Academic Programs

NYFA Acting Alum Cleavandor Wright in ‘Meeting Juan Jones’ and ‘Diablo’
December 23, 2021

NYFA Acting Alum Cleavandor Wright in ‘Meeting Juan Jones’ and ‘Diablo’

New York Film Academy (NYFA) BFA Acting for Film alum Cleavandor Vandorn Wright is a retired Military Army veteran turned actor now working in the film industry. The Florida-based actor…

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NYFA Faculty Justin LaReau & Lydia Cedrone Release ‘Lantern’s Lane’ in Select Theaters and Amazon Prime
December 20, 2021

NYFA Faculty Justin LaReau & Lydia Cedrone Release ‘Lantern’s Lane’ in Select Theaters and Amazon Prime

New York Film Academy (NYFA)’s Justin LaReau & Lydia Cedrone released a new feature film, Lantern’s Lane (2021), to select theaters in November 2021. The film is now available for…

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New York Film Academy & Sichuan University of Media and Communications Launch New Degree in Filmmaking
December 20, 2021

New York Film Academy & Sichuan University of Media and Communications Launch New Degree in Filmmaking

In a virtual ceremony on December 14th, 2021, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) and the Sichuan University of Media and Communications (SUMC) celebrated the launch of a collaborative bachelor’s…

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Deadline Magazine Interviews NYFA’s Colonel Jack Jacobs on Roku Docu-Series ‘Ten Weeks’
December 10, 2021

Deadline Magazine Interviews NYFA’s Colonel Jack Jacobs on Roku Docu-Series ‘Ten Weeks’

New York Film Academy’s (NYFA) Division of Veteran Services (DVS) is delighted to share a recent news piece highlighting Colonel Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor recipient, and Chair of NYFA’s…

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NYFA Accepting Applications for 2022 One-Year Conservatory, MFA & Short programs in Documentary Filmmaking
November 29, 2021

NYFA Accepting Applications for 2022 One-Year Conservatory, MFA & Short programs in Documentary Filmmaking

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is accepting applications for 2022 One-Year Conservatory, MFA and Short programs in Documentary Filmmaking. Apply now for a remaining spot in the 1-Year Conservatory in Documentary Filmmaking starting…

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NYFA Screenwriting Instructor Paul J. Salamoff Wins at 46th Annual Saturn Awards
November 23, 2021

NYFA Screenwriting Instructor Paul J. Salamoff Wins at 46th Annual Saturn Awards

Paul J. Salamoff, writer, director, and New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Instructor, received recognition for his latest feature film, Encounter (2019), at the 46th Annual Saturn Awards. The film…

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Nika Nikanava’s ‘Generation 328’ Wins Best Student Short at 2021 Woodstock Film Festival
November 19, 2021

Nika Nikanava’s ‘Generation 328’ Wins Best Student Short at 2021 Woodstock Film Festival

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking graduate, Veranika (Nika) Nikanava, won “Best Student Short” at the 2021 Woodstock Film Festival with her short film, Generation 328. After passing in a…

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NYFA Filmmaking Alum, Aditya Patwardhan’s, Film is Streaming on Amazon Prime
November 18, 2021

NYFA Filmmaking Alum, Aditya Patwardhan’s, Film is Streaming on Amazon Prime

NYFA Filmmaking Alum Aditya J. Patwardhan has been making waves since graduating in 2014 from our Film and Media Production program. Aditya hails from Jaipur, India and has directed an…

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Gianluigi Carella To Become A Director for Stept Studios
November 5, 2021

Gianluigi Carella To Become A Director for Stept Studios

NYFA Filmmaking alum Gianluigi Carella joined the directorial roster at Stept Studios, a creative and production studio known for its advertising. Carella is a graduate of NYFA’s 1-Year Filmmaking conservatory…

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