Military Student Michael Valenzuela Overcomes the Odds
February 4, 2015

Military Student Michael Valenzuela Overcomes the Odds

As an extremely talented musician at a very young age, Michael Valenzuela learned to play over 20 instruments. Performing in diverse ensembles comprised of choir, musicals, marching, jazz, rock, folk and contemporary bands,…

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Producer Mohammed Al Turki Visits NYFA and Brings Special Surprise Guest Michelle Rodriguez
February 2, 2015

Producer Mohammed Al Turki Visits NYFA and Brings Special Surprise Guest Michelle Rodriguez

Last night, Thursday, January 29th, students gathered in the New York Film Academy Los Angeles Theater to view a screening of the financial thriller Arbitrage (Susan Sarandon, Brit Marling, Tim Roth), for…

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Music Video Students Visit Rolling Stone HQ
January 30, 2015

Music Video Students Visit Rolling Stone HQ

For many decades, Rolling Stone Magazine has been a leading force in music and entertainment culture. Its ability to catapult an artist’s career is quite remarkable. The same could be said…

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Congratulations to Degree Program Graduates at NYFA Los Angeles!
January 28, 2015

Congratulations to Degree Program Graduates at NYFA Los Angeles!

New York Film Academy Los Angeles Filmmaking, Acting, Producing, Screenwriting, Photography and Cinematography students received their MFA, MA, BFA and AFA degrees this past Saturday, January 24th during Commencement Ceremonies…

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Fairytales Come True for BFA Filmmaking Student
January 21, 2015

Fairytales Come True for BFA Filmmaking Student

They say fairytales can come true. Well, for Fi Dieter, fairytales are opening major doors for a bright future in the entertainment industry. The New York Film Academy BFA Filmmaking student,…

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NYFA Veteran Student Hired as Military Consultant for Shia LaBeouf
January 20, 2015

NYFA Veteran Student Hired as Military Consultant for Shia LaBeouf

You never know when or from whom your next opportunity will manifest. In such an arduous and competitive industry like filmmaking, it’s best to take advantage of every relationship and be…

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Director Rupert Wyatt Screens ‘The Gambler’ at NYFA LA
January 16, 2015

Director Rupert Wyatt Screens ‘The Gambler’ at NYFA LA

On Wednesday January 14th, New York Film Academy Los Angeles students came to Warner Bros. studios for a screening of The Gambler, in theaters now, and participated in a Q&A…

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Filmmaker Nathan Scoggins Gives Career Advice and Inspiration in his Visit to NYFA
January 13, 2015

Filmmaker Nathan Scoggins Gives Career Advice and Inspiration in his Visit to NYFA

On December 2nd, 2014, screenwriter and director Nathan Scoggins sat down with NYFA’s Business of Screenwriting class to tell his tale of how this son of a pastor from Warwick,…

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NYFA Grad Finalist for Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” Grand Prize
January 13, 2015

NYFA Grad Finalist for Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” Grand Prize

Do not underestimate the power of the craving for Doritos. At least the New York Film Academy isn’t. Of the ten finalists in the Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” contest,…

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