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5 “Must Knows” About Choosing A Site To Crowd Fund Your Short Film
May 28, 2014 | Film

5 “Must Knows” About Choosing A Site To Crowd Fund Your Short Film

Author: Matthew Ladensack, Filmmaking Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles There are a lot of different crowd funding sites out there including the two most publicized: IndieGoGo and Kickstarter….

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Review Of New York Film Academy's Animation BFA
May 27, 2014 | Film

Review Of New York Film Academy's Animation BFA

Author: Mark Sawicki, Co-Chair, Animation Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles Q. What will I learn in the Animation BFA program? A. The full program will take you through…

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Q&A With Nick Yellen, Producing Dept., New York Film Academy
May 27, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Nick Yellen, Producing Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What are some lessons to learn in order to become a successful producer? NY: Realizing that this isn’t a 9 to 5 job: it is not a hobby, but…

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How To Use Different Methods To Storyboard Your Film
May 23, 2014 | Film

How To Use Different Methods To Storyboard Your Film

New York Film Academy instructor and filmmaker Abraham Heisler provides an in-depth look into creating the visual feel of his short film “The Typist.” In the following video, he emphasizes…

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Q&A With Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Dept., New York Film Academy
May 22, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful game designer? CS: Games are playable systems. Successful game designers understand how to prototype, playtest, iterate, and collaborate…

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Instagram Collaborations: Artist Breathes New Life Into Digital Photography
May 22, 2014 | Film

Instagram Collaborations: Artist Breathes New Life Into Digital Photography

Since its release in 2010, Instagram has become a hugely popular social network for photo-sharing and socializing. It’s also been something of a black hole for photography; for every well-composed,…

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How To Submit To An Audition Notice Via Email
May 22, 2014 | Film

How To Submit To An Audition Notice Via Email

Author: Glynis Rigsby, Chair, Acting Department, New York Film Academy From personal experience, professional casting notices are well thought out and built specifically to streamline the process for those filtering…

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Q&A With Lynda Goodfriend, Chair, Acting Dept., New York Film Academy Los Angeles
May 21, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Lynda Goodfriend, Chair, Acting Dept., New York Film Academy Los Angeles

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful actor? LG: There are many actors who pursue this career professionally. Being a Personal Manager for over 30…

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Changing with the Times: The Evolution of Wolfenstein
May 19, 2014 | Film

Changing with the Times: The Evolution of Wolfenstein

Tomorrow sees the release of Wolfenstein the New Order, the latest iteration of the legendary Wolfenstein franchise. While many gamers of a certain age will fondly remember the fast-paced kill-or-be-killed…

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