5 Feature Films to Watch for Black History Month
As American cinema expands to tell stories from a wide variety of cultural experiences, we’re seeing more and more authentic African-American stories hit the big screen. This goes both for…
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February 9, 2017 | How To's
February 9, 2017 | Film
4 Exciting Things About the 2017 BAFTA Awards
The start of each year is a thrilling time to be a fan of film. In January, we always kick off with the Golden Globe awards that honors the best…
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February 6, 2017 | Film
NYFA Reviews the 2017 Directors Guild Awards (DGA)
The 69th annual Directors Guild of America Awards took place in Beverly Hills last Saturday, Feb. 4. This prestigious awards ceremony honors outstanding directorial achievement in feature films, documentary, and…
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February 4, 2017 | How To's
Lights, Camera, Travel: The Importance of International Education for the Visual Arts
Through social media and emerging technologies it’s become so easy to connect with friends from all over the world, offering the illusion that the world is small. When you travel,…
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February 4, 2017 | How To's
Q&A with NYFA alumna Jessica Myhill
New York Film Academy 1-Year Filmmaking Program alumna Jessica Myhill recently completed a short film that beautifully expresses her perspective on studying at NYFA. We had the chance to sit…
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January 28, 2017 | Film
Filmmaking Lessons You Only Learn When You Study Abroad
Studying abroad opens your mind to new ideas and your eyes to new perspectives. For filmmakers, it is especially useful to look at the world as if you are seeing…
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January 25, 2017 | Film
Why Is the Australian Gold Coast the Perfect Spot to Shoot a Film?
Australia isn’t always the first thing people think of when they think of major Hollywood blockbusters, but Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, should definitely be included as part of that conversation. A few…
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January 20, 2017 | Film
5 Times the Oscars Made History
The Oscars are the most important and coveted awards in cinematic history and eagerly watched by millions all over the world. But as you wait for this year’s nominees to…
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January 14, 2017 | Film
Sundance Buzz: 2017 Dramatic Competition Contenders
Every year, at America’s biggest indie film festival, there is one prize that matters above all: the Dramatic Competition prize. This award can put a career off to a good…
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