Academic Programs

Gabe Sachs, Creator & Showrunner of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” Speaks at NYFA
September 3, 2015

Gabe Sachs, Creator & Showrunner of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” Speaks at NYFA

Gabe Sachs is the perfect role model for aspiring writers and producers. After reviewing his remarkable achievements, one may think his drive and creativity have no bound. He’s been writing and…

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Daughter of Legendary Actor Burt Lancaster Shares Stories of Her Father
September 3, 2015

Daughter of Legendary Actor Burt Lancaster Shares Stories of Her Father

Students, faculty, and staff gathered in the New York Film Academy Theater to attend an evening centered on the life and work of legendary actor-producer Burt Lancaster. The event opened…

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Film, TV, & Video Game Composer Erik Desiderio Sits Down with NYFA Students
September 2, 2015

Film, TV, & Video Game Composer Erik Desiderio Sits Down with NYFA Students

Recently, film and TV composer Erik Desiderio sat down with New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class to offer up his unique perspective on how he broke into the…

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‘Everybody Stand Up’ for NYFA Australia Gold Coast Alumni
September 1, 2015

‘Everybody Stand Up’ for NYFA Australia Gold Coast Alumni

Popular Australian musical duo Bombs Away’s most recent music video, “Everybody Stand Up,” featuring Luciana, was directed by New York Film Academy Australia Gold Coast alumni and a current student. The video has been…

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Mark Sawicki, Chair of NYFA LA’s 3D Animation and Visual Effects
August 31, 2015

Mark Sawicki, Chair of NYFA LA’s 3D Animation and Visual Effects

One of the more enticing aspects of the New York Film Academy is its belief that our instructors should not only be well versed in their crafts, but also strongly…

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Italian Film Grad’s ‘New York’ to Screen at Laceno D’Oro
August 27, 2015

Italian Film Grad’s ‘New York’ to Screen at Laceno D’Oro

Italian filmmaker and actor, Alfonso Perugini came to New York City with a Cinema Studies background, but it was at the New York Film Academy’s hands-on Two Year Filmmaking Conservatory…

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Joanne Horowitz, Talent Manager to Scott Eastwood, Speaks at NYFA
August 26, 2015

Joanne Horowitz, Talent Manager to Scott Eastwood, Speaks at NYFA

Students gathered in the Welles Screening Room at the New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus to participate in a Q&A with renowned talent manager Joanne Horowitz, up and comer Scott Eastwood. The…

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South African Actress Donnalee Roberts is an All Around Superstar
August 25, 2015

South African Actress Donnalee Roberts is an All Around Superstar

Coming off the success of the popular South African television series, 7de Laan, and the feature film Klein Karoo, New York Film Academy 8-Week Acting for Film graduate Donnalee Roberts has…

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MFA Grad’s ‘Breakfast in Beirut’ to Screen at Festivals Worldwide
August 24, 2015

MFA Grad’s ‘Breakfast in Beirut’ to Screen at Festivals Worldwide

Coming off the success of her award-winning short film, 7 Hours, which screened at over 30 film festivals across the world, New York Film Academy MFA Filmmaking graduate Farah Fuad ALHashem has…

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