Diversity

Marie Senghore: From the New York Film Academy to the Red Carpet
May 25, 2018

Marie Senghore: From the New York Film Academy to the Red Carpet

Marie Senghore followed her dream of moving from Sweden to Los Angeles to invest in an acting career. To begin her journey, she enrolled at the New York Film Academy,…

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Iggy Pop, Johnny Depp, and Jonathan Shaw in New York Film Academy Alum Mariana Robles Thome’s Scab Vendor
May 15, 2018

Iggy Pop, Johnny Depp, and Jonathan Shaw in New York Film Academy Alum Mariana Robles Thome’s Scab Vendor

As a result of screening her film at the Marché Du Film at Cannes, NYFA Filmmaking alum Mariana Robles Thome landed her first celebrity interview with rocker Iggy Pop for…

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The Fourth Estate, Cheddar on Snapchat, the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation and More From the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School
May 14, 2018

The Fourth Estate, Cheddar on Snapchat, the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation and More From the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School

This is a difficult time to be a journalist in the United States. The level of trust in American institutions has declined significantly in recent years, and that includes journalism….

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New York Film Academy Supports House of Artists Foundation
May 14, 2018

New York Film Academy Supports House of Artists Foundation

This spring, on a lovely-weather day in Atlanta, Georgia, a very special benefit charitable run took place: The Fantastic Movie Run 10k! The New York Film Academy (NYFA) was proud…

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NYFA DOCS got off to a great start in the 1st Quarter of 2018
May 10, 2018

NYFA DOCS got off to a great start in the 1st Quarter of 2018

We seem to be beating industry’s 50-50 in 2020 goal, and docsters are killin’ it across the board.   In January alone… An Academy Award nomination landed Documentary Filmmaking Instructor…

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Mariano Di Vaio Visits New York Film Academy Los Angeles Production Workshop & Guest Speaker Series
May 4, 2018

Mariano Di Vaio Visits New York Film Academy Los Angeles Production Workshop & Guest Speaker Series

It was just another Production Workshop Thursday on the Universal Studios backlot in Los Angeles. New York Film Academy (NYFA) student crews sprawled across the European set searching for places…

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Platino Awards and New York Film Academy Industry Lab Collaborate on Eugenio Derbez & Rob Schneider Comedy Sketch
May 3, 2018

Platino Awards and New York Film Academy Industry Lab Collaborate on Eugenio Derbez & Rob Schneider Comedy Sketch

The New York Film Academy Industry Lab participated in the production of the fifth edition of the Platino Awards, which was celebrated April 29 at Riviera Maya and broadcast to more…

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New York Film Academy &  Kazakh National University of Arts (KazNUA) Sign Cooperative Agreement
May 2, 2018

New York Film Academy & Kazakh National University of Arts (KazNUA) Sign Cooperative Agreement

An ancient Kazakh proverb declares, “People’s smiles are hotter than the sun” — and this was made evident earlier this month by the visit to New York Film Academy’s (NYFA)…

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African Black American Film Society Celebrates African American Women in Times of War and Conflict
May 2, 2018

African Black American Film Society Celebrates African American Women in Times of War and Conflict

Members of New York Film Academy (NYFA) African and Black American Film Society (ABA) attended the first annual Greenlight Women Celebration in February, hosted by actress, model, and singer Shari…

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