Community Highlights

NYFA Alum Screens Thesis Film ‘Loving Byron’ at New Filmmakers LA Monthly Film Event
June 26, 2020

NYFA Alum Screens Thesis Film ‘Loving Byron’ at New Filmmakers LA Monthly Film Event

A few years ago, filmmaker Deante’ Gray was staying in his mom’s  house in Houston, Texas, while recovering a torn ACL from playing football for the Houston Texans. After leaving…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alum’s Documentary Film About Life Changing Meditation Technique Selected for the New York Lift Off Festival
June 25, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alum’s Documentary Film About Life Changing Meditation Technique Selected for the New York Lift Off Festival

In addition to having his film selected in the New York Lift Off Festival, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking alum Naman Goyal is using his latest documentary as a…

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NYFA Broadcast Journalism: June Updates
June 24, 2020

NYFA Broadcast Journalism: June Updates

This Spring’s graduation was a graduation like no other. Not just here at the New York Film Academy, but across the United States and around the world. COVID-19 pretty much…

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New York Film Academy Produces Video Highlighting 2019 Burbank Arts Beautification Program
June 20, 2020

New York Film Academy Produces Video Highlighting 2019 Burbank Arts Beautification Program

New York Film Academy (NYFA), in partnership with the City of Burbank’s Cultural Arts Commission, has produced a video highlighting the 2019 Burbank Arts Beautification Program, an art installation initiative…

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Congratulations to the Spring Class of 2020 at New York Film Academy Los Angeles (NYFA-LA)
June 15, 2020

Congratulations to the Spring Class of 2020 at New York Film Academy Los Angeles (NYFA-LA)

The end of May was an exciting time at New York Film Academy (NYFA) for the Spring Class of 2020, where students and instructors witnessed the culmination of their hard…

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NYFA Instructor and Cinematography Chair, Piero Basso, Shoots Critically Acclaimed Film ‘Working Man’
June 10, 2020

NYFA Instructor and Cinematography Chair, Piero Basso, Shoots Critically Acclaimed Film ‘Working Man’

Like many films slated for a 2020 release, the low-budget indie film, Working Man, had to cancel its theatrical release due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The film then opted to…

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New York Film Academy Alum Finished Second Place in Gov. Cuomo’s #NewYorkTough PSA Competition
June 5, 2020

New York Film Academy Alum Finished Second Place in Gov. Cuomo’s #NewYorkTough PSA Competition

New York Film Academy (NYFA) alum Natalia Bougadellis’ public service announcement (PSA), “You Can Still Smile,” finished second in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s #NewYorkTough competition. Bougadellis, who attended NYFA’s Teen Filmmaking program…

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African Filmmakers and NYFA Alumni Present Feature Film, ‘Air Conditioner,’ in New We Are One Film Festival
June 5, 2020

African Filmmakers and NYFA Alumni Present Feature Film, ‘Air Conditioner,’ in New We Are One Film Festival

When Angolan filmmakers Fradique (a.k.a. Mario Bastos) and Hugo Salvaterra, a NYFA Fulbright student, met in high school, little did they know it would be the beginning of a friendship…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Students and Recent Graduates Accepted Into the Academy Gold Program
May 30, 2020

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Students and Recent Graduates Accepted Into the Academy Gold Program

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) is excited to announce that ten NYFA students and recent graduates have been accepted into The Academy Gold Program’s Internship Program for the summer….

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