Academic Programs

NYFA Broadcast Journalism Program Weekly Updates Nov. 20
November 20, 2017

NYFA Broadcast Journalism Program Weekly Updates Nov. 20

The old model of “natural disaster reporting” revolved around sending a reporter (or reporters) into a devastated area, and hoping that they could put together a quick overview of “the…

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Dare to Be Remarkable: New York Film Academy Alumna Adriana Ledesma on Film, Family and Future
November 20, 2017

Dare to Be Remarkable: New York Film Academy Alumna Adriana Ledesma on Film, Family and Future

Latina filmmaker and New York Film Academy (NYFA) Masters of Screen and Media graduate Adriana Ledesma is hard at work, applying her remarkable skill set as a writer, director, editor,…

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New York Film Academy Alumna Kellyanne Chippendale Talks “Meisnered” at NYFA Los Angeles
November 16, 2017

New York Film Academy Alumna Kellyanne Chippendale Talks “Meisnered” at NYFA Los Angeles

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, director and comedian Kellyanne Chippendale brought her short documentary “Meisnered” to the New York Film Academy. The film chronicles her experiences studying the Meisner Technique,…

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New York Film Academy Alum’s “Newton” Selected as India’s Entry for Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award
November 14, 2017

New York Film Academy Alum’s “Newton” Selected as India’s Entry for Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award

“Newton,” a feature-length film by NYFA alumnus Amit V Masurkar, is now in the running for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film — just one in a long…

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New York Film Academy Australia Alum Premieres and Wins Big With Mockumentary
November 14, 2017

New York Film Academy Australia Alum Premieres and Wins Big With Mockumentary

The list of sports films and sports comedies are endless, but not many movies have been about the burgeoning E-Sports wave, the billion-dollar industry of competitive video games. New York…

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A Closer Look at NYFA’s Graphic Design Program
November 14, 2017

A Closer Look at NYFA’s Graphic Design Program

New York Film Academy’s Graphic Design program utilizes contemporary design thinking within the context of the school’s film program. This unique curriculum offers special focus on areas of design practice…

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NYFA Chair of Community Outreach Mason Richards Shows “The Seawall” at CCCADI
November 14, 2017

NYFA Chair of Community Outreach Mason Richards Shows “The Seawall” at CCCADI

NYFA Los Angeles Film Directing Faculty and Chair of Community Outreach Mason Richards wears many hats, both on and off campus — teacher, filmmaker, advocate, artist — and fearlessly explores…

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NYFA Faculty Spotlight: Leander Sales
November 14, 2017

NYFA Faculty Spotlight: Leander Sales

Leander Sales is a New York Film Academy educator and a renowned editor. He’s worked with legendary director Spike Lee as an Assistant Editor on “Do the Right Thing,” “Malcolm…

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NYFA Gold Coast Advanced Diploma April ’17 Students Hold Graduation Showcase
November 14, 2017

NYFA Gold Coast Advanced Diploma April ’17 Students Hold Graduation Showcase

On November 9th, the New York Film Academy Gold Coast campus held its Advanced April ’17 Actors End of Year Showcase and Graduation. Graduating students were joined by family and friends at Event…

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