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Join us in celebrating NYFA alumni debuting films at the 77th Cannes Film Festival! Under the direction of jury president, filmmaker, and actress Greta Gerwig, known for the 2023 blockbuster…

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May heralds Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — celebrating the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and the Pacific Ocean. The shape and…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Films Episode of ‘The College Tour’ Streaming on Amazon Prime in October 2023

Ten students from the New York Film Academy (NYFA) starred in NYFA’s episode of The College Tour, an online television show that showcases colleges and universities around the country. NYFA’s…

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2024 Spotlight

NYFA Division of Veterans Services (DVS) Visit NBC Studios in NYC Trending
April 2, 2024

NYFA Division of Veterans Services (DVS) Visit NBC Studios in NYC

Recently, the Division of Veterans Services (DVS), of the New York Film Academy (NYFA)  was provided a very special insider tour of NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center by the DVS Chair…

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NYFA Los Angeles Holds an Immersive Crane Workshop
August 22, 2024

NYFA Los Angeles Holds an Immersive Crane Workshop

This July, NYFA’s Cinematography department held a hands-on Crane Workshop for MFA Cinematography students. In this immersive workshop, students worked directly with this essential filmmaking tool, a 32-foot telescoping crane…

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Film Festival Highlights

shirampari Trending
January 17, 2023

FESTIVAL FAVORITE ‘SHIRAMPARI’ DOCUMENTARY HEADED TO 2023 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

The highly-anticipated Sundance Film Festival will be live and in-person in Park City, Utah, this year for the first time since 2020. The festival, which will run from January 19 – 29,…

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NYFA Students, Faculty, and Alums Partner with Sony and Cooke Optics on The Thing’s “Country Song II” Music Video
August 13, 2024

NYFA & Sony Music Video Collaboration Is The Official Selection at Sidewalk Film Festival

We’re thrilled to share that the groundbreaking music video “Country Song II” by The Thing, created in collaboration with Sony and Cooke Optics, has been selected for the Sidewalk Film…

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NYFA Community Success

NYFA Alums and Faculty Make Waves at DOC NYC Trending
November 7, 2023

NYFA Alums and Faculty Make Waves at DOC NYC

The renowned documentary film festival DOC NYC is back for another year. Held annually in New York City, DOC NYC strongly focuses on non-fiction storytelling and provides a platform for…

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NYFA Digital Editing Instructors Win Awards & Stream on Netflix!
July 23, 2024

NYFA Digital Editing Instructors Win Awards & Stream on Netflix!

NYFA is excited to announce two major accomplishments from our NYFA Post-Production (Editing) Instructors. Two-time Emmy Award nominee Terence Donnellan won two Telly Awards for his impactful short documentary film,…

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NYFA Featured Guest Speakers

NYFA WELCOMES SCREENWRITING ALUM AND MARVEL STUDIOS DIRECTOR MOHAMED DIAB TO LOS ANGELES FOR Q&A Trending
November 28, 2022

NYFA WELCOMES SCREENWRITING ALUM AND MARVEL STUDIOS DIRECTOR MOHAMED DIAB TO LOS ANGELES FOR Q&A

Years ago, Mohamed Diab was a 1-Year Screenwriting program student studying at the NYFA Los Angeles campus. Today, he is the lead director and executive producer of Marvel Studios’ Emmy Award-winning series Moon Knight, available to…

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Who was Chuck Jones? The Famous Animator’s Characters Come Alive in an Evening with Guest Speaker Craig Kausen
May 14, 2024

Who was Chuck Jones? The Famous Animator’s Characters Come Alive in an Evening with Guest Speaker Craig Kausen

Craig Kausen, grandson of the legendary animation filmmaker, Chuck Jones, spoke in a special guest speaker event for NYFA students and faculty. Kausen discussed the work and career of Chuck…

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NYFA Featured Students and Alumni

NYFA Alum Masali Baduza Stars in Surprise ‘Bridgerton’ Role Trending
June 17, 2024

NYFA Alum Masali Baduza Stars in Surprise ‘Bridgerton’ Role

The newest member of the ‘ton? NYFA AFA in Acting for Film alum Masali Baduza! The actress, originally from South Africa, appeared in season three, part two of the show…

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NYFA Alum Eve Hewson Stars in ‘The Perfect Couple’ Alongside Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber
August 13, 2024

NYFA Alum Eve Hewson Stars in ‘The Perfect Couple’ Alongside Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber

NYFA alum Eve Hewson is starring in the new Netflix series The Perfect Couple, an upcoming American mystery drama that will air on September 5th. Based on a 2018 novel…

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NYFA International

Study Abroad Program students celebrating their graduation Trending
January 8, 2024

NYFA-BFA Study Abroad Program Celebrates Inaugural Graduation

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) is excited to announce the graduation of its first cohort from the Study Abroad Program, a collaborative initiative with the Beijing Film Academy (BFA)….

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New York Film Academy in Colombia - A Week of Cinematic Exploration and Opportunity
October 19, 2023

New York Film Academy in Colombia: A Week of Cinematic Exploration and Opportunity

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) is conducting a series of in-person events in Bogotá and Medellin, Colombia during the week of October 23rd, 2023.  The hands-on film, media, and…

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NYFA Partnerships

NYFA Partners with Netflix For Ukrainian Filmmaker Initiative Trending
March 6, 2024

NYFA Partners with Netflix For Ukrainian Filmmaker Initiative

New York Film Academy Partners with Netflix  To help develop the skills of Ukrainian film and television creators, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) partnered with Netflix, the European Audiovisual…

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NYFA Proudly Sponsors Two Major Film Festivals Granting Students Access to Hands-On Networking and Interactive Opportunities
July 25, 2024

NYFA Proudly Sponsors Two Major Film Festivals Granting Students Access to Hands-On Networking and Interactive Opportunities

This summer, NYFA partnered with two film festivals to amplify diverse voices in the film industry and create unparalleled opportunities for their students. NYFA hosted three master classes in partnership…

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