Academic Programs

New York Film Academy Alum Uzair Merchant is Best Indie Director at Los Angeles Film Awards
January 8, 2018

New York Film Academy Alum Uzair Merchant is Best Indie Director at Los Angeles Film Awards

In the middle of a the entertainment industry’s award season, it’s easy to see how a prestigious award can mean more than its weight in glitter or gold. Winning an…

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A 2018 Kickoff From the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School
January 8, 2018

A 2018 Kickoff From the New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School

Welcome to the first NYFA Broadcast Journalism update of 2018! Here in New York City, the biggest news story of the new year is the weather. At times, accurate weather…

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From the Olympics to “Vikings” with New York Film Academy Acting Alum Ragga Ragnars
January 5, 2018

From the Olympics to “Vikings” with New York Film Academy Acting Alum Ragga Ragnars

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film alum Ragga Ragnars has quite the resume: the two-time-Olympic-swimmer-turned-actress recently snagged a role on the hit show “Vikings.” NYFA had the chance…

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“The Truth” About New York Film Academy Acting Alum Fahad Olayan
January 2, 2018

“The Truth” About New York Film Academy Acting Alum Fahad Olayan

Since he was just a teenager, New York Film Academy (NYFA) alumnus Fahad Olayan has had a solid plan for his life. Through hard work and determination, he has already…

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Harper’s Bazaar Profiles New York Film Academy Alum Khadijah Kudsi
December 27, 2017

Harper’s Bazaar Profiles New York Film Academy Alum Khadijah Kudsi

With the 14th Annual Dubai International Film Festival coming to a close this December, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia profiled six pioneering female filmmakers from the Middle East, including New York Film…

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New York Film Academy Master Class With Lyle Kessler Wraps With Impressive Performances
December 22, 2017

New York Film Academy Master Class With Lyle Kessler Wraps With Impressive Performances

This December, students from the New York Film Academy’s Acting for Film 2-Year Conservatory performed scenes written and directed by renowned actor/playwright Lyle Kessler. The performances were the culmination of…

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New York Film Academy Alum & Associate Director of Recruitment Screens Powerful Documentary “I Heart Jenny”
December 20, 2017

New York Film Academy Alum & Associate Director of Recruitment Screens Powerful Documentary “I Heart Jenny”

“I Heart Jenny,” a heart-wrenching and beautiful documentary by producer and director Blake Babbitt, had a special screening this December at the New York Film Academy’s recently opened New York…

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New York Film Academy Narrative Theory Students Explore IMAX VR Centre
December 20, 2017

New York Film Academy Narrative Theory Students Explore IMAX VR Centre

https://youtu.be/vOoU5pz4lAU The Narrative Theory Course is a part of the New York Film Academy’s Game Design curriculum. The class focuses on storytelling methods in gaming. Virtual Reality (VR) provides an…

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New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School’s Last Weekly Update of 2017
December 18, 2017

New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School’s Last Weekly Update of 2017

As this is the final Weekly Update for 2017, I wanted to tell you about what some of the NYFA Broadcast Journalism graduates have been doing recently… Celina Liv Danielsen is…

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