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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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New York Film Academy (NYFA) 3D Animation & VFX Alum Daniela Lobo Dias Works on ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’
February 14, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) 3D Animation & VFX Alum Daniela Lobo Dias Works on ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’

New York Film Academy (NYFA) 3D Animation & VFX alum Daniela Lobo Dias has been doing animation work on some of Hollywood’s biggest movies since graduating NYFA in 2015 ,…

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The Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre at New York Film Academy (PCMT at NYFA) Debuts 2020 Winter New Works Series
February 11, 2020

The Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre at New York Film Academy (PCMT at NYFA) Debuts 2020 Winter New Works Series

This February, the Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre at New York Film Academy (PCMT at NYFA) performed two new plays as part of its New Works Series. The PCMT at…

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Photo Arts Conservatory at New York Film Academy (PAC at NYFA) Showcases Work in Photo LA
February 5, 2020

Photo Arts Conservatory at New York Film Academy (PAC at NYFA) Showcases Work in Photo LA

This year, the Photo Arts Conservatory at New York Film Academy (PAC at NYFA) participated in Photo LA, the annual event that links local and global artists and thinkers by…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) MFA Screenwriting Graduates Celebrate With Largest Industry Pitch Fest to Date
February 4, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) MFA Screenwriting Graduates Celebrate With Largest Industry Pitch Fest to Date

Graduating New York Film Academy (NYFA) MFA Screenwriting students attended their culminating Industry Pitch Fest Event, held as always at the beautiful penthouse ballroom of the Andaz Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood,…

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Study Photography in Florence with New York Film Academy (NYFA)
February 3, 2020

Study Photography in Florence with New York Film Academy (NYFA)

Where better to study photography than in a city steeped with history, culture, and extraordinary light? This May, New York Film Academy College of Visual & Performing Arts (NYFA) will…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Represented at 2020 Visual Effects Society Awards
January 31, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Represented at 2020 Visual Effects Society Awards

New York Film Academy (NYFA) was well-represented at this year’s Visual Effects Society Awards, awarded by the Visual Effects Society (VES) entertainment industry’s only organization representing the full breadth of…

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