Student & Alumni Spotlights

MFA Filmmakers Bound for Greatness
May 5, 2015

MFA Filmmakers Bound for Greatness

As we all know, networking is an essential element in becoming a success in the entertainment business. But how do you begin networking when you have no connections or resources…

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HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night
May 1, 2015

HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night

Continuing its collaboration with New York Film Academy, HollyShorts dedicated a screening exclusively to the films of NYFA students and alumni. From HollyShorts‘ website: “HollyShorts is an organization devoted to…

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You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter
April 30, 2015

You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter

Each year, Hollywood seems to get younger and younger. Just ask the ten writers from Valley View Elementary, who witnessed their original screenplays performed live in front of a packed…

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Emirati Graduate Directs First Feature “Abdullah”
April 30, 2015

Emirati Graduate Directs First Feature “Abdullah”

Given the various locations of the New York Film Academy all over the world, often students have the opportunity to explore multiple locations while studying for a certificate or degree….

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NYFA Covers Young Storytellers’ Final ‘Glee’ Big Show
April 29, 2015

NYFA Covers Young Storytellers’ Final ‘Glee’ Big Show

As part of our on-going collaboration with the wonderful Young Storytellers Foundation, New York Film Academy students and alumni recently got the chance to film “THE FINAL GLEE BIG SHOW.”…

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Photography Grads Work ‘Backstage’ Shoot with Chris Messina
April 29, 2015

Photography Grads Work ‘Backstage’ Shoot with Chris Messina

Immediately after graduating from New York Film Academy Photography School, Luc-Richard Elie began assisting full time for several Commercial Advertising and Editorial photographers while also interning at Sync Photo Rental. Six months…

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NYFA Students Attend Red Carpet Premiere of Russell Crowe Directorial Debut at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood
April 24, 2015

NYFA Students Attend Red Carpet Premiere of Russell Crowe Directorial Debut at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood

Last week New York Film Academy students received a special invitation to the Los Angeles premiere of Russell Crowe’s directorial debut film The Water Diviner at the historic Chinese Theater. Students from…

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NYFA Military Students Produce Veterans PSA with Joe Mantegna
April 24, 2015

NYFA Military Students Produce Veterans PSA with Joe Mantegna

Today, military veteran students enrolled at the Los Angeles campus of the New York Film Academy produced a Public Service Announcement for partnering organization, The Soldiers Project. The PSA featured…

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How Do You Define ‘Making It’ in the Art World?
April 23, 2015

How Do You Define ‘Making It’ in the Art World?

Often the definition of what it means to be successful will vary from person to person. Is there a real point in an artist’s career where he or she can announce…

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