NYFA Faculty & Alumni Spotlight – Manuel Billeter, ASC
We at NYFA are beyond excited by the recent news that our faculty member and 1997 filmmaking program graduate, Manuel Billeter, is now a member of the prestigious American Society…
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December 9, 2024 | Faculty Highlights
April 29, 2024 | Faculty Highlights
The Best Sports Movies Every Storyteller Should Watch
The best films know how to balance captivating cinematography, memorable characters, and an enthralling plot into a dynamic story. Many filmmakers have found that balance in sports films, creating narratives…
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April 25, 2024 | Faculty Highlights
Autism in Movies and TV Shows: What to Know Before Watching
For audiences seeking better representation of autism in film, diversity initiatives have finally arrived in Hollywood. Historically, award-winning films like Rain Man (1988) and Temple Grandin (2010) introduced autism spectrum…
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March 12, 2024 | Faculty Highlights
Best Animated Feature: The Anatomy of Award-Winning Work
Animation is a vital storytelling medium woven across centuries of human creativity and innovation. Its roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations where early forms of animation, such as…
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May 31, 2023 | Faculty Highlights
Q&A with NYFA Instructor and ‘Batwoman’ Writer Jerry Shandy
The instructors at the New York Film Academy are extremely talented people, from editing Oscar-winning documentaries to winning BAFTAs in Cinematography. We were very lucky to sit down with Jerry…
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