Academic Programs

Screenwriting Panel: Life in Transmedia
April 8, 2016

Screenwriting Panel: Life in Transmedia

On Thursday, March 24th, the New York Film Academy’s Screenwriting Department, in cooperation with Final Draft, hosted the third, and final, in its second annual series of “Life In” panels….

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3D Animation Alumni Highlight: Yukari Akaba
April 7, 2016

3D Animation Alumni Highlight: Yukari Akaba

After graduating from New York Film Academy’s One-Year 3D Animation & Visual FX Conservatory, Yukari Akaba created a reel to showcase her talent and capabilities in the craft. From her reel, which…

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Mindfruit Studio Stops in at NYFA’s Stop Motion Class
April 5, 2016

Mindfruit Studio Stops in at NYFA’s Stop Motion Class

Last week New York Film Academy’s 3D Animation and VFX students got to meet and talk with Damon Stea and Cassandra Chowdhury, the dynamic duo who run Mindfruit Studios. Mindfruit…

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NYFA Welcomes Award-Winning Italian Filmmaker Nanni Moretti
April 5, 2016

NYFA Welcomes Award-Winning Italian Filmmaker Nanni Moretti

Considered one of the most original Italian filmmakers over the past several decades, it’s hard to think of a more accomplished international guest speaker than Italian director, Nanni Moretti. In 1976, Moretti…

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Bruce Wagner Discusses Personal Journey After “Maps to the Stars” Screening
April 4, 2016

Bruce Wagner Discusses Personal Journey After “Maps to the Stars” Screening

This past Tuesday, New York Film Academy students welcomed screenwriter, novelist, and director Bruce Wagner to the NYFA theatre, following a screening of his film, Maps to the Stars. David…

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NYFA International Goes to Azerbaijan
April 1, 2016

NYFA International Goes to Azerbaijan

The New York Film Academy College of Visual & Performing Arts (NYFA) is truly an international educational institution. In fact, with campuses in four countries, and programs in many more,…

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MFA Producing Student Gives TEDx Talk in Zimbabwe
March 31, 2016

MFA Producing Student Gives TEDx Talk in Zimbabwe

MFA Producing student, Zororo Makamba, recently gave a TEDx Talk on the state of television in Zimbabwe. Hailing from Zimbabwe, Makamba is a radio personality, television host, and aspiring filmmaker at…

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Screenwriting Panel: Life in Television
March 30, 2016

Screenwriting Panel: Life in Television

On Thursday, March 17th, the New York Film Academy’s Screenwriting Department, in cooperation with Final Draft, hosted the second in its second annual series of “Life In” panels. Arranged for…

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Opening Reception at NYFA Amsterdam with Matthew Modine
March 30, 2016

Opening Reception at NYFA Amsterdam with Matthew Modine

In an ongoing effort to expand its international outreach, the New York Film Academy held its Official Opening Reception at the New York Film Academy Amsterdam location with Guest of Honor,…

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