Academic Programs

NYFA Students Shoot Workshop Scenes at Lincoln Heights Jail
June 30, 2014

NYFA Students Shoot Workshop Scenes at Lincoln Heights Jail

At New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus, we’re always looking to take advantage of the many great locations here in Hollywood. Recently, the Filmmaking and Cinematography programs conducted two…

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Q&A with Parks and Recreation Star and Former Student Aubrey Plaza
June 27, 2014

Q&A with Parks and Recreation Star and Former Student Aubrey Plaza

There’s no prouder moment for the New York Film Academy than seeing our very own break through the walls of Hollywood to become a household name. Such is the case…

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It’s All About the Pitch
June 24, 2014

It’s All About the Pitch

As those of us in the industry are aware, talent and networking can take you far. However, your projects will have little chance if you don’t know how to “pitch”…

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Meisner Instructor to Direct Hit Play ‘The Other Mozart’
June 19, 2014

Meisner Instructor to Direct Hit Play ‘The Other Mozart’

As stressed in our core values, the New York Film Academy prides itself on its instructors who often have their own professional endeavors simultaneously occurring on their own free time….

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June 18, 2014

NYFA Goes Above and Beyond Your Average Film School

While the New York Film Academy prides itself on its programs in the arts and its creative student body, we are fully aware and supportive of the importance of the…

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Director Doug Liman Speaks to NYFA Producing Students
June 16, 2014

Director Doug Liman Speaks to NYFA Producing Students

Noted director Doug Liman, whose film Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, is currently playing on over 3,400 screens across the U.S., recently appeared at the New…

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NYFA Meets the Hollywood Monster Makers
June 13, 2014

NYFA Meets the Hollywood Monster Makers

On June 11th, the New York Film Academy Animation department hosted an anniversary screening of The Terminator (1984) to a full house. The film remains exciting as ever as evidenced…

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NYFA LA Cinematography Students Conduct Ultimate Camera Shoot-Out with Arriflex Alexa
June 13, 2014

NYFA LA Cinematography Students Conduct Ultimate Camera Shoot-Out with Arriflex Alexa

By their 4th semester, the MFA Cinematography students at New York Film Academy Los Angeles have worked with a wide variety of film and digital cameras including 35mm, Super 16mm,…

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Matthew Modine Guest Lectures at First Acting for Directors Class
June 12, 2014

Matthew Modine Guest Lectures at First Acting for Directors Class

Acclaimed, veteran actor, Matthew Modine paid a visit to the New York Film Academy’s first Acting for Directors class in Los Angeles, where he was able to elaborate on being…

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