It’s Been a Journey for Acting for Film Alum Elsabet Ademe, But She is Just Getting Started
January 14, 2021

It’s Been a Journey for Acting for Film Alum Elsabet Ademe, But She is Just Getting Started

Elsabet Ademe was born in Ethiopia, and as a teenager, she embarked on the most dangerous journey of her life – traveling the treacherous smugglers’ route toward the West, living…

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NYFA South Beach Instructor, Patrice DeGraff Arenas, Lands Role on Peabody Award-Winning Drama “David Makes Man”
December 21, 2020

NYFA South Beach Instructor, Patrice DeGraff Arenas, Lands Role on Peabody Award-Winning Drama “David Makes Man”

Originally reported in Deadline, NYFA’s own Patrice DeGraff Arenas has landed a recurring role on David Makes Man. The Peabody Award-winning drama series is distributed by the Oprah Winfrey Network…

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NYFA Alum Ritika Shah Shoots Fashion Editorial for ‘Harper’s Bazaar India’
December 18, 2020

NYFA Alum Ritika Shah Shoots Fashion Editorial for ‘Harper’s Bazaar India’

2020 isn’t going to stop Ritika Shah from making bold moves in the fashion world. Recently, the 1-Year Photography Conservatory alum shot a full fashion editorial for the highbrow style…

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NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA) WELCOMES THE CAST AND DIRECTOR OF “BLACK BEAR” FOR NYFA Q&A-LIST SERIES
December 11, 2020

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA) WELCOMES THE CAST AND DIRECTOR OF “BLACK BEAR” FOR NYFA Q&A-LIST SERIES

On December 9, 2020, New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the honor of hosting a live video Q&A with actress & NYFA alum Aubrey Plaza (Ingrid Goes West, Parks & Recreation), actor Christopher…

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NYFA South Beach Alum Michael Bradway on How His Modeling and Acting Career Go Hand-in-Hand
November 23, 2020

NYFA South Beach Alum Michael Bradway on How His Modeling and Acting Career Go Hand-in-Hand

From working with globally recognized brands like Champion and U.S. Polo Assn. to working on Miami-based short films Hi8, My Dear Delilah, Watch Me, and Piece, NYFA alum Michael Bradway…

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NYFA Acting for Film Alum Lebogang Fisher Selected for Actors in Training Casting Initiative by Warner Bros. Television
November 17, 2020

NYFA Acting for Film Alum Lebogang Fisher Selected for Actors in Training Casting Initiative by Warner Bros. Television

Lebogang Fisher or “Lebo” (pronounced Leh-boo), is a South African actress and director (M R Management, Stella Talent) and NYFA alum. Her name “Lebogang” means to be thankful, and she…

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NYFA Alumni Majid Al Ansari and Razane Jammal Involved in Netflix Original Series “Paranormal”
November 5, 2020

NYFA Alumni Majid Al Ansari and Razane Jammal Involved in Netflix Original Series “Paranormal”

Not one, but two alumni are involved in Netflix’s first series to accommodate deaf and blind viewers for Arabic Netflix. NYFA Filmmaking alum Majid Al Ansari directs three episodes of…

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Soundarya Sharma Discusses Acting and New York Film Academy
November 4, 2020

Soundarya Sharma Discusses Acting and New York Film Academy

Actress Soundarya Sharma is keeping active amid the Coronavirus global pandemic. She was in the middle of attending 4-Week Acting for Film Workshop at NYFA’s Los Angeles campus when the…

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NYFA Acting Alum Dan Gregory Discusses Success and Upcoming Projects
November 3, 2020

NYFA Acting Alum Dan Gregory Discusses Success and Upcoming Projects

New Jersey native Dan Gregory has kept busy since attending an Acting for Film workshop at New York Film Academy (NYFA) back in 2010. He has won numerous awards for…

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