HOLLYWOOD
INTERNATIONAL
FILM ACADEMY, INC
Board of Directors
About
HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM ACADEMY, INC.
Welcome to Hollywood International Film Academy, where successful industry professionals pass on their skill and wisdom to the next generation of ambitious young Filmmakers and new digital media artists. There are many institutions offering a similar education in the visual storytelling technique. What makes HIFA stand out is our handpicked faculty whose industry experience goes beyond technical training and academic certification. Our instructors are active, passionately driven artists and practitioners working in both Hollywood and in overseas capacities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ACE
CRUZ-HERRERA
Founder/ CEO
A graduate from the University of Southern California Film School with a MFA degree in Cinema/Television.” Over 30 years experience in producing and directing Hollywood films. Founder of Spirit Fims, LLC a production company that has made many films since 1998.
Alan J. Bailey
Michael Madsen
Treasurer/CFO
Board Advisor
Served as a Senior Financial Executive with Paramount Pictures for 35 years, including being its Senior Vice President and Treasurer (1974-2009). In this capacity, he was responsible for Paramount’s global financial management.
“Michael Madsen is an American actor, producer, director, writer, poet and photographer. His first major film role was in Thelma & Louise (1991), and he is best known for working with director Quentin Tarantino in the iconic[3]role of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs (1992).”
