Student & Alumni Spotlights

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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New York Film Academy Glee Club Honors the ’80s in Spring Performance
May 23, 2018

New York Film Academy Glee Club Honors the ’80s in Spring Performance

This spring, the Glee Club at New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus held a 1980s music concert — and it was a huge success!   The Glee Clubbers put…

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Thanos in Avengers Infinity war
May 17, 2018

A Peek Behind The VFX of “Avengers: Infinity War” with New York Film Academy Alum Francesco Panzieri

Francesco Panzieri is no stranger to big hits, both in television and film. Panzieri’s name has been included in the credits for Spider-Man: Homecoming, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mad…

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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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SnapChat Breaking News, NBC Bakersfield and More: Updates From New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School
May 7, 2018

SnapChat Breaking News, NBC Bakersfield and More: Updates From New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School

I have said before — and I’m about to say again — that I have “seen the future” of electronic journalism, and it is “on the phone.” The folks at NowThis were…

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2018 Acting for Film Alumni Industry Showcase a Success at New York Film Academy Los Angeles
May 4, 2018

2018 Acting for Film Alumni Industry Showcase a Success at New York Film Academy Los Angeles

On Wednesday, April 25, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles proudly presented their annual Alumni Industry Showcase at NYFA Theater. This showcase represented the very best from the AFA, BFA, and MFA Acting for Film…

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