Academic Programs

NYFA’s Ren Zhong Wins Big at Beijing Film Academy Awards
January 13, 2016

NYFA’s Ren Zhong Wins Big at Beijing Film Academy Awards

Congratulations to New York Film Academy Master of Arts in Film and Media Production student Ren Zhong, whose first semester film New Life won both Best Short Film and Audience’s Favorite…

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NYFA Welcomes ‘Bread and Butter’ Director Liz Manashil
January 12, 2016

NYFA Welcomes ‘Bread and Butter’ Director Liz Manashil

Recently, the New York Film Academy welcomed Liz Manashil, who directed the award-winning indie, anti-romantic comedy Bread and Butter. The film stars Lauren Lapkus, SNL’s Bobby Moynihan and former NYFA…

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Cinematography Chair Anthony Richmond Remembers David Bowie from “The Man Who Fell to Earth”
January 11, 2016

Cinematography Chair Anthony Richmond Remembers David Bowie from “The Man Who Fell to Earth”

“I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human.” Over the span of sixty nine years, the recently deceased legend of music, art, film, theatre and pop culture,…

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Anthony Richmond Holds Crane and Jib Workshop
January 7, 2016

Anthony Richmond Holds Crane and Jib Workshop

During their third semester, the MFA Cinematography students at New York Film Academy have a full schedule of workshops to keep them busy. With the Master’s Lighting Workshop, the Underwater…

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Cossi Bros Produce Leaning Towers of Pisa Doc
January 6, 2016

Cossi Bros Produce Leaning Towers of Pisa Doc

Italy’s Pisa has always been a fascinating city and includes much more than just its famous leaning tower. That is why two former New York Film Academy students, brothers Andrea and…

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NYFA Welcomes Writer for ‘Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris’
January 5, 2016

NYFA Welcomes Writer for ‘Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris’

New York Film Academy Instructor Ben Cohen invited comedian and writer for NBC’s Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris, Brandon Scott Wolf. Wolf’s comic talents were recognized early on…

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Joe Lisi and Col. Jack Jacobs Host Acting & Filmmaking Workshop for Military
January 5, 2016

Joe Lisi and Col. Jack Jacobs Host Acting & Filmmaking Workshop for Military

In the spirit of the Holiday Season, the New York Film Academy believes giving back to those who served and continue to serve our country in the military is of great…

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Jane Hanson to Speak to Broadcast Journalism School
January 5, 2016

Jane Hanson to Speak to Broadcast Journalism School

Three-time Emmy Award winner, and veteran broadcast journalist, Jane Hanson returns to the New York Film Academy 17 Battery Place campus on Tuesday, January 12th at 9:30am. Jane was for…

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NYFA Grad’s “Ore Ru” Premieres in Paraguayan Theaters
January 4, 2016

NYFA Grad’s “Ore Ru” Premieres in Paraguayan Theaters

On December 25th, 2015, the documentary Ore Ru premiered in Paraguay at theaters nationwide. The film, from up and coming director Armando Aquino, captures Pope Francis’ latest visit to Paraguay in July of 2015. Ore…

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