Community Highlights

NYFA Instructor Produces ‘Bad Hair Day’; Disney’s Big Hit
March 13, 2015

NYFA Instructor Produces ‘Bad Hair Day’; Disney’s Big Hit

In a rare occurrence, it is Friday the 13th for the second month in a row. While this month’s 13th is sure to have its fair share of entertainment news,…

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Create Content for Brands & Earn Cash!
March 2, 2015

Create Content for Brands & Earn Cash!

The New York Film Academy has partnered with the growing online creative community, Zooppa. Zooppa is a global social network that develops user-generated advertising with a commitment toward giving talented people…

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NYFA’s Sara Antkowiak Stars in ‘Pretty Babies’
March 2, 2015

NYFA’s Sara Antkowiak Stars in ‘Pretty Babies’

Last week was the World Premiere of the new Anthony Raymond play, Pretty Babies, which stars New York Film Academy Musical Theatre Instructor Sara Antkowiak (Tales of Hoffmann/Metropolitan Opera). The ensemble…

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NYFA’s James Lecesne Gets Rave Review from NY Times
February 26, 2015

NYFA’s James Lecesne Gets Rave Review from NY Times

As was made quite clear in the Oscar Winning Best Picture Birdman, having the approval of the New York Times is one of the most crucial components of putting on a successful…

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Patricia Arquette Demands Equality for Women
February 23, 2015

Patricia Arquette Demands Equality for Women

In addition to the prestige and recognition that the Academy Awards provides for actors, filmmakers and artists, it’s also served as a platform for political and social outcry. Last night’s…

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NYFA Documentary Adviser Editor on Oscar Winning ‘Crisis Hotline: Veteran’s Press 1’
February 23, 2015

NYFA Documentary Adviser Editor on Oscar Winning ‘Crisis Hotline: Veteran’s Press 1’

Crisis Hotline: Veteran’s Press 1, which won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject, was edited by Geof Bartz, New York Film Academy’s Documentary Curriculum Adviser, Master Class Professor and Supervising Editor in HBO’s…

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NYFA Screenwriting Graduates Celebrate with Industry Pitch Fest
February 19, 2015

NYFA Screenwriting Graduates Celebrate with Industry Pitch Fest

On January 21st, 14 graduating MFA and AFA New York Film Academy Screenwriting students attended their culminating Industry Pitch Fest Event held at the Andaz Hotel up on Sunset Boulevard…

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Citywide High School Scholarship Winners
February 18, 2015

Citywide High School Scholarship Winners

The New York Film Academy rewarded scholarships to our summer acting and filmmaking workshops for deserving high school students in New York City. Scholarship opportunities were open to New York City public…

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New York Film Academy Friends & Family on ‘SNL 40’
February 16, 2015

New York Film Academy Friends & Family on ‘SNL 40’

Last night, NBC and Lorne Michaels managed to manifest the highest population density of celebrities, musicians and comedians into one studio. That studio was 8H, and it was for the 40th…

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