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Exploring The Work of Caribbean-American Filmmakers
May 30, 2023 | Film

Exploring The Work of Caribbean-American Filmmakers

Caribbean Americans have made significant contributions to this country, as well as to the evolution of American culture. With films that range from Sweet Micky for President? (2015), Night Catches…

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The History of Drive-In Movie Theaters (and Where They Are Now)
May 27, 2023 | Film

The History of Drive-In Movie Theaters (and Where They Are Now)

Many people hear stories of their grandparents going to the drive-in theater for a Friday night hangout, but do you know the history of the classic movie experience? Though there…

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Director Profile: Quentin Tarantino
May 24, 2023 | Film

Director Profile: Quentin Tarantino

Name: Quentin Jerome Tarantino Essential Films: Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), The Kill Bill Collection (2005), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Django Unchained (2012), Once Upon a Time…. in…

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NYFA Australia Alumni Find Success at Gold Coast Film Festival
April 19, 2023 | Film

NYFA Australia Alumni Find Success at Gold Coast Film Festival

The Blair Witch Project (1999), Donnie Darko (2001), and Little Miss Sunshine (2006) are all great independent films with something in common: they all premiered at film festivals. For filmmakers…

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THE BEST FEMALE DIRECTORS: CELEBRATING TRAILBLAZING FILMS & TV SHOWS
March 13, 2023 | Film

The Best Female Directors: Celebrating Trailblazing Films & TV Shows

From independent filmmakers like Lulu Wang and Chinonye Chukwu to iconic feature film directors like Gina Prince-Bythewood and Jane Campion, women are pioneers and innovators in the film, television, and…

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the blackening trailer
March 1, 2023 | Film

NYFA Alum Tracy Oliver’s ‘The Blackening’ Trailer Released

If the Black character always dies first in a horror movie, what happens when all of the characters are Black? It’s a question that NYFA Alum Tracy Oliver poses with…

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the best movies about time travel
February 2, 2023 | Film

The Best Movies About Time Travel

When it comes to the best movies about time travel and time warps, everyone immediately thinks of the iconic 1993 film Groundhog Day. From the cute little groundhog to watching…

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Movies, Television Shows, and Plays
January 29, 2023 | Film

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Movies, Television Shows, and Plays

This January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reflect on his legacy of fighting for freedom, civil rights, and social justice. “MLK was the conscience of America and…

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The Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Year
January 29, 2023 | Film

The Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Year

Tis the season to stream!  Cinephiles flock to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime to watch their favorite flicks through the holidays and new year. We love…

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