Mark Sawicki, Chair of NYFA LA’s 3D Animation and Visual Effects
One of the more enticing aspects of the New York Film Academy is its belief that our instructors should not only be well versed in their crafts, but also strongly…
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August 31, 2015
July 30, 2015
A Stop Motion Gift from China
New York Film Academy Los Angeles animation students recently enjoyed a rare treat when visiting professor and stop motion artist Xian Wu gave a presentation of his amazing works, including clips…
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July 29, 2015
East Meets West to Share the Magic of Animation
New York Film Academy was thrilled to host animator Weiyu Wang (Let’s Wait Together) at our NYFA Los Angeles campus. As an artist in residence, Mr. Wang had the opportunity…
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July 27, 2015
Animation Director Roger Allers Inspires NYFA Students
New York Film Academy students were treated to a special sneak peek preview of the new animated version of Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet (produced by Salma Hayek) followed by a…
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May 14, 2015
NYFA Alum brings 3D Animation to the Stage
On Wednesday, May 13, New York Film Academy 3D Animation alumnus and instructor Mark Reynolds stormed Baltimore’s prestigious Center Stage Theater — not as an actor or musician, but as a…
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May 11, 2015
Why Motion Capture is an Essential Part of Animation VFX
The New York Film Academy Animation Department caught up with two former 3D Animation students, Chad Waldschmidt and Scott Cullen. Waldschmidt is a 3D animator living and working in New York…
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April 27, 2015
VFX Oscar Winner Ian Hunter Speaks on “Interstellar” at NYFA
New York Film Academy students in Los Angeles had a glimpse into the new dimensions of filmmaking with a screening of Interstellar and the subsequent presentation by VFX supervisor and…
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January 14, 2015
Animation Writer Eugene Son Draws Up Helpful Advice for NYFA Students
Animation and comic book writer Eugene Son recently joined New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class, entertaining students with his story of how this Southern California native came to…
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November 19, 2014
NYFA Basketball Kicks off in NYC
Due to the success of our basketball team in Los Angeles, the New York Film Academy in New York City started a league of its own. The league was established to promote…
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