What Does A Production Designer Do?
Production designers may not be as well-known outside the film industry as directors, writers, and producers, but aspiring filmmakers learn very quickly that movies can never go from idea to…
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February 25, 2017 | Film
February 25, 2017 | Film
What You Can Learn From Great Movie Openings
All movies aim to grab the viewer right from the start and keep their attention for the next couple of hours, but great title sequences can be the secret weapon…
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February 18, 2017 | Film
NYFA Looks Forward to the 2017 Oscars
The Academy Awards has finally unveiled their exciting list of nominees. Much like every year, a mix of expected and surprising nominations have breathed an air of excitement into the…
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February 18, 2017 | Film
How to Hone Your Style of Filmmaking
In a time when everyone wants to be the next great filmmaker, it can seem daunting to pursue the craft. When considering a path in filmmaking, every aspiring filmmaker should…
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February 18, 2017 | Film
To Film Fest or Not to Film Fest: Creative Approaches to Distribution in the Digital Age
Film festivals used to be the only way for indie filmmakers to find exposure and, if lucky, a distributor. But with the explosion of video on demand (VOD), filmmakers have…
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February 18, 2017 | Film
Black History Month: Blazing Trails in the Entertainment Industry Part II
In the second part of this series, we’re bringing you six more (one is a husband and wife team) industry insiders who are blazing trails in the field. Mara Brock…
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February 15, 2017 | Film
NYFA Celebrates International Entertainment: An Infographic
As the world hotly anticipates the already record-breaking 89th Annual Academy Awards, New York Film Academy recognizes that the entertainment industry is an increasingly international and diverse community. The beauty of the medium of film is…
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February 13, 2017 | Film
Predictions: What Will Be New in Filmmaking in 2017?
Each year we see the movie industry evolve in order to continue giving us films to love and enjoy. And while 2016 was a great year for all of us…
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February 11, 2017 | Film
Black History Month: Blazing Trails in the Entertainment Industry Part I
Celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February, Black History Month is a dedicated time to honor impactful people and events in the black diaspora. And while there…
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