MFA Filmmaking Grad Produces Feature ‘El Freeman’
Since graduating from his MFA in Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy Los Angeles in 2012, Antonio Chavez Trejo has established himself as the Director of Production and Creative…
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May 26, 2015
May 20, 2015
‘Whatever You Want’ Wins Best Comedy at LA Independent Film Festival
Inspired in large part by Robert Zemeckis’ Who Framed Roger Rabbit, New York Film Academy One-Year Filmmaking alumnus Leonardo Bentes’ film, Whatever You Want, which recently won Best Comedy / Dramedy…
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May 20, 2015
NYFA Grad Alfonso Ribeiro From ‘Fresh Prince’ to Host AFV
Who can forget the lovable Carlton from the popular 90’s television series, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air? What most of you may not know is actor Alfonso Ribeiro took a…
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May 19, 2015
NYFA Representing at Cannes Short Film Corner
This year, we have a number of filmmakers representing the New York Film Academy at the Cannes Film Festival. These students and alumni have the incredible opportunity of networking and…
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May 19, 2015
Mohamed Luqman Wins Best Aspiring Filmmaker Award at ZUMEFF
Under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khaled Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development, President of Zayed University, the 6th edition of Zayed University Middle East…
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May 5, 2015
MFA Filmmakers Bound for Greatness
As we all know, networking is an essential element in becoming a success in the entertainment business. But how do you begin networking when you have no connections or resources…
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May 1, 2015
NYFA’s Kenneth Johnson Provides Students with 40 Years of Film & TV Experience
The New York Film Academy believes that a crucial element toward maintaining its intensive hands-on programs is having instructors with industry access and real life experience in the field he…
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May 1, 2015
HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night
Continuing its collaboration with New York Film Academy, HollyShorts dedicated a screening exclusively to the films of NYFA students and alumni. From HollyShorts‘ website: “HollyShorts is an organization devoted to…
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April 30, 2015
Emirati Graduate Directs First Feature “Abdullah”
Given the various locations of the New York Film Academy all over the world, often students have the opportunity to explore multiple locations while studying for a certificate or degree….
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