Academic Programs

NYFA Alumnus Anthony James Faure Releases “Kids With Guns”
June 23, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Anthony James Faure Releases “Kids With Guns”

Anthony James Faure worked in the film industry for five years before coming to the New York Film Academy. When he started the 1-Year Filmmaking Program he was also starting the post-production…

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Spring 2017 Highlights from NYFA Los Angeles’ Acting for Film Department
June 22, 2017

Spring 2017 Highlights from NYFA Los Angeles’ Acting for Film Department

It’s been a busy semester at for the Acting for Film Department at the New York Film Academy Los Angeles. In addition to our fabulous curriculum, we also hosted industry…

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Musical Theatre Alumnus Pierre Marais to Perform in Baayork Lee’s “A Chorus Line,” “Dancing Queen” and “West Side Story”
June 21, 2017

Musical Theatre Alumnus Pierre Marais to Perform in Baayork Lee’s “A Chorus Line,” “Dancing Queen” and “West Side Story”

Pierre Marais comes from a family of circus performing trapeze artists from Ringling Brothers’ Barnum and Bailey, who were undoubtedly influential towards his aspirations to perform in his own way….

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NYFA Alumnus Todd Lien Talks “You Have More Friends Than You Know” on NYFA Hour
June 20, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Todd Lien Talks “You Have More Friends Than You Know” on NYFA Hour

On Thursday, June 13, New York Film Academy alumnus Todd Lien appeared on the NYFA Hour for a special Pride month interview. The Popcorn Talk Network was proud to host…

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June Updates From the Broadcast Journalism School
June 19, 2017

June Updates From the Broadcast Journalism School

There is an ongoing debate about whether the sort of digital content found on platforms like Vice qualifies as “journalism.” (My answer is generally “no.”) One of the exceptions is…

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A Q&A With “The Road” Cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe
June 19, 2017

A Q&A With “The Road” Cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe

On Tuesday, June 13, the New York Film Academy welcomed Javier Aguirresarobe to the Riverside Theater. His son, cinematographer Jon Aguirresarobe (“Hunter Gatherer”), was there to translate. Aguirresarobe is a…

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Student Games Shine at the NYFA Student Showcase
June 18, 2017

Student Games Shine at the NYFA Student Showcase

NYFA’s Game Design Department had another great showcase for graduating MFA and BFA students this June. This year, highlights from the students’ academic careers were on display, and they did not disappoint….

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Thomas Ian Nicholas & Brian Metcalf Screen “The Lost Tree” at NYFA LA
June 15, 2017

Thomas Ian Nicholas & Brian Metcalf Screen “The Lost Tree” at NYFA LA

On Monday, March 12, New York Film Academy students at the Los Angeles campus were treated to a screening of “The Lost Tree” followed by a Q&A with writer and director…

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NYFA Alumnus Alon Jawal Film “Visitors” Tours Festivals
June 15, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Alon Jawal Film “Visitors” Tours Festivals

New York Film Academy Alumni Alon Juwal has been on a veritable tour with his short film, “Visitors,” which has received nominations from the Newport Beach Film Festival, Phoenix ComicCon,…

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