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6 Great Election-Related Movies
November 8, 2016 | Film

6 Great Election-Related Movies

In case you didn’t notice from your opinion-barraged social media pages, voting day is upon us. Whether you look forward to this time or just want to vote and not…

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From Kevin Smith to Ava DuVerney: 7 Filmmakers You NEED to Follow on Instagram
November 7, 2016 | Film

From Kevin Smith to Ava DuVerney: 7 Filmmakers You NEED to Follow on Instagram

Social media isn’t just a tool for film promotion or connecting with fans. As a visual and performing artist, social media can also be a tool for your own inspiration…

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NYFA Screening: Lessons Learned From “Queen of Katwe”
November 5, 2016 | Film

NYFA Screening: Lessons Learned From “Queen of Katwe”

Recently, New York Film Academy students had an opportunity to attend a screening and live Q&A with the cast and crew of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe.” The film is based…

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Screen Love: The On-Screen Couples We’re All Rooting For This Fall
November 4, 2016 | Film

Screen Love: The On-Screen Couples We’re All Rooting For This Fall

Very few among us could have predicted the sad end of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s 12-year relationship, which has left many fans searching for romantic hope on the silver…

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NYFA Around the World: Latest Industry News from Our Film School Alumni
November 4, 2016 | Film

NYFA Around the World: Latest Industry News from Our Film School Alumni

Just as the hearts of parents swell with pride and a little bit of heartbreak as they watch their children head off to film school, we too get a little…

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6 Horror Films That Changed the Genre Forever
October 29, 2016 | Film

6 Horror Films That Changed the Genre Forever

Each year, new horror films are released in hopes that they’ll scare audiences enough to tell their friends all about it. Of all the film genres out there, perhaps horror…

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3 Films About The “New World” to Watch This Columbus Day
October 10, 2016 | Film

3 Films About The “New World” to Watch This Columbus Day

At NYFA, our students come from over 120 countries around the world. So Columbus Day may not be a very familiar holiday for many in our community. And with Indigenous…

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5 Fall Movies That Put You in the Autumn Mood
October 1, 2016 | Film

5 Fall Movies That Put You in the Autumn Mood

Ah, fall movies. Along with colorful trees, crunchy leaves, and cooler weather, these are all signs that fall has arrived. From spooky decorations and pumpkin spice everything to finally wearing…

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A Filmmaker's Favorite Things About Fall
October 1, 2016 | Film

A Filmmaker's Favorite Things About Fall

There are many reasons why people can’t wait for fall to arrive. Some of us love the holidays that autumn brings, while others are just glad for the crisp change…

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