Academic Programs

How Long Should a Short Film Be?
August 26, 2013

How Long Should a Short Film Be?

My September One-Year Filmmaking students are screening their thesis films this week and, once again, this issue of length has come up. Although we recommend that students keep their films to…

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‘Sun Flower’ a Festival Favorite
August 22, 2013

‘Sun Flower’ a Festival Favorite

New York Film Academy student, Taeho Kang’s short film, Sun Flower, has gained recognition at a number of film festivals this past year. Which festivals you ask? Here are a…

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September One Year Filmmakers Preparing to Screen Thesis
August 20, 2013

September One Year Filmmakers Preparing to Screen Thesis

This is an exciting time of year at the New York Film Academy. All of my September 1-Year filmmakers are preparing to screen their thesis films next week. 6 screenings in…

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NYFA Photo Students to Exhibit at Ed Freeman Chinatown Gallery
August 16, 2013

NYFA Photo Students to Exhibit at Ed Freeman Chinatown Gallery

Students in the One Year Photography Certificate program at the Los Angeles Campus of the New York Film Academy will show their work at the prestigious Ed Freeman Gallery, 945…

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Advice From a Hollywood Talent Manager
August 15, 2013

Advice From a Hollywood Talent Manager

Talent Manager Susan Zachary was our guest last night, arriving to a packed crowd of students in the Welles screening room at New York Film Academy Los Angeles. The moderator…

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An Update From Musical Theatre Chair Mark Olsen
August 14, 2013

An Update From Musical Theatre Chair Mark Olsen

I have finally come up for air and have some time to write a few words to share more of the amazing whirlwind of joy that we have experienced this…

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New York Film Academy Returns to South Africa
August 13, 2013

New York Film Academy Returns to South Africa

Once again the New York Film Academy couldn’t resist another trip to South Africa! We are never disappointed and we’re always anxious to get back. Not to mention the overall…

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NYFA Instructor Wins Big at Fringe Theater Festival
August 12, 2013

NYFA Instructor Wins Big at Fringe Theater Festival

New York Film Academy instructor Anastasia Coon, who teaches voice in the acting program and Public Speaking in LAS, scored big time at the recent LA Fringe Theatre Festival for…

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Disney Star Sierra McCormick Speaks to NYFA High School Students
August 7, 2013

Disney Star Sierra McCormick Speaks to NYFA High School Students

This summer, the New York Film Academy summer camp students in Los Angeles were treated to a special guest appearance by Disney star, Sierra McCormick. We screened the most recent episode…

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