Community Highlights

NYFA Works with Pan African Film & Arts Festival
February 26, 2016

NYFA Works with Pan African Film & Arts Festival

In celebration of Black History month, the New York Film Academy Industry Lab partnered with the Diversity department with the 24th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) in…

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Students and Alumni Attend Women in Entertainment Awards
February 25, 2016

Students and Alumni Attend Women in Entertainment Awards

Recently, New York Film Academy’s own women’s club, “Les Femmes du Cine” sponsored a trip to the 17th annual Women’s Image Awards with club advisor Jesselin Berry. The evening hosted…

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NYFA Documentary Adviser’s Short Up for an Oscar
February 25, 2016

NYFA Documentary Adviser’s Short Up for an Oscar

Geof Bartz, New York Film Academy Documentary Master Class instructor and curriculum adviser (and Supervising Editor of HBO’s Documentary Department), is up for yet another Oscar this year! You may remember…

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NYFA Collaborates with WGA Veterans Writing Project
February 18, 2016

NYFA Collaborates with WGA Veterans Writing Project

The New York Film Academy College of Visual & Performing Arts (NYFA) had the great privilege of collaborating with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and their Veterans Writing Project…

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NYFA LA Welcomes Bill Duke to Faculty
February 17, 2016

NYFA LA Welcomes Bill Duke to Faculty

In the tradition of working with experienced and currently active film professionals, the New York Film Academy Los Angeles is delighted to announce that veteran actor, director, producer, writer, and humanitarian, Bill…

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Broadcast Journalism February 2016 Updates
February 16, 2016

Broadcast Journalism February 2016 Updates

Last week WNBC-TV reporter/anchor Lynda Baquero visited NYFA to meet with the Broadcast Journalism students. An award-winning journalist, born and raised in New York, she shared her insights into what…

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NYFA Welcomes Incoming Student Veterans
February 12, 2016

NYFA Welcomes Incoming Student Veterans

The New York Film Academy College of Visual & Performing Arts (NYFA) recently welcomed many new veteran students to the Los Angeles and New York campuses. As a commitment to…

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Ken Lerner’s “Friends” Reunion on ‘The People Vs O.J. Simpson’
February 11, 2016

Ken Lerner’s “Friends” Reunion on ‘The People Vs O.J. Simpson’

If you’ve been watching FX’s popular new mini-series The People Vs O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, you may have referenced another 90’s moment outside from the infamous Simpson murder trial. If not,…

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Advanced Producers Pitch Fest at Andaz Hotel
February 9, 2016

Advanced Producers Pitch Fest at Andaz Hotel

The New York Film Academy’s MFA in Producing Program kicked off 2016 with the Advanced Producers Pitch Fest on Thursday, January 20 at the Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood. Annually…

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