Academic Programs

Pulitzer Prize Nominee Peter Rainer Discusses Film Critique
August 8, 2016

Pulitzer Prize Nominee Peter Rainer Discusses Film Critique

This past week, Pulitzer Prize nominee Peter Rainer stopped by New York Film Academy – Los Angeles to discuss what makes a good critic, what he sees as the next…

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NYFA Grad Working with DP for “Big Bang Theory” and “Mom”
August 5, 2016

NYFA Grad Working with DP for “Big Bang Theory” and “Mom”

Through the assistance of the New York Film Academy’s Alumni Department, recent grads have had their share of success in landing some really solid opportunities in the entertainment business. Such…

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NYFA Grad’s Photography Portfolio Hosted by Vogue Italia
August 4, 2016

NYFA Grad’s Photography Portfolio Hosted by Vogue Italia

Italian native and New York Film Academy Photography graduate, Paolo Testa, says he’s “constantly working on different projects” since graduating. His work primarily deals with magazines and clients in the fashion industry. “I…

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NYFA Welcomes Academy Award Nominated Actor Don Murray
August 4, 2016

NYFA Welcomes Academy Award Nominated Actor Don Murray

Historic actor and activist Don Murray presented his classic film Bus Stop — his first film starring opposite Marilyn Monroe — to the New York Film Academy. After the screening, students watched…

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NYFA Grads Awarded TriBeCa Film Grant for Screenplay “Falcon Lake”
August 3, 2016

NYFA Grads Awarded TriBeCa Film Grant for Screenplay “Falcon Lake”

Not only does the New York Film Academy provide an intensive hands-on experience, but it also sometimes plays the role of matchmaker for actors, filmmakers, writers and other creative artists to…

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NYFA Alumni Form Kaleidocircle Productions
August 2, 2016

NYFA Alumni Form Kaleidocircle Productions

A group of recent New York Film Academy alumni have teamed together to create a production company called Kaleidocircle Productions. Established as fifteen eager actors looking to continue their journey together, they are…

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Lessons From Storyboard Revisionist for DreamWorks Animation
August 2, 2016

Lessons From Storyboard Revisionist for DreamWorks Animation

This past week New York Film Academy Animation students were given an opportunity to meet with Diana Ling, storyboard revisionist for Hasbro’s Transformers. Ling has worked in advertising, storyboarding commercials…

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Screenwriting Instructor Dan Kay Pens “I.T.” with Pierce Brosnan
August 2, 2016

Screenwriting Instructor Dan Kay Pens “I.T.” with Pierce Brosnan

New York Film Academy Screenwriting Instructor Daniel Kay, writer of the film Pay the Ghost with Nicholas Cage, was recently mentioned in Deadline and Hollywood Reporter for his upcoming film, I.T., starring…

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Producer Chris Armogida Visits with David O’Leary’s Business of Screenwriting Class
August 1, 2016

Producer Chris Armogida Visits with David O’Leary’s Business of Screenwriting Class

This past week, film producer Chris Armogida visited with David O’Leary’s Business of Screenwriting Class to regale his story of how he went from a development intern to a film producer.  …

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