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How to Watch ‘The Interview’ Online
January 6, 2015 | Film

How to Watch ‘The Interview’ Online

By now you’ll have already heard the massive furore that was caused by Seth Rogan’s The Interview, the North Korean-lampooning movie which sparked an international diplomatic headache. As a unique and…

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The Zero-Budget Filmmaker’s Checklist
January 5, 2015 | Film

The Zero-Budget Filmmaker’s Checklist

The first challenge of independent filmmaking is always finding the budget to do what you want to do. Unless you happen to have a few angel investors in your pocket,…

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The Best Cinematography: A Look At Slumdog Millionaire
January 5, 2015 | Film

The Best Cinematography: A Look At Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire was an expected David that became an unstoppable Goliath during the 2009 Academy Awards, picking up several Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Cinematography. Accepting the Best Cinematography…

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Interview with Five-Time New York Film Academy Alum Tanner Cusumano
December 19, 2014 | Film

Interview with Five-Time New York Film Academy Alum Tanner Cusumano

While it’s not uncommon for students at the New York Film Academy to come back to further their studies, filmmaker Tanner Cusumano has the distinction of attending our film camps five times in…

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10 Best Twitter Accounts EVERY Filmmaker Should Follow
December 16, 2014 | Film

10 Best Twitter Accounts EVERY Filmmaker Should Follow

It’s a big world out there, and Twitter has got it’s fair share of filmmakers and other movie professionals. You can’t possibly find them all let alone follow each and…

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Filmmaking Meetup Groups in Los Angeles
December 8, 2014 | Film

Filmmaking Meetup Groups in Los Angeles

By its very nature, filmmaking is a collaborative art form and it’s far more enjoyable – and usually a lot more successful – when done with others. Question is, where…

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Careers in Film & Career Paths
December 1, 2014 | Film

Careers in Film & Career Paths

This article is intended as a reference and does not represent a guarantee or implication that NYFA graduates or others reading this article will obtain a job in their chosen…

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Unbelievably Good Indie Movies Shot on a Tiny Budget
November 19, 2014 | Film

Unbelievably Good Indie Movies Shot on a Tiny Budget

Any indie filmmaker glancing down a list of cinema screenings at any given point would be forgiven if they felt dismayed. It’s increasingly rare to see mainstream movies that don’t…

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Milestones in Cinema: 8 Space Movies That Took Us Somewhere New
November 14, 2014 | Film

Milestones in Cinema: 8 Space Movies That Took Us Somewhere New

Sometimes, when we’re lucky, real life can be more exciting than the movies. Like when Michael Jordon wins a championship while practically dying of the flu or when Nabisco came…

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