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New York Film Academy Alum Receives International Film Festival Manhattan Award
January 18, 2018

New York Film Academy Alum Receives International Film Festival Manhattan Award

New York Film Academy (NYFA) alum Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses knows first-hand how much hard work goes into making a film—which makes her Honorable Mention at 2017’s International Film…

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New York Film Academy Alum Hired by CBS News and Trained by Fellow Alum
January 17, 2018

New York Film Academy Alum Hired by CBS News and Trained by Fellow Alum

This week, 2017 NYFA Broadcast Journalism graduate Lara Gato began work as an Associate Producer at CBS News. To add to what is already a proud moment for her alma mater, Gato…

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New York Film Academy Acting Alum Adrian Voo Talks Teen Comedy “Little Bitches”
January 12, 2018

New York Film Academy Acting Alum Adrian Voo Talks Teen Comedy “Little Bitches”

Not many of us wish that we could go back to high school, but for New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film Conservatory alumnus Adrian Voo, revisiting teen angst never…

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New York Film Academy Alumnus Yassin Koptan Brings Cairokee’s “Layla” to Life
January 11, 2018

New York Film Academy Alumnus Yassin Koptan Brings Cairokee’s “Layla” to Life

New York Film Academy filmmaking alumnus Yassin Koptan has done what many young filmmakers dream of doing: he made a music video for his favorite rock band. Cairokee is a…

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New York Film Academy Alum Uzair Merchant is Best Indie Director at Los Angeles Film Awards
January 8, 2018

New York Film Academy Alum Uzair Merchant is Best Indie Director at Los Angeles Film Awards

In the middle of a the entertainment industry’s award season, it’s easy to see how a prestigious award can mean more than its weight in glitter or gold. Winning an…

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From the Olympics to “Vikings” with New York Film Academy Acting Alum Ragga Ragnars
January 5, 2018

From the Olympics to “Vikings” with New York Film Academy Acting Alum Ragga Ragnars

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film alum Ragga Ragnars has quite the resume: the two-time-Olympic-swimmer-turned-actress recently snagged a role on the hit show “Vikings.” NYFA had the chance…

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“The Truth” About New York Film Academy Acting Alum Fahad Olayan
January 2, 2018

“The Truth” About New York Film Academy Acting Alum Fahad Olayan

Since he was just a teenager, New York Film Academy (NYFA) alumnus Fahad Olayan has had a solid plan for his life. Through hard work and determination, he has already…

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Harper’s Bazaar Profiles New York Film Academy Alum Khadijah Kudsi
December 27, 2017

Harper’s Bazaar Profiles New York Film Academy Alum Khadijah Kudsi

With the 14th Annual Dubai International Film Festival coming to a close this December, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia profiled six pioneering female filmmakers from the Middle East, including New York Film…

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New York Film Academy Photography Student Tanne Willow Lights Up Profoto
December 15, 2017

New York Film Academy Photography Student Tanne Willow Lights Up Profoto

While most students only fantasize about having their artwork promoted by a major industry player while still in school, New York Film Academy (NYFA) 2-Year Photography Conservatory student Tanne Willow…

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