Academic Programs

Cannes International Film Festival Emerging Filmmakers to Screen Life in Color Starring New York Film Academy Alum Ioanna Meli
April 30, 2018

Cannes International Film Festival Emerging Filmmakers to Screen Life in Color Starring New York Film Academy Alum Ioanna Meli

Life in Color is an official selection in the 2018 Cannes International Film Festival Emerging LGBTQ Filmmakers category, starring New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film alum Ioanna Meli….

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes ‘Riverdale’ Stars Ashleigh Murray and Casey Cott
April 28, 2018

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes ‘Riverdale’ Stars Ashleigh Murray and Casey Cott

Two stars of hit CW series Riverdale joined the New York Film Academy (NYFA) for a sneak-peek screening of an upcoming episode and a lively discussion with the students of…

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New York Film Academy Hosts Producing Pitchfest For MFA and BFA Students
April 27, 2018

New York Film Academy Hosts Producing Pitchfest For MFA and BFA Students

The recent graduates of New York Film Academy’s MFA and BFA Producing programs got to share their final projects with high-powered industry professionals at this year’s Producing Pitchfest. A herculean…

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Mayor of Austin Honors NYFA Declaring April 14 “New York Film Academy Day”
April 27, 2018

Mayor of Austin Honors NYFA Declaring April 14 “New York Film Academy Day”

Last week, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) proudly teamed up with the Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Film Commission and the City of Austin to facilitate a truly exciting NYFA…

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Talent Agent Jennifer Boyce Visits New York Film Academy Los Angeles
April 26, 2018

Talent Agent Jennifer Boyce Visits New York Film Academy Los Angeles

Talent agent Jennifer Boyce recently dropped by the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles for a Q&A with our students and to speak about her many years in Hollywood…

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The Getty’s College Night Features New York Film Academy’s Wish Lantern Lounge
April 24, 2018

The Getty’s College Night Features New York Film Academy’s Wish Lantern Lounge

This year, NYFA was invited to participate in the Getty Center’s annual College Night. The event attracts 2,500 college students from all over Los Angeles and is designed by college…

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Episodic Instagram, Austin Veterans, Copenhagen TV2, and More From New York Film Academy’s Broadcast Journalism School
April 23, 2018

Episodic Instagram, Austin Veterans, Copenhagen TV2, and More From New York Film Academy’s Broadcast Journalism School

Digiday posted a fascinating article last week about storytelling in the digital age. The premise was that “publishers” (the online sort) are treating Instagram stories like episodic television. It’s really a brilliant innovation….

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Nova Fest Awards Best Musical & Best LGBT Film to New York Film Academy’s Plus One
April 23, 2018

Nova Fest Awards Best Musical & Best LGBT Film to New York Film Academy’s Plus One

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre (PCMT) has snagged two film festival wins for its original movie musical Plus One. The epic short film utilizes original…

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Where Are They Now? Spotlight On New York Film Academy Summer Camp Alumni
April 22, 2018

Where Are They Now? Spotlight On New York Film Academy Summer Camp Alumni

Long before the final school bell rings every year, kids and teens around the world are dreaming of a camp where they can do what they love all day, every…

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