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Screenwriting Grad’s “Business” to Screen at Cannes Cinéfondation
May 4, 2016

Screenwriting Grad’s “Business” to Screen at Cannes Cinéfondation

For those of us in the film industry, the month of May has always been synonymous with the Cannes International Film Festival. This year’s festival, the 69th since its inception,…

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NYFA Filmmaking Grad Honored at Ani Ng Dangal in Manila
March 7, 2014

NYFA Filmmaking Grad Honored at Ani Ng Dangal in Manila

This past February, New York Film Academy graduate, Jameelah Rose del Prado Lineses was honored at the 6th Ani Ng Dangal (Presidential Award) at the Resorts World Manila. Her film,…

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March 4, 2014

A ‘Second Wind’ For NYFA Grad Sarah Choi

As most of us know, going through a breakup can be a very difficult and tumultuous time. And while some of us tend to get down, struggling to get through…

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NYFA Acting Grads to Perform ‘Sweet Tweets’ at Second City Hollywood
February 17, 2014

NYFA Acting Grads to Perform ‘Sweet Tweets’ at Second City Hollywood

For those of you in the Los Angeles area, be sure to come out and support our New York Film Academy actors, Theresa Scott, Cassandra Shea, Kimberly Alu and Kimberly Sorce, in…

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Nigerian Grad Produces First Feature ‘The Date’
February 4, 2014

Nigerian Grad Produces First Feature ‘The Date’

We recently caught up with Emem Ekpenyong, a 4-Week Producing graduate from New York Film Academy, after coming across her production company’s trailer for her upcoming feature film, The Date. Emem…

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NYFA Welcomes First Qatari Woman to Study BFA in Photography
January 29, 2014

NYFA Welcomes First Qatari Woman to Study BFA in Photography

As a whole-hearted supporter of the feminist movement both home and abroad, the New York Film Academy is proud of photography student, Aisha Al-Musallam, who is the first woman from…

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‘Dark Girls’ Nominated for NAACP Image Award
January 13, 2014

‘Dark Girls’ Nominated for NAACP Image Award

A few years back, New York Film Academy Instructor Cheryl Bedford was asked to be a part of the documentary Dark Girls, directed and produced by Bill Duke and D….

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NYFA Instructor Julie Oni’s New Play ‘Bunk’ Opens Wednesday
January 6, 2014

NYFA Instructor Julie Oni’s New Play ‘Bunk’ Opens Wednesday

New York Film Academy Instructor of English and Comparative Literature, Julie Oni’s new play Bunk opens this Wednesday, January 8th, at Son of Semele Ensemble for the Company Creation Festival. Synopsis:…

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NYFA Grad Julie Pacino Looking for Interns for Production Company
December 18, 2013

NYFA Grad Julie Pacino Looking for Interns for Production Company

Former New York Film Academy student, Julie Pacino, is looking for creative interns for her Production Company, Poverty Row Entertainment. Poverty Row produces feature films, music videos and commercials from their…

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