Student & Alumni Spotlights

Filmmaking Alumnus John Jencks Returns to NYFA to Screen “The Hippopotamus”
April 14, 2017

Filmmaking Alumnus John Jencks Returns to NYFA to Screen “The Hippopotamus”

Earlier this month, New York Film Academy Filmmaking alumnus John Jencks returned to NYFA Los Angeles to screen his feature film, “The Hippopotamus,” starring NYFA Board Member Matthew Modine. Having grown…

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ALUMNUS JOHN JENCKS RETURNS TO NYFA LOS ANGELES TO SCREEN HIS FEATURE “THE HIPPOPOTAMUS”
April 13, 2017

ALUMNUS JOHN JENCKS RETURNS TO NYFA LOS ANGELES TO SCREEN HIS FEATURE “THE HIPPOPOTAMUS”

Having grown up in the U.K., New York Film Academy filmmaking alumnus John Jencks recalls his time as a teen, hitting up three movies a day at the local theater. His fascination with films…

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NYFA Alumnus Jaspal Binning’s “Ovum” Available on Digital and VOD
April 11, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Jaspal Binning’s “Ovum” Available on Digital and VOD

Beginning today, you’ll be able to watch New York Film Academy Musical Theatre alumnus, Jaspal Binning‘s newest independent feature, “Ovum,” on Digital (iTunes), DVD and Video-on-Demand (VOD). Binning both stars…

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NYFA Australia Gold Coast Alumnus Works on “Pacific Rim 2” and “Jungle”
April 10, 2017

NYFA Australia Gold Coast Alumnus Works on “Pacific Rim 2” and “Jungle”

Since graduating from the Filmmaking program at the New York Film Academy, Gold Coast, Joe Tiernan worked on back-to-back blockbuster projects such as “Pacific Rim 2” and “Jungle,” starring Daniel Radcliffe. With…

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NYFA Grad’s “Check Your Mate” Wins at the Los Angeles Short Film Festival
April 6, 2017

NYFA Grad’s “Check Your Mate” Wins at the Los Angeles Short Film Festival

We are pleased to announce that New York Film Academy alumna Eliza Bolsh’s film “Check your Mate” won Best Short at the Los Angeles Short Awards Film Festival! Bolsh also won the…

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NYFA Alumna Wins Best Supporting Actress Award and More
April 4, 2017

NYFA Alumna Wins Best Supporting Actress Award and More

Danielle Kronenberg is a British actress who currently lives in Los Angeles. She started her training at a very young age at a prestigious full time children’s drama school in…

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MFA Acting for Film Grad Jongman Kim Appears in Judd Apatow’s “Love”
March 31, 2017

MFA Acting for Film Grad Jongman Kim Appears in Judd Apatow’s “Love”

After being picked up for a third season on Netflix, Judd Apatow’s romantic comedy series, “Love,” continues to grow in popularity. The series reflects the complicated dating life of millennials living in…

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NYFA Australia Gold Coast Grad Works on “Thor” and “Aquaman”
March 30, 2017

NYFA Australia Gold Coast Grad Works on “Thor” and “Aquaman”

Former New York Film Academy Australia, Gold Coast student, Damian Lang, has shot three award-winning short films thus far, and has worked as a Location Assistant on major Hollywood films…

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NYFA Grad’s “The Kobal Report” Screens at LA Film Awards and NYC Indie Film Awards
March 30, 2017

NYFA Grad’s “The Kobal Report” Screens at LA Film Awards and NYC Indie Film Awards

Recent New York Film Academy Filmmaking graduate Javier Alfonso Bartolozzi’s thesis film, “The Kobal Report,” has been selected to screen at the Los Angeles Film Awards, NYC Indie Film Awards, and…

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