Film

Must-Watch Movies From Black Filmmakers and Actors
March 23, 2024 | Film

Must-Watch Movies From Black Filmmakers and Actors

From Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing (1989) to Moonlight (2016), there are a range of films that celebrate Black life, culture, and history. Directors, writers, actors, and visual storytellers…

Learn More
Honoring Women in Filmmaking, Entertainment, and the Media Arts
March 19, 2024 | Film

Honoring Women in Filmmaking, Entertainment, and the Media Arts

Throughout history, women in filmmaking, entertainment, and media have left an indelible mark in the arts. Challenging conventions, and inspiring generations with their creativity and talent, figures like Frida Kahlo,…

Learn More
TV Shows and Movies Based on Games
March 16, 2024 | Media Arts

10 TV Shows and Movies Based on Games

By allowing players to personalize, interact, and influence stories, video games immerse audiences in captivating worlds. As a result, it’s no surprise that Hollywood frequently finds inspiration in popular games. One…

Learn More
A Comprehensive Dive Into Matthew Modine’s Filmography
March 15, 2024 | Guest Speakers

A Comprehensive Dive Into Matthew Modine’s Filmography

With a film, television, and stage career spanning several decades, actor Matthew Modine has showcased his talent in a range of roles. From intense dramas to lighthearted comedies, Modine has…

Learn More
How to Write a Movie Review: 10 Essential Tips
March 13, 2024 | Film

How to Write a Movie Review: 10 Essential Tips

As long as there have been films, there have been film critics. Starting with the early days of cinema, where reviews appeared in newspapers and magazines as brief, descriptive pieces,…

Learn More
Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers
March 8, 2024 | Film

Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers

Native Americans have made countless contributions to our nation’s history of visual and performing art, especially in entertainment. However, in the history of Hollywood, Native Americans have often been stereotyped,…

Learn More
Creative TV & Movie Adaptations Featuring NYFA Alum, Faculty, and Rising Stars
March 2, 2024 | Alumni

Creative TV & Movie Adaptations Featuring NYFA Alum, Faculty, and Rising Stars

Remember back in the 1990s when Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillipe, and Reese Witherspoon starred in an adaptation of Pierre Coderlos de Laclos’ seminal French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses (Dangerous…

Learn More
The Best New York Movies
February 20, 2024 | Film

The Best New York Movies

From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the historic neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, NYC provides an array of backdrops that can enhance storytelling and add depth to characters. The…

Learn More
NYFA Alumni and Faculty Collaborate on Film, TV, and Media
February 15, 2024 | Film

NYFA Alumni and Faculty Collaborate on Film, TV, and Media

The film, television, and entertainment industry have a long history of memorable partnerships, from the Coen brothers to Issa Rae and Tracy Oliver to The Daniels. Hit films, television shows,…

Learn More