Academic Programs

One-Year 3D Animation Student Accepted into MetroCAF 2015
September 22, 2015

One-Year 3D Animation Student Accepted into MetroCAF 2015

Having no previous experience in the craft of animation, New York Film Academy One-Year 3D Animation & Visual Effects Conservatory student, Felipe Amaya Quintero, put together a remarkable short film,…

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Student Spotlight: Connor Williams
September 21, 2015

Student Spotlight: Connor Williams

While many of our incoming degree program students have had some level of experience in film and acting, rarely do we come across a student with 20 movies under his…

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AFA Producing Student to Screen at Laughlin International Film Festival
September 21, 2015

AFA Producing Student to Screen at Laughlin International Film Festival

Sometimes it takes a few films before filmmakers get accepted into their first film festival, but not for AFA Producing student, Andreina Perez. Her first semester film, which she wrote, produced and acted in, will…

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MFA Producing Grad’s Political Documentary Available on Amazon
September 10, 2015

MFA Producing Grad’s Political Documentary Available on Amazon

When we last spoke with MFA Producing graduate Janek Ambros, he had just premiered his film Ten Thousand Saints (which he co-produced) at Sundance. He briefly mentioned his upcoming directorial debut film, Imminent…

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NYFA Acting Students Network with Top Casting Directors
September 7, 2015

NYFA Acting Students Network with Top Casting Directors

New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus hosted an evening specially designed for their acting alumni and graduating students to meet film and commercial casting directors in a personalized setting. At…

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Spoken Word Open Mic at NYFA
September 4, 2015

Spoken Word Open Mic at NYFA

The New York Film Academy is excited to host its first ever Spoken Word, Beats, Rhymes & Poetry Open Mic Night at its Union Square location on Thursday, September 10th….

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NYFA Sings Ewalt, Walker, and Overcash at 54 Below
September 4, 2015

NYFA Sings Ewalt, Walker, and Overcash at 54 Below

Catch the rising stars of the New York Film Academy’s Musical Theater department on stage for the first time at Broadway’s Supper Club, 54 BELOW on Tuesday, September 8th at 7pm. Our students will…

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Gabe Sachs, Creator & Showrunner of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” Speaks at NYFA
September 3, 2015

Gabe Sachs, Creator & Showrunner of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” Speaks at NYFA

Gabe Sachs is the perfect role model for aspiring writers and producers. After reviewing his remarkable achievements, one may think his drive and creativity have no bound. He’s been writing and…

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Daughter of Legendary Actor Burt Lancaster Shares Stories of Her Father
September 3, 2015

Daughter of Legendary Actor Burt Lancaster Shares Stories of Her Father

Students, faculty, and staff gathered in the New York Film Academy Theater to attend an evening centered on the life and work of legendary actor-producer Burt Lancaster. The event opened…

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