NYFA Grad Alfonso Ribeiro From ‘Fresh Prince’ to Host AFV
Who can forget the lovable Carlton from the popular 90’s television series, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air? What most of you may not know is actor Alfonso Ribeiro took a…
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May 20, 2015
May 19, 2015
NYFA Representing at Cannes Short Film Corner
This year, we have a number of filmmakers representing the New York Film Academy at the Cannes Film Festival. These students and alumni have the incredible opportunity of networking and…
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May 13, 2015
NYFA Grad Produces ‘5boys’ with All-Female Cast
The New York Film Academy is proud to announce the New York City premiere of 5boys, an award-winning play by the Slovenian playwright Simona Semenič. Produced by NYFA Acting alumna Sandra…
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May 12, 2015
Screenwriting Student’s ‘May is for Mayhem’ Finalist at LA Comedy Festival
Given the month, it seems appropriate to announce that screenwriting student Andrew Messersmith’s screenplay May is for Mayhem was selected as a finalist in this year’s LA Comedy Fest. Andrew has…
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May 11, 2015
Why Motion Capture is an Essential Part of Animation VFX
The New York Film Academy Animation Department caught up with two former 3D Animation students, Chad Waldschmidt and Scott Cullen. Waldschmidt is a 3D animator living and working in New York…
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May 7, 2015
From Doctor in Saudi Arabia to Acting Student in Los Angeles
Often creative individuals are afraid to take the necessary steps toward becoming a working artist, especially those who have found a comfortable life in another professional industry. One of our newest…
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May 5, 2015
MFA Filmmakers Bound for Greatness
As we all know, networking is an essential element in becoming a success in the entertainment business. But how do you begin networking when you have no connections or resources…
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May 1, 2015
HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night
Continuing its collaboration with New York Film Academy, HollyShorts dedicated a screening exclusively to the films of NYFA students and alumni. From HollyShorts‘ website: “HollyShorts is an organization devoted to…
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April 30, 2015
You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter
Each year, Hollywood seems to get younger and younger. Just ask the ten writers from Valley View Elementary, who witnessed their original screenplays performed live in front of a packed…
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