Student & Alumni Spotlights

Raising Suicide Prevention Awareness & Challenging Stigma With New York Film Academy Camp Alum Florence Kosky
June 19, 2018

Raising Suicide Prevention Awareness & Challenging Stigma With New York Film Academy Camp Alum Florence Kosky

Creating a film that works as a beautiful piece of art as well as a platform for an incredibly important message is a challenge, even for the most seasoned filmmakers….

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Student Spotlight: Rodrigo Zanforlin
June 14, 2018

Student Spotlight: Rodrigo Zanforlin

Seven years ago, Rodrigo Zanforlin (May 2014 MFA Filmmaking) was the head of a successful digital marketing company in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Today, he’s the award-winning writer/director of Jimbo, his…

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Resilience and Art in Puerto Rico at the Heart of New York Film Academy Alum Dr. Ariel Orama Lopez’s Work
June 13, 2018

Resilience and Art in Puerto Rico at the Heart of New York Film Academy Alum Dr. Ariel Orama Lopez’s Work

While mainstream media has largely neglected coverage of the ongoing repercussions of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, one New York Film Academy (NYFA) alum is working tirelessly to not only…

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Loveratri, Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, Arya Babber and More From New York Film Academy Mumbai Alumni & Guest Speakers
June 13, 2018

Loveratri, Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, Arya Babber and More From New York Film Academy Mumbai Alumni & Guest Speakers

Since opening its doors in May 2017, NYFA Mumbai has seen an incredible year filled with student successes, insightful guest speakers, special master classes, and powerful storytelling. If you’re a…

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Good Morning Connecticut, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and Cannes From the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School
June 11, 2018

Good Morning Connecticut, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and Cannes From the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School

So another week, and another item about Snapchat … No, I am not obsessed with the digital platform. But if you look at the image below, you’ll notice that a wide range…

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New York Film Academy Photography Alumni Partners Photograph Swedish Star Jasmine Kara
June 11, 2018

New York Film Academy Photography Alumni Partners Photograph Swedish Star Jasmine Kara

When you’re starting your own photography business, few things are as exciting as those first few high profile gigs. New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography alumni and teaching assistants Stephany…

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Game Design Students Venture to New York Film Academy Alum’s Escape Hotel in Hollywood
June 10, 2018

Game Design Students Venture to New York Film Academy Alum’s Escape Hotel in Hollywood

Last week, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles Director of Media Lab Matthew Sheehan took a group of NYFA Game Design postgraduate students out for a heck of a…

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Univision, Conference Calls, Story Corps, & Memorial Day With New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School
June 4, 2018

Univision, Conference Calls, Story Corps, & Memorial Day With New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School

Here in the United States, the months when national TV audiences are measured are known as “sweep” months. This past May was just such a month, and the local news…

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Congratulations to 1-Year Broadcast Journalism Fall 2017 Grads!
May 29, 2018

Congratulations to 1-Year Broadcast Journalism Fall 2017 Grads!

Last Friday was graduation day for the latest group of 1-year NYFA Broadcast Journalism students. And by the looks of things, everyone had a good time. One of the graduates…

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