Academic Programs

HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night
May 1, 2015

HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night

Continuing its collaboration with New York Film Academy, HollyShorts dedicated a screening exclusively to the films of NYFA students and alumni. From HollyShorts‘ website: “HollyShorts is an organization devoted to…

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NYFA’s Kenneth Johnson Provides Students with 40 Years of Film & TV Experience
May 1, 2015

NYFA’s Kenneth Johnson Provides Students with 40 Years of Film & TV Experience

The New York Film Academy believes that a crucial element toward maintaining its intensive hands-on programs is having instructors with industry access and real life experience in the field he…

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You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter
April 30, 2015

You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter

Each year, Hollywood seems to get younger and younger. Just ask the ten writers from Valley View Elementary, who witnessed their original screenplays performed live in front of a packed…

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Emirati Graduate Directs First Feature “Abdullah”
April 30, 2015

Emirati Graduate Directs First Feature “Abdullah”

Given the various locations of the New York Film Academy all over the world, often students have the opportunity to explore multiple locations while studying for a certificate or degree….

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NYFA Covers Young Storytellers’ Final ‘Glee’ Big Show
April 29, 2015

NYFA Covers Young Storytellers’ Final ‘Glee’ Big Show

As part of our on-going collaboration with the wonderful Young Storytellers Foundation, New York Film Academy students and alumni recently got the chance to film “THE FINAL GLEE BIG SHOW.”…

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Photography Grads Work ‘Backstage’ Shoot with Chris Messina
April 29, 2015

Photography Grads Work ‘Backstage’ Shoot with Chris Messina

Immediately after graduating from New York Film Academy Photography School, Luc-Richard Elie began assisting full time for several Commercial Advertising and Editorial photographers while also interning at Sync Photo Rental. Six months…

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New York Film Academy Highlights Acting Chair Lynda Goodfriend
April 28, 2015

New York Film Academy Highlights Acting Chair Lynda Goodfriend

One of the many enticing aspects of attending one of the New York Film Academy’s programs is the ability to learn hands-on from professionals who have and continue to have such…

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VFX Oscar Winner Ian Hunter Speaks on “Interstellar” at NYFA
April 27, 2015

VFX Oscar Winner Ian Hunter Speaks on “Interstellar” at NYFA

New York Film Academy students in Los Angeles had a glimpse into the new dimensions of filmmaking with a screening of Interstellar and the subsequent presentation by VFX supervisor and…

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How Do You Define ‘Making It’ in the Art World?
April 23, 2015

How Do You Define ‘Making It’ in the Art World?

Often the definition of what it means to be successful will vary from person to person. Is there a real point in an artist’s career where he or she can announce…

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