Academic Programs

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA) WELCOMES GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATED ACTRESS BEANIE FELDSTEIN
May 22, 2020

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA) WELCOMES GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATED ACTRESS BEANIE FELDSTEIN

On Monday, May 11, New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the pleasure of hosting a live video Q&A with the much nominated American actress Beanie Feldstein on the occasion of…

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NYFA Acting for Film Alum Natasha Thahane Stars in Netflix Original Series ‘Blood and Water’
May 22, 2020

NYFA Acting for Film Alum Natasha Thahane Stars in Netflix Original Series ‘Blood and Water’

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film alum, Natasha Thahane, stars in her biggest role to date as Wendy Dlamini, an opinionated, “woke” high school student, in the Netflix teen drama Blood and…

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May Broadcast Journalism Department Updates
May 15, 2020

May Broadcast Journalism Department Updates

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TV news programs around the world have changed the way they operate. Our own NYFA News is no exception. All NYFA classes have moved online. Plus, our…

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NYFA Instructor & Alum, Arnold Song, Builds Demo for Houdini Hive Worldwide Presentation
May 15, 2020

NYFA Instructor & Alum, Arnold Song, Builds Demo for Houdini Hive Worldwide Presentation

On Monday, May 18, 2020, SideFX will host their annual Houdini Hive Worldwide presentation that explores the various techniques used by top studios and artists to meet a wide variety…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) AFA Acting for Film Alum Hayden Szeto Featured Netflix Original Film ‘Tigertail’
May 13, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) AFA Acting for Film Alum Hayden Szeto Featured Netflix Original Film ‘Tigertail’

New York Film Academy (NYFA) AFA Acting for Film alum Hayden Szeto recently appeared in a supporting role in the Netflix original film Tigertail. The NYFA alum, also known for his roles in coming…

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New York Film Academy’s Inaugural Virtual Industry Pitch Fest
May 6, 2020

New York Film Academy’s Inaugural Virtual Industry Pitch Fest

The New York Film Academy’s New York campus Producing Department hosted their first ever Virtual Industry Pitch Fest on May 4, 2020. Students in the Fall 1-Year Conservatory Program in…

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GAME ON: Making Art in The Age of COVID-19
April 28, 2020

GAME ON: Making Art in The Age of COVID-19

A few days ago, I got a message from former NYFA Games student Shaquan Ladson (1-Year Game Design Program, 2017), who finds himself quarantined in the rural Pacific Northwest. “This…

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‘Variety’ Names New York Film Academy as a Top Film School for Fourth Year in a Row
April 27, 2020

‘Variety’ Names New York Film Academy as a Top Film School for Fourth Year in a Row

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) was recently announced as one of Variety’s “Top Film Schools for 2020.” This is the fourth consecutive year that NYFA has been included in…

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New York Film Academy Launches Virtual Interviews With Industry Creatives for ‘The 20/20 Series’
April 27, 2020

New York Film Academy Launches Virtual Interviews With Industry Creatives for ‘The 20/20 Series’

New York Film Academy (NYFA) launches The 20/20 Series, created and moderated by NYFA’s Creative Director of Filmmaking and Cinematography, Liz Hinlein.  The 20/20 Series is a weekly, virtual pop-up…

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