Academic Programs

NYFA Grads Film ‘Deep Water’ in Alaska
November 26, 2013

NYFA Grads Film ‘Deep Water’ in Alaska

Two New York Film Academy graduates, Daniel Zagaevsky and Xiaolong Liu, teamed up and set out on a mission to film an ambitious project in Alaska. The short, Deep Water,…

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NYFA Photo Students Visit Exhibition of Iconic Photographer Richard Avedon in Beverly Hills
November 26, 2013

NYFA Photo Students Visit Exhibition of Iconic Photographer Richard Avedon in Beverly Hills

Avedon: Women is an exhibition that spans six decades of Richard Avedon’s photography. This is the first solo exhibition of Avedon’s work in the Los Angeles area since 1976. More…

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NYFA Instagram Contest: Thankfulness
November 25, 2013

NYFA Instagram Contest: Thankfulness

As the year comes to a close and many cultures celebrate their own unique holidays, we are reminded of the people and aspects of life we appreciate the most. In…

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True Blood’s Stephen Moyer Charms NYFA Acting Students
November 22, 2013

True Blood’s Stephen Moyer Charms NYFA Acting Students

Acting students and True Blood fans were treated to an exclusive event at the New York Film Academy in Union Square. Stephen Moyer, who plays Bill Compton on HBO’s True…

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NYFA Acting Instructor Lands Role on Amazon’s ‘Alpha House’
November 22, 2013

NYFA Acting Instructor Lands Role on Amazon’s ‘Alpha House’

Michelle Best, who teaches acting classes at the New York Film Academy, will be appearing in the new Amazon original series Alpha House starring John Goodman. Michelle is playing the…

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November 20, 2013

Does an Animation Student Have to be Great at Drawing?

Computer animation attracts a wide variety of personalities and incorporates a variety of interests; a glance at the credits of any CG or visual effects-heavy film will show just how…

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Producer Gaby Tana Speaks to NYFA Producing Students
November 19, 2013

Producer Gaby Tana Speaks to NYFA Producing Students

Prominent film producer Gabrielle (Gaby) Tana joined our Producing Program students last week for an inspiring Industry Speaker session. Gaby has not one, but two major feature film releases upcoming:…

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MFA Screenwriting Student Has Script Optioned
November 18, 2013

MFA Screenwriting Student Has Script Optioned

Over the course of the year in New York Film Academy’s MFA Screenwriting Program, students are required to write two feature screenplays, among other writing projects. During Jymmi Willoughby’s first…

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Philippines Disaster Relief Fund at NYFA
November 15, 2013

Philippines Disaster Relief Fund at NYFA

As many of you are aware, the Philippines was recently struck by one of the most powerful and devastating storms recorded in human history. Having leveled many cities and killing…

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