Academic Programs

Photography Lecture from Resource Magazine
May 7, 2015

Photography Lecture from Resource Magazine

The latest event in our New York Film Academy Photography Guest Lecture Series brought the editors of Resource Magazine to our main studio. Editor in chief, Alexandra Niki founded Resource…

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From Doctor in Saudi Arabia to Acting Student in Los Angeles
May 7, 2015

From Doctor in Saudi Arabia to Acting Student in Los Angeles

Often creative individuals are afraid to take the necessary steps toward becoming a working artist, especially those who have found a comfortable life in another professional industry. One of our newest…

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‘Inside Man’ Screenwriter Russell Gewirtz Talks Inside Hollywood
May 6, 2015

‘Inside Man’ Screenwriter Russell Gewirtz Talks Inside Hollywood

This Tuesday, the New York Film Academy in Union Square New York City welcomed Hollywood screenwriter Russell Gewirtz. Gewirtz is best known as the screenwriter of the Universal Studios hit…

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MFA Filmmakers Bound for Greatness
May 5, 2015

MFA Filmmakers Bound for Greatness

As we all know, networking is an essential element in becoming a success in the entertainment business. But how do you begin networking when you have no connections or resources…

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MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Speaks at NYFA Battery Place
May 4, 2015

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Speaks at NYFA Battery Place

Today, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) welcomed Rachel Maddow, the popular American television host, political commentator, and author, as a guest speaker at NYFA’s New York City campus. Ms….

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A Conversation with ‘Royal Pains’ Producer Michael Rauch
May 4, 2015

A Conversation with ‘Royal Pains’ Producer Michael Rauch

A packed room welcomed successful Television Showrunner Michael Rauch to New York Film Academy’s Producing Department’s latest Industry Speaker Series session. Mr. Rauch participated in a “Conversation with…” and Question and Answer…

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NYFA’s Kenneth Johnson Provides Students with 40 Years of Film & TV Experience
May 1, 2015

NYFA’s Kenneth Johnson Provides Students with 40 Years of Film & TV Experience

The New York Film Academy believes that a crucial element toward maintaining its intensive hands-on programs is having instructors with industry access and real life experience in the field he…

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NYFA Hosts Transmedia Panel with Final Draft
May 1, 2015

NYFA Hosts Transmedia Panel with Final Draft

On Thursday, April 9th, the New York Film Academy, in cooperation with Final Draft, hosted a “Life In Transmedia” Panel. The panel was arranged as part of NYFA’s Final Draft Fellowship,…

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HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night
May 1, 2015

HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night

Continuing its collaboration with New York Film Academy, HollyShorts dedicated a screening exclusively to the films of NYFA students and alumni. From HollyShorts‘ website: “HollyShorts is an organization devoted to…

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