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5 “Must Knows” About Choosing A Site To Crowd Fund Your Short Film
May 28, 2014 | Film

5 “Must Knows” About Choosing A Site To Crowd Fund Your Short Film

Author: Matthew Ladensack, Filmmaking Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles There are a lot of different crowd funding sites out there including the two most publicized: IndieGoGo and Kickstarter….

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Q&A With Brian Dilg, Chair, Photography Dept., New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Brian Dilg, Chair, Photography Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful photographer? BD: Photography is a highly technical medium, but every aspect of your technique has to become second…

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Self-Distribution In Today’s Marketplace
May 28, 2014 | Film

Self-Distribution In Today’s Marketplace

Author: Neal Weisman, Co-Chair, Producing Department, New York Film Academy The world of film distribution has literally blown up in the last few years. The traditional distribution system, that was…

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How To Edit An Interview For A Documentary
May 28, 2014 | Film

How To Edit An Interview For A Documentary

Author: Andrea Fumagalli, Documentary Alumnus, New York Film Academy [su_note]Learn more about the Documentary Filmmaking School at the New York Film Academy.[/su_note] Editing an interview is not always easy, but…

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Q&A With Nick Yellen, Producing Dept., New York Film Academy
May 27, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Nick Yellen, Producing Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What are some lessons to learn in order to become a successful producer? NY: Realizing that this isn’t a 9 to 5 job: it is not a hobby, but…

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Review Of New York Film Academy's Animation BFA
May 27, 2014 | Film

Review Of New York Film Academy's Animation BFA

Author: Mark Sawicki, Co-Chair, Animation Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles Q. What will I learn in the Animation BFA program? A. The full program will take you through…

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How To Use Different Methods To Storyboard Your Film
May 23, 2014 | Film

How To Use Different Methods To Storyboard Your Film

New York Film Academy instructor and filmmaker Abraham Heisler provides an in-depth look into creating the visual feel of his short film “The Typist.” In the following video, he emphasizes…

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Q&A With Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Dept., New York Film Academy
May 22, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful game designer? CS: Games are playable systems. Successful game designers understand how to prototype, playtest, iterate, and collaborate…

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How To Submit To An Audition Notice Via Email
May 22, 2014 | Film

How To Submit To An Audition Notice Via Email

Author: Glynis Rigsby, Chair, Acting Department, New York Film Academy From personal experience, professional casting notices are well thought out and built specifically to streamline the process for those filtering…

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