Community Highlights

NYFA Acting for Film Alum Michel Curiel is a Smash in ‘She-Hulk’
August 24, 2022

NYFA Acting for Film Alum Michel Curiel is a Smash in ‘She-Hulk’

  As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand and carry on the legacy of Stan Lee, audiences have found more characters with which to identify themselves. In 2020, Shang-Chi…

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NYFA Los Angeles
August 17, 2022

NYFA Los Angeles Producing Faculty: Interview with Jenni Powell

Filmmaking is a collaborative process, one that may not be possible without the hard work of a producer. A producer sees the entire filmmaking process from start-to-finish, working with the…

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From Australia, To LA, NYFA Australia Alum Mary O’Neill Phillips
August 5, 2022

From Australia, To LA, NYFA Australia Alum Mary O’Neill Phillips

New York Film Academy Australia (NYFAA) alum Mary O’Neill Phillips is an Australian native with both acting and hosting credits and audiences in the United States and Australia. After graduating…

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NYFA Documentary Alum Aya Hamdan’s Film Screens at the MoMA
July 29, 2022

NYFA Documentary Alum Aya Hamdan’s Film Screens at the MoMA

In the last couple years, the entertainment industry has shifted its focus to a global audience and global representation. 45% of Netflix’s content is forgein and breaking records across the…

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A Conversation with Award-Winning Actor, Writer & Director Billy Porter
July 29, 2022

A Conversation with Award-Winning Actor, Writer & Director Billy Porter

July 28, 2022 New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the honor of hosting a live video Q&A with Billy Porter, an award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright to discuss…

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A Conversation with NYFA Alum and Assistant Director of Marvel Films Manon Lewis
July 27, 2022

A Conversation with NYFA Alum and Assistant Director of Marvel Films Manon Lewis

  July 27, 2022 Marvel Entertainment has been bringing to life Marvel comics since 1998 and the powerhouse entertainment company is only getting better with time. In 2021, Shang-Chi and…

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nyfa cinematography faculty
July 27, 2022

NYFA New York Cinematography Faculty: Interview with Piero Basso, AIC-IMAGO

As professionals who actively work in Cinematography, our NYFA Cinematography faculty teach students traditional techniques while passing on the latest industry requirements and trends. For Piero Basso, AIC-IMAGO and Chair…

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NYFA Instructors Shoot “The Sisters Karras” (2022 Festival Update)
July 21, 2022

NYFA Instructors Shoot “The Sisters Karras” (2022 Festival Update)

The Sisters Karras is a compelling film about two estranged half-sisters, a will reading, a valuable antique rug, and a mysterious stranger. The film has deep roots in the NYFA…

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NYFA Alumni Virtual Career Meet and Greet with NPACT
July 14, 2022

NYFA Alumni Virtual Career Meet and Greet with NPACT

On June 16th, 2022 the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alumni Affairs Department co-hosted a Virtual Career Meet and Greet for alumni from the NYFA Los Angeles Campus. The special…

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