Academic Programs

A Lecture From Storyboard Artist John Davis
May 3, 2017

A Lecture From Storyboard Artist John Davis

Last week, the New York Film Academy Filmmaking students were given an in-depth lecture on storyboarding from one of the best, John F. Davis. As a Storyboard Artist and Illustrator for…

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NYFA Instructor Scott Rogers to Create “Rayguns and Rocketships” Game
May 3, 2017

NYFA Instructor Scott Rogers to Create “Rayguns and Rocketships” Game

New York Film Academy Game Design Instructor Scott Rogers is bringing his two great loves of classic sci-fi cinema and gaming together for his next project “Rayguns and Rocketships.” Described…

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NYFA Grad’s Documentary Shines Light on Historic LGBT Tragedy in “Upstairs Inferno”
May 2, 2017

NYFA Grad’s Documentary Shines Light on Historic LGBT Tragedy in “Upstairs Inferno”

On June 24, 1973, an arsonist set fire to the Up Stairs Lounge, a gay bar located on the edge of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. For 43…

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NYFA Photography Student’s Photo I Project Makes Cover of “Imirage” Magazine
May 1, 2017

NYFA Photography Student’s Photo I Project Makes Cover of “Imirage” Magazine

Born and raised in the southern part of Hyderabad, India, Rutvik Katuri‘s hobby of photography slowly grew into his passion after shadowing local event and wedding photographers. He grew even fonder of the art after discovering the…

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Student Veterans Organization Hosts Open Mic Night at Local VFW
April 28, 2017

Student Veterans Organization Hosts Open Mic Night at Local VFW

On Friday, April 21, the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) of the New York Film Academy hosted an Open Mic night at the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ship 8103…

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NYFA Alumni Team Up on Short Film “Worth It?”
April 28, 2017

NYFA Alumni Team Up on Short Film “Worth It?”

Inspired by films like “The Jungle Book,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Gravity,” and “Inception,” among others, Edgar Vega began his career working as a Lighting/Compositing artist on a…

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Award-Winning Comedian Adrián Minkowicz Returns to NYFA to Perform Stand Up
April 27, 2017

Award-Winning Comedian Adrián Minkowicz Returns to NYFA to Perform Stand Up

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Adrián Minkowicz, also known as “The Argentinean,” is an award-winning comedian based in New York. He performs stand-up in English and Spanish with equal success, touring…

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NYFA Musical Theatre Alumna Cast in Asian Tour of “Sister Act”
April 26, 2017

NYFA Musical Theatre Alumna Cast in Asian Tour of “Sister Act”

New York Film Academy Musical Theatre alumna Sophie Kim So-hyang has been cast in the US production of the hit Broadway musical “Sister Act,” making her the first Korean actress to have been…

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NYFA Filmmaking Alumnus Premieres “Bullock the Bruiser” at Manhattan Film Festival
April 25, 2017

NYFA Filmmaking Alumnus Premieres “Bullock the Bruiser” at Manhattan Film Festival

New York Film Academy Filmmaking alumnus Marcelo Mayen delivered an impressive thesis film that premiered at the Manhattan Film Festival at the Cinema Village in New York City. His film, “Bullock…

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