Academic Programs

You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter
April 30, 2015

You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter

Each year, Hollywood seems to get younger and younger. Just ask the ten writers from Valley View Elementary, who witnessed their original screenplays performed live in front of a packed…

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Emirati Graduate Directs First Feature “Abdullah”
April 30, 2015

Emirati Graduate Directs First Feature “Abdullah”

Given the various locations of the New York Film Academy all over the world, often students have the opportunity to explore multiple locations while studying for a certificate or degree….

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NYFA Covers Young Storytellers’ Final ‘Glee’ Big Show
April 29, 2015

NYFA Covers Young Storytellers’ Final ‘Glee’ Big Show

As part of our on-going collaboration with the wonderful Young Storytellers Foundation, New York Film Academy students and alumni recently got the chance to film “THE FINAL GLEE BIG SHOW.”…

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Photography Grads Work ‘Backstage’ Shoot with Chris Messina
April 29, 2015

Photography Grads Work ‘Backstage’ Shoot with Chris Messina

Immediately after graduating from New York Film Academy Photography School, Luc-Richard Elie began assisting full time for several Commercial Advertising and Editorial photographers while also interning at Sync Photo Rental. Six months…

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New York Film Academy Highlights Acting Chair Lynda Goodfriend
April 28, 2015

New York Film Academy Highlights Acting Chair Lynda Goodfriend

One of the many enticing aspects of attending one of the New York Film Academy’s programs is the ability to learn hands-on from professionals who have and continue to have such…

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VFX Oscar Winner Ian Hunter Speaks on “Interstellar” at NYFA
April 27, 2015

VFX Oscar Winner Ian Hunter Speaks on “Interstellar” at NYFA

New York Film Academy students in Los Angeles had a glimpse into the new dimensions of filmmaking with a screening of Interstellar and the subsequent presentation by VFX supervisor and…

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How Do You Define ‘Making It’ in the Art World?
April 23, 2015

How Do You Define ‘Making It’ in the Art World?

Often the definition of what it means to be successful will vary from person to person. Is there a real point in an artist’s career where he or she can announce…

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‘The Jinx’ Screening with Supervising Editor Richard Hankin
April 23, 2015

‘The Jinx’ Screening with Supervising Editor Richard Hankin

A standing room only crowd welcomed The Jinx Supervising Editor Richard Hankin to New York Film Academy Producing Department’s latest Industry Speaker series session. After screening Episode 3 of HBO’s groundbreaking…

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Stanley Greene’s Photographic Brutal Realities, Recorded with Complete Frankness
April 22, 2015

Stanley Greene’s Photographic Brutal Realities, Recorded with Complete Frankness

Last week, the New York Film Academy Photography Department was honored to present guest lecturer Stanley Greene. Renowned for his unflinching and honest conflict photography, Greene is an award-winning photo journalist…

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