Academic Programs

Actor Matthew Modine Hosts NYFA Master Class for Veterans
December 23, 2015

Actor Matthew Modine Hosts NYFA Master Class for Veterans

The New York Film Academy (NYFA), the world’s largest and most prestigious visual and performing arts private institution, is a certified and award-winning Military Friendly School committed to supporting this…

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Screenwriting Instructor Dan Kay Discusses ‘Pay the Ghost’ and Writing in Hollywood
December 22, 2015

Screenwriting Instructor Dan Kay Discusses ‘Pay the Ghost’ and Writing in Hollywood

New York Film Academy screenwriting instructor Dan Kay is making quite an impression in Hollywood right now with the latest Nicholas Cage flick he penned entitled Pay the Ghost. The taut…

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Award-Winning NYFA Grad Directs “Smile” for Rapper Baby Kaely
December 21, 2015

Award-Winning NYFA Grad Directs “Smile” for Rapper Baby Kaely

One of the many terrific benefits of attending the New York Film Academy for aspiring filmmakers is the opportunity to study with other creative people – actors, producers, writers, illustrators…

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NYFA Photography Welcomes Digital Artist Pascal Dangin
December 18, 2015

NYFA Photography Welcomes Digital Artist Pascal Dangin

The New York Film Academy Photography Department’s most recent guest speaker was Pascal Dangin, the world’s pre-eminent post-production digital artist for photography and creative director for advertising. Dangin is the founder…

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‘Midnight Delight’ Wins Top Honors at the Oregon Film Awards 2015
December 17, 2015

‘Midnight Delight’ Wins Top Honors at the Oregon Film Awards 2015

Midnight Delight, the latest feature from New York Film Academy graduate Rohit Gupta has been honored with the prestigious Platinum award for Best Experimental Film at the 2015 Oregon International Film Awards. “We are highly…

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NYFA Student Directs Comedy TV Show for Kazakhstan Television
December 16, 2015

NYFA Student Directs Comedy TV Show for Kazakhstan Television

At just 22 years old, New York Film Academy BFA Filmmaking student Medet Shayakhmetov has taken giant steps toward achieving his professional goals. His numerous filmmaking credits include directing music…

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Actor Paulo Costanzo Visits NYFA Battery Place
December 15, 2015

Actor Paulo Costanzo Visits NYFA Battery Place

Having grown up with the desire to direct films, especially after first seeing Trainspotting, Paulo Costanzo first broke into the business through acting. His biggest break came about after an open…

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NYFA Grad Shoots Award-Winning Feature on $12k Budget
December 14, 2015

NYFA Grad Shoots Award-Winning Feature on $12k Budget

After graduating from New York Film Academy in 2001, Liam Le Guillou returned home and began working at a major broadcasting station in the UK, ITV. While there he trained as camera and editor…

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NYFA Student Veterans Shadow Animators at Dreamworks
December 14, 2015

NYFA Student Veterans Shadow Animators at Dreamworks

Four New York Film Academy veterans from the Los Angeles campus were chosen to participate in a Veterans Shadowing Day at the Dreamworks Animation Studio campus on December 2 in…

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