Academic Programs

New York Film Academy Veteran & Cinematography Alum’s Horror Feature Streaming on Amazon & iTunes
January 12, 2018

New York Film Academy Veteran & Cinematography Alum’s Horror Feature Streaming on Amazon & iTunes

NYFA veteran alum Alister Conway has found success with his first independently-produced feature film. The Doll takes the familiar horror trope of a haunted doll coming to violent life to…

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Packed House For New York Film Academy Gold Coast Screening
January 11, 2018

Packed House For New York Film Academy Gold Coast Screening

For New York Film Academy Gold Coast’s May 2017 Diploma Filmmaking students, the holidays didn’t just represent the end of 2017, but the end of a year of learning, training…

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New York Film Academy Alumnus Yassin Koptan Brings Cairokee’s “Layla” to Life
January 11, 2018

New York Film Academy Alumnus Yassin Koptan Brings Cairokee’s “Layla” to Life

New York Film Academy filmmaking alumnus Yassin Koptan has done what many young filmmakers dream of doing: he made a music video for his favorite rock band. Cairokee is a…

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A 2018 Kickoff From the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School
January 8, 2018

A 2018 Kickoff From the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School

Welcome to the first NYFA Broadcast Journalism update of 2018! Here in New York City, the biggest news story of the new year is the weather. At times, accurate weather…

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New York Film Academy Alum Uzair Merchant is Best Indie Director at Los Angeles Film Awards
January 8, 2018

New York Film Academy Alum Uzair Merchant is Best Indie Director at Los Angeles Film Awards

In the middle of a the entertainment industry’s award season, it’s easy to see how a prestigious award can mean more than its weight in glitter or gold. Winning an…

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From the Olympics to “Vikings” with New York Film Academy Acting Alum Ragga Ragnars
January 5, 2018

From the Olympics to “Vikings” with New York Film Academy Acting Alum Ragga Ragnars

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film alum Ragga Ragnars has quite the resume: the two-time-Olympic-swimmer-turned-actress recently snagged a role on the hit show “Vikings.” NYFA had the chance…

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“The Truth” About New York Film Academy Acting Alum Fahad Olayan
January 2, 2018

“The Truth” About New York Film Academy Acting Alum Fahad Olayan

Since he was just a teenager, New York Film Academy (NYFA) alumnus Fahad Olayan has had a solid plan for his life. Through hard work and determination, he has already…

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Harper’s Bazaar Profiles New York Film Academy Alum Khadijah Kudsi
December 27, 2017

Harper’s Bazaar Profiles New York Film Academy Alum Khadijah Kudsi

With the 14th Annual Dubai International Film Festival coming to a close this December, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia profiled six pioneering female filmmakers from the Middle East, including New York Film…

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New York Film Academy Master Class With Lyle Kessler Wraps With Impressive Performances
December 22, 2017

New York Film Academy Master Class With Lyle Kessler Wraps With Impressive Performances

This December, students from the New York Film Academy’s Acting for Film 2-Year Conservatory performed scenes written and directed by renowned actor/playwright Lyle Kessler. The performances were the culmination of…

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