Academic Programs

NYFA South Beach Instructor, Patrice DeGraff Arenas, Lands Role on Peabody Award-Winning Drama “David Makes Man”
December 21, 2020

NYFA South Beach Instructor, Patrice DeGraff Arenas, Lands Role on Peabody Award-Winning Drama “David Makes Man”

Originally reported in Deadline, NYFA’s own Patrice DeGraff Arenas has landed a recurring role on David Makes Man. The Peabody Award-winning drama series is distributed by the Oprah Winfrey Network…

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NYFA Alum Ritika Shah Shoots Fashion Editorial for ‘Harper’s Bazaar India’
December 18, 2020

NYFA Alum Ritika Shah Shoots Fashion Editorial for ‘Harper’s Bazaar India’

2020 isn’t going to stop Ritika Shah from making bold moves in the fashion world. Recently, the 1-Year Photography Conservatory alum shot a full fashion editorial for the highbrow style…

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NYFA Documentary Filmmaking Alum Eleonora Privitera Wins Silver Award at San Diego Italian Film Festival
December 17, 2020

NYFA Documentary Filmmaking Alum Eleonora Privitera Wins Silver Award at San Diego Italian Film Festival

Documentary Filmmaking alum Eleonora Privitera graduated from her 1-Year program in 2019 and has been continuing to prove she is a filmmaker that seeks to make the unknown stories of…

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NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA) WELCOMES THE CAST AND DIRECTOR OF “BLACK BEAR” FOR NYFA Q&A-LIST SERIES
December 11, 2020

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA) WELCOMES THE CAST AND DIRECTOR OF “BLACK BEAR” FOR NYFA Q&A-LIST SERIES

On December 9, 2020, New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the honor of hosting a live video Q&A with actress & NYFA alum Aubrey Plaza (Ingrid Goes West, Parks & Recreation), actor Christopher…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes Cast and Director of Meta Thriller “Black Bear” for NYFA Q&A-List Series
December 11, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes Cast and Director of Meta Thriller “Black Bear” for NYFA Q&A-List Series

On December 9, 2020, New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the honor of hosting a live video Q&A with actress & NYFA alum Aubrey Plaza, actor Christopher Abbott, actress Sarah…

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Live Theater Returns to NYC With NYFA PCMT’s Newest Production “NOT WORKING: A 2020 Song Cycle”
November 25, 2020

Live Theater Returns to NYC With NYFA PCMT’s Newest Production “NOT WORKING: A 2020 Song Cycle”

New York Film Academy’s (NYFA) Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre (PCMT) recently performed their original musical, NOT WORKING: A 2020 SONG CYCLE earlier this month with live, COVID-safe performances at…

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NYFA South Beach Alum Michael Bradway on How His Modeling and Acting Career Go Hand-in-Hand
November 23, 2020

NYFA South Beach Alum Michael Bradway on How His Modeling and Acting Career Go Hand-in-Hand

From working with globally recognized brands like Champion and U.S. Polo Assn. to working on Miami-based short films Hi8, My Dear Delilah, Watch Me, and Piece, NYFA alum Michael Bradway…

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NYFA Alum Rozette Rago Named an Honoree in 2020 Edition of Annual Photographers List
November 20, 2020

NYFA Alum Rozette Rago Named an Honoree in 2020 Edition of Annual Photographers List

She has shot some of your favorite icons from Natalie Portman and Will Smith, to Steven Spielberg and Ryan Coogler, and capturing music icons U2, Metallica, Kanye West, and more….

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Sony’s Gemstone Studios’ Inaugural Rising Storytellers Search Names NYFA Alum Krystina Christiansen as a Finalist
November 19, 2020

Sony’s Gemstone Studios’ Inaugural Rising Storytellers Search Names NYFA Alum Krystina Christiansen as a Finalist

Originally reported in Deadline, NYFA Producing alum Krystina Christiansen was named one of four finalists competing for a chance to sign a deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and win additional prizes…

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