Academic Programs

‘Trauma Therapy’ Screens at New York Film Academy (NYFA) With a Special Q&A
February 28, 2020

‘Trauma Therapy’ Screens at New York Film Academy (NYFA) With a Special Q&A

On Friday, January 17, New York Film Academy (NYFA) hosted the creative team behind the thriller Trauma Therapy. NYFA producing student Oksana Chester moderated the event. The panel included producer…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Game Design Presents ‘Death Stranding’ Game Deconstruction Dinner
February 27, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Game Design Presents ‘Death Stranding’ Game Deconstruction Dinner

On February 19, over 40 students and game industry professionals gathered at New York Film Academy’s Burbank-based campus for an analysis of the hit video game Death Stranding as part…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism – February 2020 Update
February 25, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism – February 2020 Update

Graduates of New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism programs not only have gone on to have successful media careers, but they also seem to be having a lot of…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography Alum Jon Henry Wins Film Photo Award from Kodak
February 25, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography Alum Jon Henry Wins Film Photo Award from Kodak

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography alum Jon Henry has won one of photography’s most prestigious honors—the Film Photo Award. The Film Photo Award is sponsored by Kodak Alaris and…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes ‘The Black Godfather’ Producer Nicole Avant
February 21, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes ‘The Black Godfather’ Producer Nicole Avant

On Tuesday, February 18, New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the pleasure to host Nicole Avant, former US ambassador and producer of the award-winning Netflix documentary The Black Godfather. Tova…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Alum Gary Bencheghib Joins Greta Thunberg at Davos World Economic Forum
February 21, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Alum Gary Bencheghib Joins Greta Thunberg at Davos World Economic Forum

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking alum Gary Bencheghib was invited to speak at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos in January to discuss his work and the…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) MFA Producing Student Aliza Jafri Uses Volunteer Work to Earn Social Media Gig at 2020 PGA Awards
February 19, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) MFA Producing Student Aliza Jafri Uses Volunteer Work to Earn Social Media Gig at 2020 PGA Awards

There are countless avenues into the entertainment industry, and New York Film Academy (NYFA) students and alumni have shown the versatility and foresight to explore them all. One such alum,…

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NYFA DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING ALUM ELAINE MINIONIS WINS REGIONAL EMMY FOR DOCUMENTARY “UNCANNY: THE DOLLS OF MARIANA MONTEAGUDO”
February 18, 2020

NYFA DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING ALUM ELAINE MINIONIS WINS REGIONAL EMMY FOR DOCUMENTARY “UNCANNY: THE DOLLS OF MARIANA MONTEAGUDO”

NYFA is excited to celebrate Documentary Filmmaking alum Elaine Minionis joining the ranks of multiple creatives who have had the distinguished honor of being awarded an Emmy. The regional Emmy,…

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New York Film Academy Cinematography Alum Shoots Awkwafina’s Award-Winning Film ‘The Farewell’
February 17, 2020

New York Film Academy Cinematography Alum Shoots Awkwafina’s Award-Winning Film ‘The Farewell’

The Farewell, the multiple award-winning drama-comedy film starring Awkwafina, was shot by director of photography and New York Film Academy Cinematography alum Anna Franquesa-Solano, with BFA Filmmaking alum Qianying Zhou…

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