Student & Alumni Spotlights

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the New York Film Academy
March 1, 2018

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the New York Film Academy

This Women’s History Month, which also includes International Women’s Day on March 8, the New York Film Academy joins the conversation on gender inclusivity with an updated Gender Inequality in…

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Rocking Den of Thieves with Acting Conservatory Alum Ron J. Rock
February 27, 2018

Rocking Den of Thieves with Acting Conservatory Alum Ron J. Rock

If you have the winter doldrums this March, we’ve found the solution: watch action-packed Den of Thieves, the latest adventure from director Christian Gudegast, with a star-studded cast including heavy…

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Blockchain, Gothamist, Citizen Journalism, & TV Asia: Updates from the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School
February 26, 2018

Blockchain, Gothamist, Citizen Journalism, & TV Asia: Updates from the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School

So, what do you know about blockchain technology? It is the technology behind Bitcoin, a so-called cryptocurrency. Put simply (probably too simply), instead of there being one, central “computer” where all…

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50 Shades of Silence Producer and New York Film Academy Grad Amy Wright Enacting Change One Doc at a Time
February 26, 2018

50 Shades of Silence Producer and New York Film Academy Grad Amy Wright Enacting Change One Doc at a Time

New York Film Academy Documentary Filmmaking grad Amy Wright hasn’t slowed down since winning Best Short at the March on Washington Film Festival at the White House. While busy at…

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It’s Happy Hunting for New York Film Academy BFA Student Connor Williams
February 23, 2018

It’s Happy Hunting for New York Film Academy BFA Student Connor Williams

Connor Williams has truly hit the ground running in Los Angeles, not only booking a lot of professional work as an actor but also keeping up with his studies in…

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American Cinematographer Spotlights New York Film Academy Cinematography Grad Egor Povolotskiy
February 20, 2018

American Cinematographer Spotlights New York Film Academy Cinematography Grad Egor Povolotskiy

American Cinematographer magazine, the official publication of the American Society of Cinematographers, recently spotlighted the meteoric rise of New York Film Academy MFA Cinematography grad Egor Povolotskiy in it’s Rising Stars…

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All Rise Film Competition Runner-Up is New York Film Academy MFA Screenwriting Student
February 20, 2018

All Rise Film Competition Runner-Up is New York Film Academy MFA Screenwriting Student

The New York Film Academy congratulates MFA Screenwriting student Ines Carolyne de los Santos Almanzar and her all-NYFA crew for winning the Runner-Up prize in the All Rise Film Competition….

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Check Out FAYN Magazine by New York Film Academy Photography Department
February 19, 2018

Check Out FAYN Magazine by New York Film Academy Photography Department

FAYN is a collaborative photography magazine produced by the New York Film Academy Photography Department. The magazine features students, faculty, and alumni whose work explores contemporary concepts in art and…

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Real Time Social Media Coverage, Fake News, and Stockholm Radio: Updates from the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School
February 19, 2018

Real Time Social Media Coverage, Fake News, and Stockholm Radio: Updates from the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School

Once again, news programs here in the United States are dominated by reports of a mass shooting. And, once again, news producers have to decide what to report, and how to…

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