Academic Programs

November 20, 2013

Does an Animation Student Have to be Great at Drawing?

Computer animation attracts a wide variety of personalities and incorporates a variety of interests; a glance at the credits of any CG or visual effects-heavy film will show just how…

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Producer Gaby Tana Speaks to NYFA Producing Students
November 19, 2013

Producer Gaby Tana Speaks to NYFA Producing Students

Prominent film producer Gabrielle (Gaby) Tana joined our Producing Program students last week for an inspiring Industry Speaker session. Gaby has not one, but two major feature film releases upcoming:…

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MFA Screenwriting Student Has Script Optioned
November 18, 2013

MFA Screenwriting Student Has Script Optioned

Over the course of the year in New York Film Academy’s MFA Screenwriting Program, students are required to write two feature screenplays, among other writing projects. During Jymmi Willoughby’s first…

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Philippines Disaster Relief Fund at NYFA
November 15, 2013

Philippines Disaster Relief Fund at NYFA

As many of you are aware, the Philippines was recently struck by one of the most powerful and devastating storms recorded in human history. Having leveled many cities and killing…

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November 13, 2013

Summer Camps at Universal Studios

The New York Film Academy offers summer camps for high school students and tweens at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. In one to six weeks, students have the opportunity to make…

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NYFA Instagram Contest: Landscape Photography
November 11, 2013

NYFA Instagram Contest: Landscape Photography

This week, the New York Film Academy is looking for Landscape Photography that will leave us in awe. If you think you have that photo in your arsenal, send it…

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Screenwriting Workshop in LA
November 8, 2013

Screenwriting Workshop in LA

On Saturday, November 16th from 9 to 12:30pm the Screenwriting Department (in L.A.) will be hosting a morning of free screenwriting workshops for any New York Film Academy student who…

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NYFA Welcomes World War Z Director Marc Forster
November 8, 2013

NYFA Welcomes World War Z Director Marc Forster

Wednesday night, the New York Film Academy hosted a full house at Warner Bros for the screening of World War Z with Director Marc Forster brought to us by Producer…

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Fine Art Photographer Brian Bowen Smith Speaks to NYFA Photography Students
November 7, 2013

Fine Art Photographer Brian Bowen Smith Speaks to NYFA Photography Students

This Monday, the New York Film Academy‘s Photography School in Los Angeles was honored to welcome celebrity, people and fine art photographer, Brian Bowen Smith, for a guest presentation. Brian…

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