Back in 2007 I posted on YouTube my first 20 minute video analysis of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, putting forward interpretations of a hidden theme of Native American genocide and…
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NYFA: Tell us a little bit about your background and what drew you into film production? Julie Pacino: I’ve always had a passion for filmmaking. As a child I was…
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We live in a world where gray copyright laws cause rampant confusion, furious debate and even lawsuits between content creators in every field (but arguably more so in the music…
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Author: William Dickerson, Filmmaking Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles While the one-shot master, or oner, is impressive, it’s most impressive when executed in service of the story, not…
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NYFA: What is your personal background and how did you get your start in filmmaking? Babar Ahmed: During a summer break I decided to pursue a hobby I once had…
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Although filmmaking is a highly technical discipline involving a variety of skills, making a short film is a good hands-on way to learn about filmmaking. The entry barrier to making…
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NYFA: Could you tell us a bit about your background and what drew you to filmmaking? Paquita Hughes: I grew up in a small town in Mississippi and always had…
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Over the past decade, The Tribeca Film Festival has become one of the most prestigious international film festivals for aspiring filmmakers. It’s an honor when we hear about our students’…
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Name: John Martin Feeney aka John Ford aka “Pappy” Essential DVDs: Stagecoach (1939); My Darling Clementine (1946); She Wore A Yellow Ribbon (1949); The Searchers (1956); The Man Who Shot…
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