Academic Programs

MFA Cinematography Graduate Manuel Velasquez Signed by Pipeline Entertainment, Secures First Feature Film
March 23, 2018

MFA Cinematography Graduate Manuel Velasquez Signed by Pipeline Entertainment, Secures First Feature Film

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is proud to congratulate cinematographer & recent graduate Manuel Velasquez (Spring ’16 MFA Cinematography) on signing with Pipeline Entertainment, a New York-based agency representing both…

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Algee Smith Holds Q&A at New York Film Academy Los Angeles Campus
March 22, 2018

Algee Smith Holds Q&A at New York Film Academy Los Angeles Campus

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles African and Black American Club (ABA) held a special screening of Detroit on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Special guest speaker and actor Algee…

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Director & New York Film Academy Grad Aymen Khoja’s Feature Debut is First American-Saudi Film Collaboration
March 22, 2018

Director & New York Film Academy Grad Aymen Khoja’s Feature Debut is First American-Saudi Film Collaboration

The Arabian Warrior is not only the very first American-Saudi film production, but has also celebrated its premiere in Saudi Arabia at a historic moment, just as the Kingdom celebrates the opening of…

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Face 2 Face by New York Film Academy’s Matt Toronto Now on Netflix
March 21, 2018

Face 2 Face by New York Film Academy’s Matt Toronto Now on Netflix

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film Instructor Matt Toronto has just signed a two-year deal with Netflix to stream his film Face 2 Face. Together with his brother…

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PBS NewsHour’s Jane Ferguson Visits New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School
March 21, 2018

PBS NewsHour’s Jane Ferguson Visits New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism School

As an international correspondent for the PBS NewsHour, Jane Ferguson is always on the go. This month, she found time in her busy schedule to visit New York, so that…

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New York Film Academy Alum DonnaLee Roberts in Production for Stroomop in South Africa
March 21, 2018

New York Film Academy Alum DonnaLee Roberts in Production for Stroomop in South Africa

New York Film Academy Acting for Film grad DonnaLee Roberts is a model for on-screen performers seeking to build their own career, their way. The prolific, award-winning South African performer-turned-writer/producer…

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UploadVR Highlights New York Film Academy VR Faculty Member Hugh McGrory’s Company Datavized
March 21, 2018

UploadVR Highlights New York Film Academy VR Faculty Member Hugh McGrory’s Company Datavized

New York City-based startup Datavized Technologies, Inc. is a media studio focused on Virtual Reality production and consultancy. The company, founded by New York Film Academy Virtual Reality Instructor Hugh…

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A Woman’s Place is in the Industry: A Women’s History Month Discussion at New York Film Academy Los Angeles
March 20, 2018

A Woman’s Place is in the Industry: A Women’s History Month Discussion at New York Film Academy Los Angeles

On International Women’s Day, March 8, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles campus welcomed 10 outstanding panelists for a dynamic and informative discussion entitled, A Woman’s Place is…

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Asset TV, Coffee Time, GeekWire, and Latin America’s Largest Newspaper Feature Broadcast Journalism Grads
March 19, 2018

Asset TV, Coffee Time, GeekWire, and Latin America’s Largest Newspaper Feature Broadcast Journalism Grads

Want to get a top job in Washington, DC? The secret is to get interviewed by New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism grad Gillian Kemmerer … OK, maybe that’s not the…

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