Academic Programs

Actress Alaina Huffman Studies Filmmaking With New York Film Academy
March 2, 2021

Actress Alaina Huffman Studies Filmmaking With New York Film Academy

Veteran actress and producer Alaina Huffman is no stranger to the film business and has appeared on some of your favorite shows and films over the past couple of decades….

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NYFA South Beach Instructor Daniel Abrusci Wins Gold Promax Award
February 25, 2021

NYFA South Beach Instructor Daniel Abrusci Wins Gold Promax Award

New York Film Academy is excited to share that Filmmaking instructor Daniel Abrusci has won a Gold Promax Award for outstanding achievement in sound design and mixing on the Cbeebies…

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NYFA Photography Alum Jon Henry Named on The “TIME 100 Next” List
February 24, 2021

NYFA Photography Alum Jon Henry Named on The “TIME 100 Next” List

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is excited to announce that Photography alum Jon Henry has been featured in TIME Magazine’s TIME 100 Next list for 2021. Last year, Henry won the prestigious Arnold Newman Prize…

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NYFA PHOTOGRAPHY ALUM JON HENRY NAMED ON THE “TIME 100 NEXT” LIST FOR 2021
February 23, 2021

NYFA PHOTOGRAPHY ALUM JON HENRY NAMED ON THE “TIME 100 NEXT” LIST FOR 2021

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is thrilled to announce that Photography alum Jon Henry has been featured in TIME Magazine’s TIME 100 Next list for 2021. Last year, Henry won the prestigious Arnold Newman Prize for…

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Meet NYFA Cinematography Instructor & ASC Member Tommy Maddox-Upshaw
February 23, 2021

Meet NYFA Cinematography Instructor & ASC Member Tommy Maddox-Upshaw

At New York Film Academy, the faculty is an incredibly talented group of artists that teach the next generation of filmmakers and creators all while being active members in their…

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NYFA Alum Uzair Merchant Works on CW’s “Superman & Lois”
February 23, 2021

NYFA Alum Uzair Merchant Works on CW’s “Superman & Lois”

Uzair Merchant has worked on some of the biggest franchises in the world. From Skyfall and Star Trek: Beyond to Fast & Furious 7 and Deadpool 2, Merchant has had an impressive roster of work, including his…

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Netflix Limited Series “Behind Her Eyes” Stars NYFA Alum Eve Hewson
February 22, 2021

Netflix Limited Series “Behind Her Eyes” Stars NYFA Alum Eve Hewson

Netflix’s binge-worthy new limited series is Behind Her Eyes and it has everyone talking about all the twists and turns. The series, which released on February 17, stars NYFA alum…

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Documentary Filmmaking Alum Elaine Minionis Awarded Regional Emmy Award for “Uncanny: The Dolls of Mariana Monteagudo”
February 19, 2021

Documentary Filmmaking Alum Elaine Minionis Awarded Regional Emmy Award for “Uncanny: The Dolls of Mariana Monteagudo”

NYFA is excited to celebrate Documentary Filmmaking alum Elaine Minionis joining the ranks of multiple creatives who have had the distinguished honor of being awarded an Emmy. The regional Emmy,…

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NYFA’s Q&A-List Welcomes President of MGM Motion Picture Group Pam Abdy
February 18, 2021

NYFA’s Q&A-List Welcomes President of MGM Motion Picture Group Pam Abdy

NYFA had the honor of hosting a live video Q&A with the President of MGM’s Motion Picture Group, Pam Abdy, to discuss the film production process with NYFA students and alumni….

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