Academic Programs

Musical Theatre Alumnus Pierre Marais to Perform in Baayork Lee’s “A Chorus Line,” “Dancing Queen” and “West Side Story”
June 21, 2017

Musical Theatre Alumnus Pierre Marais to Perform in Baayork Lee’s “A Chorus Line,” “Dancing Queen” and “West Side Story”

Pierre Marais comes from a family of circus performing trapeze artists from Ringling Brothers’ Barnum and Bailey, who were undoubtedly influential towards his aspirations to perform in his own way….

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NYFA Alumnus Todd Lien Talks “You Have More Friends Than You Know” on NYFA Hour
June 20, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Todd Lien Talks “You Have More Friends Than You Know” on NYFA Hour

On Thursday, June 13, New York Film Academy alumnus Todd Lien appeared on the NYFA Hour for a special Pride month interview. The Popcorn Talk Network was proud to host…

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June Updates From the Broadcast Journalism School
June 19, 2017

June Updates From the Broadcast Journalism School

There is an ongoing debate about whether the sort of digital content found on platforms like Vice qualifies as “journalism.” (My answer is generally “no.”) One of the exceptions is…

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A Q&A With “The Road” Cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe
June 19, 2017

A Q&A With “The Road” Cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe

On Tuesday, June 13, the New York Film Academy welcomed Javier Aguirresarobe to the Riverside Theater. His son, cinematographer Jon Aguirresarobe (“Hunter Gatherer”), was there to translate. Aguirresarobe is a…

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Student Games Shine at the NYFA Student Showcase
June 18, 2017

Student Games Shine at the NYFA Student Showcase

NYFA’s Game Design Department had another great showcase for graduating MFA and BFA students this June. This year, highlights from the students’ academic careers were on display, and they did not disappoint….

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Thomas Ian Nicholas & Brian Metcalf Screen “The Lost Tree” at NYFA LA
June 15, 2017

Thomas Ian Nicholas & Brian Metcalf Screen “The Lost Tree” at NYFA LA

On Monday, March 12, New York Film Academy students at the Los Angeles campus were treated to a screening of “The Lost Tree” followed by a Q&A with writer and director…

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NYFA Alumnus Alon Jawal Film “Visitors” Tours Festivals
June 15, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Alon Jawal Film “Visitors” Tours Festivals

New York Film Academy Alumni Alon Juwal has been on a veritable tour with his short film, “Visitors,” which has received nominations from the Newport Beach Film Festival, Phoenix ComicCon,…

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NYFA 3D Animation Students Go on an Art Space Odyssey 
June 15, 2017

NYFA 3D Animation Students Go on an Art Space Odyssey 

The #14th Factory has erected a huge art experience just down the street from the New York Film Academy Los Angeles’ Burbank campus, and NYFA 3D animation and visual effects…

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NYFA Grad’s Doc “ED Vs IT” Now Available on Amazon Prime
June 14, 2017

NYFA Grad’s Doc “ED Vs IT” Now Available on Amazon Prime

In an age where information is readily available through everyday technology, former New York Film Academy student Atif Ali Khan’s documentary “ED Vs IT: SOS” explores the role of education in…

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