Student & Alumni Spotlights

NYFA Photography Student’s Photo I Project Makes Cover of “Imirage” Magazine
May 1, 2017

NYFA Photography Student’s Photo I Project Makes Cover of “Imirage” Magazine

Born and raised in the southern part of Hyderabad, India, Rutvik Katuri‘s hobby of photography slowly grew into his passion after shadowing local event and wedding photographers. He grew even fonder of the art after discovering the…

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NYFA Alumni Team Up on Short Film “Worth It?”
April 28, 2017

NYFA Alumni Team Up on Short Film “Worth It?”

Inspired by films like “The Jungle Book,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Gravity,” and “Inception,” among others, Edgar Vega began his career working as a Lighting/Compositing artist on a…

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Award-Winning Comedian Adrián Minkowicz Returns to NYFA to Perform Stand Up
April 27, 2017

Award-Winning Comedian Adrián Minkowicz Returns to NYFA to Perform Stand Up

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Adrián Minkowicz, also known as “The Argentinean,” is an award-winning comedian based in New York. He performs stand-up in English and Spanish with equal success, touring…

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NYFA Musical Theatre Alumna Cast in Asian Tour of “Sister Act”
April 26, 2017

NYFA Musical Theatre Alumna Cast in Asian Tour of “Sister Act”

New York Film Academy Musical Theatre alumna Sophie Kim So-hyang has been cast in the US production of the hit Broadway musical “Sister Act,” making her the first Korean actress to have been…

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NYFA Filmmaking Alumnus Premieres “Bullock the Bruiser” at Manhattan Film Festival
April 25, 2017

NYFA Filmmaking Alumnus Premieres “Bullock the Bruiser” at Manhattan Film Festival

New York Film Academy Filmmaking alumnus Marcelo Mayen delivered an impressive thesis film that premiered at the Manhattan Film Festival at the Cinema Village in New York City. His film, “Bullock…

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Broadcast Journalism Alumnae Cover Stock Exchange and Ellis Island Hospital
April 24, 2017

Broadcast Journalism Alumnae Cover Stock Exchange and Ellis Island Hospital

On any given weekday morning you can find New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School alumna Gillian Kemmerer reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Asset TV, where…

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Producing Grad Inks TV Series Deal From NYFA Guest Speaker
April 20, 2017

Producing Grad Inks TV Series Deal From NYFA Guest Speaker

Recent Producing graduate from the New York Film Academy’s 1-Year Producing Conservatory, Heidi Segal, is a shining example of how it’s never too late to change your career and pursue…

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April 2017 Broadcast Journalism Alumni News
April 18, 2017

April 2017 Broadcast Journalism Alumni News

The New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism Department has more exciting news regarding its alumni. Nicole Cross snagged four Associated Press Louisiana awards recently, including Best Daytime Newscast and Achievement. Nicole…

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Acting for Film Alumnus Torsten Colijn Nominated for Best Ensemble Cast
April 18, 2017

Acting for Film Alumnus Torsten Colijn Nominated for Best Ensemble Cast

The 2017 FirstGlance Film Festival Los Angeles has announced its official nominations for the 17th edition, which will take place April 20-23. Torsten Colijn, an Acting for Film alumnus from the…

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