Academic Programs

NYFA Los Angeles Holds an Immersive Crane Workshop
August 22, 2024

NYFA Los Angeles Holds an Immersive Crane Workshop

This July, NYFA’s Cinematography department held a hands-on Crane Workshop for MFA Cinematography students. In this immersive workshop, students worked directly with this essential filmmaking tool, a 32-foot telescoping crane…

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Acting for Film 1-Semester Program & Workshops in Italy Running This Fall
August 8, 2024

Acting for Film 1-Semester Program & Workshops in Italy Running This Fall

Beginning September 22, 2024, NYFA’s campus in the historic city of Florence, Italy will offer credit-bearing semester-length programs and short-term workshops in Acting for Film. These programs are designed to…

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NYFA Digital Editing Instructors Win Awards & Stream on Netflix!
July 23, 2024

NYFA Digital Editing Instructors Win Awards & Stream on Netflix!

NYFA is excited to announce two major accomplishments from our NYFA Post-Production (Editing) Instructors. Two-time Emmy Award nominee Terence Donnellan won two Telly Awards for his impactful short documentary film,…

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NYFA Alum Ilda Mason Joins Opening Number at Memorable 77th Tony Awards
June 20, 2024

NYFA Alum Ilda Mason Joins Opening Number at Memorable 77th Tony Awards

Every year, The Tony Awards recognizes excellence in musical theatre and theatre. This year’s 77th Tony Awards was no exception, awarding brave and powerful narrative storytelling. The 2023-2024 season was…

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NYFA Alums Premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival
June 11, 2024

NYFA Alums Premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival

This June, we celebrate NYFA alumni premiering films at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. This year’s jurors include NYFA alum Francesca Scorsese, NYFA Guest Speaker Kim Cattrall, David O. Russell, Selma…

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NYFA Cinematography Alum Ilaria Serantoni is Booked and Busy
May 23, 2024

NYFA Cinematography Alum Ilaria Serantoni is Booked and Busy

It’s Spring, and NYFA Cinematography alum Ilaria Serantoni has graciously made time in her very busy schedule to talk to NYFA. We’re at the Coppola Cafe in Manhattan, and early…

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Who was Chuck Jones? The Famous Animator’s Characters Come Alive in an Evening with Guest Speaker Craig Kausen
May 14, 2024

Who was Chuck Jones? The Famous Animator’s Characters Come Alive in an Evening with Guest Speaker Craig Kausen

Craig Kausen, grandson of the legendary animation filmmaker, Chuck Jones, spoke in a special guest speaker event for NYFA students and faculty. Kausen discussed the work and career of Chuck…

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NYFA New York Students, Faculty, and Alum Sparkle in Spring Performances
May 2, 2024

NYFA New York Students, Faculty, and Alum Sparkle in Spring Performances

This Spring, NYFA and Carnegie Hall once again partnered for Fall of the Weimar Republic: Dancing on the Precipice, programming that included three events held at New York Film Academy’s…

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nyfa screenwriting faculty
April 22, 2024

NYFA New York Screenwriting Faculty: Interview with Randall Dottin

Randall Dottin, Chair of Screenwriting at our NYFA New York campus, believes in the power of storytelling. While his first passion was acting, Randall quickly found his purpose in filmmaking…

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