The New York Film Academy has a growing campus that spans four buildings. Our facilities provide students with an array of opportunities that include access to multiple post-production editing labs, shooting stages, a sound booth, screening rooms, dance studios, library and casting rooms. All classrooms are equipped with high-definition TV's and DVD players. Each building provides students with free wireless Internet, as well as computers with film-related software (Final Draft, Final Cut, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.). Students may also reserve classrooms for various projects.
Librarian Mike Salerno holds a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. His training and experience includes a thorough knowledge of information literacy and instructional practices, library policies, collection development, reference techniques, acquisition needs, electronic databases, and research. In addition to an expertise in library and information practices, Mike also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Media Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia. His educational background provides a specialized knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of the students and faculty of the New York Film Academy, as well as the overall mission of the college.
The Library is located in the White Building. You can contact the library via e-mail at: library@nyfa.edu or call (818) 295-2022.
Library
The New York Film Academy Library holdings contain thousands of titles, including classic and contemporary plays; screenplays; award-winning documentaries, feature and short films and TV series of all genres; the esteemed Criterion Collection of classic film DVDs; textbooks for General Education subjects; and the most up-to-date industry magazines, such as The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and American Cinematographer.Learning Resources Director
The Learning Resources Director conducts an orientation that will help students use the Learning Resources Center to research and mine information that supports their growth as filmmakers.Librarian Mike Salerno holds a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. His training and experience includes a thorough knowledge of information literacy and instructional practices, library policies, collection development, reference techniques, acquisition needs, electronic databases, and research. In addition to an expertise in library and information practices, Mike also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Media Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia. His educational background provides a specialized knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of the students and faculty of the New York Film Academy, as well as the overall mission of the college.
Library Resources
Students have access to the Academy's library during all hours of operation. The library includes the following resources to facilitate the needs of its students:- High speed Internet access
- Reference books
- Access to the OCLC online library
- Periodicals
- Books on filmmaking and acting theory
- DVD movie collection
- Collections of films by esteemed alumni
- Links to online research and filmmaking resources
- Screening Room
The Library is located in the White Building. You can contact the library via e-mail at: library@nyfa.edu or call (818) 295-2022.
