Academic Programs

Iceland Filmmaker Getting Buzz for New York Film Academy Skit on Funny-Or-Die
November 21, 2011

Iceland Filmmaker Getting Buzz for New York Film Academy Skit on Funny-Or-Die

Funny Or Die skit Carlos and Brandi was directed by NYFA Grad Ragnhildur Magnúsdóttir Thordarso New York Film Academy graduate Ragnhildur Magnúsdóttir Thordarson (Ragga) is picking up buzz for Funny-Or-Die skit Carlos and…

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Veterans Make Films at New York Film Academy
November 8, 2011

Veterans Make Films at New York Film Academy

NYFA BFA student Paul Meixner was formerly stationed in Iraq New York Film Academy BFA Filmmaking student Paul Meixner is one of many students who served their country before joining…

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New York Film Academy Graduate Appears on Ellen DeGeneres Show!
November 7, 2011

New York Film Academy Graduate Appears on Ellen DeGeneres Show!

NYFA Graduate Mazey Aud appears in pop star Greyson Chance’s video “Waiting Outside the Lines” New York Film Academy graduate Mazey Aud says a recent appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres…

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New York Film Academy Graduate Cast on Celebrity Apprentice
October 24, 2011

New York Film Academy Graduate Cast on Celebrity Apprentice

NYFA Graduate Dayana Mendoza New York Film Academy graduate Dayana Mendoza has been cast on the upcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice. Dayana, who was formerly Miss Venezuela 2007 and Miss…

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Josh Radnor Speaking at New York Film Academy on Thursday!
October 18, 2011

Josh Radnor Speaking at New York Film Academy on Thursday!

Upcoming NYFA Guest Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) New York Film Academy welcomes guest speaker Josh Radnor to speak at New York Film Academy LA – Universal Studios…

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New York Film Academy Graduates on Season 3 of Glee
October 18, 2011

New York Film Academy Graduates on Season 3 of Glee

NYFA Graduate Chord Overstreet busts a move as Sam “Trouty Mouth” Evans on Glee The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has reported that New York Film Academy graduate Chord Overstreet may return to…

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NYFA Graduate Directs Nigeria’s Big Christmas Release
September 20, 2011

NYFA Graduate Directs Nigeria’s Big Christmas Release

Changing Faces is the first major Nigerian movie to be dubbed in French for commercial distribution in France and francophone countries according to the Ghana Media Group. Oh yeah, did…

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New York Film Academy Graduate Challenging Stereotypes with Popular New Webseries
September 12, 2011

New York Film Academy Graduate Challenging Stereotypes with Popular New Webseries

NYFA Graduate Issa Rae is the creator and star of the youtube series, “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” New York Film Academy graduate Issa Rae grew tired of watching…

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Automobile Heiress Dives into Documentary Filmmaking after NYFA
September 6, 2011

Automobile Heiress Dives into Documentary Filmmaking after NYFA

Aalika Manhindra (left), automobile heiress, preparing for a shoot with filmmaking collaborator Anjali Bhushan (right). Photo Credit: Santosh Agwekar Aalika Mahindra is heiress to one of India’s biggest auto companies…

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