Community Highlights

NYFA Abu Dhabi Graduate Shortlisted for $100,000 Prize
November 6, 2014

NYFA Abu Dhabi Graduate Shortlisted for $100,000 Prize

Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen and the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) have announced the three shortlisted projects in the line-up for the $100,000 prize for the third annual…

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NYFA Finding Talent in Moscow
November 4, 2014

NYFA Finding Talent in Moscow

The New York Film Academy recently wrapped another successful Producing Workshop in Moscow! During the last two weeks of October, NYFA marked the 5th Anniversary of its Moscow Workshops and Guest Lectures with…

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NYFA Among Top 5 University Fundraisers for AIDS Walk LA
November 3, 2014

NYFA Among Top 5 University Fundraisers for AIDS Walk LA

Last year, Team NYFA sent dozens of “walkers” to the AIDS WALK and together we raised thousands for a terrific cause. Since Hollywood loves sequels, we decided to do it…

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Grow Your Mo’s for Movember!
October 29, 2014

Grow Your Mo’s for Movember!

As many of us are now aware, the month of November marks the month of Movember, which is an international cause to bring awareness and change to the face of…

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Take NYFA’s Horror Movie Death Quiz
October 27, 2014

Take NYFA’s Horror Movie Death Quiz

For this Halloween, we decided to take a look at some of the more legendary deaths in the horror genre, creating a choose-your-own-adventure style game where you can pick between…

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NYFA to Award Two Scholarships at Abu Dhabi Film Festival
October 27, 2014

NYFA to Award Two Scholarships at Abu Dhabi Film Festival

The New York Film Academy in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2014 will be offering two scholarships to UAE nationals under the short film competition. The “New York…

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Producing ‘Strawberry Kisses’ For Michaela in Los Angeles
October 15, 2014

Producing ‘Strawberry Kisses’ For Michaela in Los Angeles

As part of the Producing Department and Diversity Development in Los Angeles, the NYFA Industry Lab aims to provide students with a truly hands-on, professional experience. Students, along with their instructors, are…

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‘Layover’ Released on VOD Today
October 13, 2014

‘Layover’ Released on VOD Today

The acclaimed independent feature film Layover, written and directed by Joshua Caldwell, released via VOD on October 13th through their self-release platform at www.layoverfilm.com. The film is available as a…

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Teens Take the MET
October 13, 2014

Teens Take the MET

If you’re 13 years or older and live in the New York City area, be sure to crash the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art this Friday, October 17th from 5:00pm –…

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