art. The entertainment and media (E&M) industry is now a $2 trillion (and still growing) business. It is the only industry in these United States that currently generates a significant balance of trade surplus. In fact, nearly 80% of ALL E&M commercially produced worldwide is 'Made in the USA.
What's more, New York State has recently surpassed California in production of E&M product. Orange County, NY is uniquely positioned to take full advantage of the opportunities that presents, once there are trained personnel available to hire. The best news in this labor intensive' manufacturing industry is that you cannot export the jobs!
AFTSPA is training local talent to full fill the growing demand for skilled workers in this industry for the imminent boom that is coming to the Hudson Valley. It is our belief in and overriding commitment, to work together to recreate the world through conscientious entertainment that makes everything work better for everyone.
Keywords: act, voice, actor, singing, film, TV, camera, seth riggs, Meisner, directing, production, stage
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
AFTSPA was created 4 years ago on 1/14/15
What is your primary product or service?
Primary product: The professional training and placement of talent and technical personal for the purposes of producing all forms of entertainment.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
With 50 years in entertainment having expertise at all levels and forms of performance and production, it became imperative for us too establish a program that supplies all industry needs for products being devolved and produced in this area.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Having been schooled in the best professional techniques and work in performance (Meisner, Riggs, Graham, etc) we provide the most effective healthy conscientious training for performers. Combined that with international experience having worked with top professionals behind the scenes and the cameras, we present the total cost effective package of comprehensive development for all personal for the industry.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one and we are planning to expand
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are provided in 222 Greenwich Ave, Goshen, New York.
What type of payments do you accept?
All forms of verifiable funding.
Which areas do you service?
The North East Tri-state area and beyond. (NY, NJ, CT, and PA)
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Company is runned by Nan Gil-Wilson and David Wilson. 501 C3 corporation
What are your hours of operation?
9a.m. to 6p.m. Monday- Saturday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Everything works.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"The two greatest commandments are to love god above all and to love thy neighbor to love thy self."