Student & Alumni Spotlights

MFA Cinematography Grad Bob Nguyen Wins Vietnam’s Highest Award for Cinematography
June 23, 2017

MFA Cinematography Grad Bob Nguyen Wins Vietnam’s Highest Award for Cinematography

New York Film Academy is proud to congratulate MFA Cinematography graduate Bob Nguyen on winning the Golden Kite Award for Best Cinematography in 2016 for his work on the feature…

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NYFA Alumnus Anthony James Faure Releases “Kids With Guns”
June 23, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Anthony James Faure Releases “Kids With Guns”

Anthony James Faure worked in the film industry for five years before coming to the New York Film Academy. When he started the 1-Year Filmmaking Program he was also starting the post-production…

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Musical Theatre Alumnus Pierre Marais to Perform in Baayork Lee’s “A Chorus Line,” “Dancing Queen” and “West Side Story”
June 21, 2017

Musical Theatre Alumnus Pierre Marais to Perform in Baayork Lee’s “A Chorus Line,” “Dancing Queen” and “West Side Story”

Pierre Marais comes from a family of circus performing trapeze artists from Ringling Brothers’ Barnum and Bailey, who were undoubtedly influential towards his aspirations to perform in his own way….

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NYFA Alumnus Todd Lien Talks “You Have More Friends Than You Know” on NYFA Hour
June 20, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Todd Lien Talks “You Have More Friends Than You Know” on NYFA Hour

On Thursday, June 13, New York Film Academy alumnus Todd Lien appeared on the NYFA Hour for a special Pride month interview. The Popcorn Talk Network was proud to host…

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NYFA Alumnus Alon Jawal Film “Visitors” Tours Festivals
June 15, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Alon Jawal Film “Visitors” Tours Festivals

New York Film Academy Alumni Alon Juwal has been on a veritable tour with his short film, “Visitors,” which has received nominations from the Newport Beach Film Festival, Phoenix ComicCon,…

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NYFA Grad’s Doc “ED Vs IT” Now Available on Amazon Prime
June 14, 2017

NYFA Grad’s Doc “ED Vs IT” Now Available on Amazon Prime

In an age where information is readily available through everyday technology, former New York Film Academy student Atif Ali Khan’s documentary “ED Vs IT: SOS” explores the role of education in…

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Musical Theatre Grad “Ione” Performing as Alternate Lead in West End’s “Thriller Live”
June 12, 2017

Musical Theatre Grad “Ione” Performing as Alternate Lead in West End’s “Thriller Live”

Growing up in Manchester, UK, Mica “Ione” Townsend began developing her singing chops at three-years old in her church choir. From there, she progressed through classical vocal training and performances to sharing her…

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MFA Photography Graduate’s “Coming out Stories” Featured on BuzzFeed
June 9, 2017

MFA Photography Graduate’s “Coming out Stories” Featured on BuzzFeed

While those who identify as LGBTQ+ can often share a common bond remembering the moment they officially “came out,” the way in which he or she comes out is hardly…

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NYFA BFA & MFA Photography Student Showcase at Bergamot Station
June 7, 2017

NYFA BFA & MFA Photography Student Showcase at Bergamot Station

The Los Angeles campus held an exciting showcase of the New York Film Academy’s top BFA and MFA graduating photography student’s work entitled Tracing Nuance. Held at the historic Bergamot Station…

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