Student & Alumni Spotlights

Screenwriting Grad’s “Business” to Screen at Cannes Cinéfondation
May 4, 2016

Screenwriting Grad’s “Business” to Screen at Cannes Cinéfondation

For those of us in the film industry, the month of May has always been synonymous with the Cannes International Film Festival. This year’s festival, the 69th since its inception,…

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Burbank on Parade “A Salute to our Heroes”
May 3, 2016

Burbank on Parade “A Salute to our Heroes”

Last month, the Burbank Parade Committee invited the New York Film Academy College of Visual & Performing Arts (NYFA) veteran students to march in their annual parade. A NYFA veteran…

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Screenwriting Instructor and NYFA Alumnus Team up for “Pali Road”
May 3, 2016

Screenwriting Instructor and NYFA Alumnus Team up for “Pali Road”

Written by New York Film Academy Screenwriting instructor Doc Pedrolie and directed by NYFA Beijing alumnus Jonathan Lim, the romantic thriller Pali Road opened April 29th in selected AMC, Regal and Consolidated…

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Grad’s Thesis “The Nutcracker Princess” Rakes in Festival Awards
May 2, 2016

Grad’s Thesis “The Nutcracker Princess” Rakes in Festival Awards

Students graduating from New York Film Academy’s Filmmaking Department typically leave the course with the experience and finished product, a thesis film, which is often used as their calling card into the…

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Acting Alumni Meet with Talent Agents & Managers at Inaugural Industry Showcase
May 2, 2016

Acting Alumni Meet with Talent Agents & Managers at Inaugural Industry Showcase

On Thursday, April 28th, New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus proudly presented their inaugural Alumni Industry Showcase at NYFA Theater. This showcase represented the very best from the AFA,…

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Grad’s ‘Susie Q’ to Premiere at NYC Independent Film Festival
April 27, 2016

Grad’s ‘Susie Q’ to Premiere at NYC Independent Film Festival

Like so many filmmakers, from amateurs to professionals, there came a time when New York Film Academy graduate Vilan Trub felt like a failure after being unable to complete his first…

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Filmmaking Grad Lands Editor Position at ‘Content’ in LA
April 26, 2016

Filmmaking Grad Lands Editor Position at ‘Content’ in LA

The latest music video, “Champion,” from famous Trinidadian cricketer and singer Dwayne “DJ” Bravo made quite an impression around the world. After blowing up on YouTube with over 12 millions views in a…

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NYFA Actions Basketball Team Wins Burbank Sports League
April 26, 2016

NYFA Actions Basketball Team Wins Burbank Sports League

The New York Film Academy College of Visual & Performing Arts Men’s Basketball team performed admirably this Winter 2016 Season thanks to the guidance of their coach, former player, Lucius…

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Matthew Modine’s “Super Sex” Premieres at Tribeca
April 25, 2016

Matthew Modine’s “Super Sex” Premieres at Tribeca

Friend and frequent guest of the New York Film Academy, Matthew Modine premiered his short film last week at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film, Super Sex, was shot by Julio…

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