International Diversity

New York Film Academy Alumnus Yassin Koptan Brings Cairokee’s “Layla” to Life
January 11, 2018

New York Film Academy Alumnus Yassin Koptan Brings Cairokee’s “Layla” to Life

New York Film Academy filmmaking alumnus Yassin Koptan has done what many young filmmakers dream of doing: he made a music video for his favorite rock band. Cairokee is a…

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New York Film Academy Alum Uzair Merchant is Best Indie Director at Los Angeles Film Awards
January 8, 2018

New York Film Academy Alum Uzair Merchant is Best Indie Director at Los Angeles Film Awards

In the middle of a the entertainment industry’s award season, it’s easy to see how a prestigious award can mean more than its weight in glitter or gold. Winning an…

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From the Olympics to “Vikings” with New York Film Academy Acting Alum Ragga Ragnars
January 5, 2018

From the Olympics to “Vikings” with New York Film Academy Acting Alum Ragga Ragnars

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film alum Ragga Ragnars has quite the resume: the two-time-Olympic-swimmer-turned-actress recently snagged a role on the hit show “Vikings.” NYFA had the chance…

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“The Truth” About New York Film Academy Acting Alum Fahad Olayan
January 2, 2018

“The Truth” About New York Film Academy Acting Alum Fahad Olayan

Since he was just a teenager, New York Film Academy (NYFA) alumnus Fahad Olayan has had a solid plan for his life. Through hard work and determination, he has already…

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Harper’s Bazaar Profiles New York Film Academy Alum Khadijah Kudsi
December 27, 2017

Harper’s Bazaar Profiles New York Film Academy Alum Khadijah Kudsi

With the 14th Annual Dubai International Film Festival coming to a close this December, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia profiled six pioneering female filmmakers from the Middle East, including New York Film…

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New York Film Academy Photography Student Tanne Willow Lights Up Profoto
December 15, 2017

New York Film Academy Photography Student Tanne Willow Lights Up Profoto

While most students only fantasize about having their artwork promoted by a major industry player while still in school, New York Film Academy (NYFA) 2-Year Photography Conservatory student Tanne Willow…

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Next Generation of Indywood’s Storytellers Train at New York Film Academy
December 12, 2017

Next Generation of Indywood’s Storytellers Train at New York Film Academy

The New York Film Academy has attracted many aspiring artists with its intensive, hands-on approach to teaching the skills of filmmaking and the performing arts. It’s also caught of the…

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New York Film Academy Fulbright Student’s “Soul” at Berlinale, iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play
December 9, 2017

New York Film Academy Fulbright Student’s “Soul” at Berlinale, iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking Conservatory student and Spanish Fulbright scholar Pedro Peira produced the film “Soul,” completing its post-production while he studied at NYFA Los Angeles and seeing the project through…

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New York Film Academy Acting Alumni Dr. Ariel Orama López Stars in Award-Winning “Cielos Negros”
November 30, 2017

New York Film Academy Acting Alumni Dr. Ariel Orama López Stars in Award-Winning “Cielos Negros”

NYFA Acting for Film Dr. Ariel Orama López (AG Orloz) is already both an actor and a psychologist, but he added cover model to his impressive list of job titles…

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