Celebrating People With Disabilities in Film & Television
by Dr. Leona Godin On July 9, New York City hosted the 3rd Annual Disability Pride Parade. We at NYFA love diversity and wanted to take the opportunity to highlight…
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July 9, 2017 | Film
July 7, 2017 | Film
Stars Protecting the Earth: Celebrities Who are Environmental Activists
Summer is a time for playing in Earth’s beautiful spaces, near oceans and lakes or in mountains and forests, so we thought we would pause to honor those celebrities who…
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July 7, 2017 | Film
Get Started With Storyboarding Software
There’s an old saying that goes, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” Well, there’s no such thing as totally free storyboarding software. However, there are several programs that…
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July 2, 2017 | Film
Did Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon Revive the Rom-Com with “The Big Sick”?
There was a time not too long ago when romantic comedies dominated the box office. Films like “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and “Bridesmaids” were perfect for going on a date…
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June 30, 2017 | Film
The Rise of Superhero Films
“Wonder Woman.” “Iron Man.” “The Avengers.” “Guardians of the Galaxy.” The past decade or so has seen an influx of superhero films based on comic books — major big-studio movies…
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June 30, 2017 | Film
6 Great Movies to Watch for the 4th of July
After a long hot day of barbecuing and baking in the sun, you might want to step inside the cool dark indoors with a patriotic movie or two. To celebrate…
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June 23, 2017 | Film
A Guide to Getting Your First Film Made (On The Cheap)
Alright, so you’ve just graduated and you’re eager to make your first feature film. And you’re broke. Let’s just assume everyone reading this is broke. Where do you go from…
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June 23, 2017 | Film
National Pride Month: Movies and Stories That Deserve an A+ on Pride
“Angels in America” This sweeping, breathtaking six-part HBO miniseries covers a number of important issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in the mid-1980s, including the rise of AIDS and lack of…
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June 23, 2017 | Film
The Evolution of Film Over Time — A Brief History
Have you even noticed how much films are always seemingly evolving? Over the past few decades, film technology has made major advancements. Just compare the original “King Kong,” made in…
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