Documentary Filmmaking

NYFA Alums and Faculty Make Waves at DOC NYC
November 7, 2023

NYFA Alums and Faculty Make Waves at DOC NYC

The renowned documentary film festival DOC NYC is back for another year. Held annually in New York City, DOC NYC strongly focuses on non-fiction storytelling and provides a platform for…

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NYFA Welcomes Ukrainian Documentary Filmmakers 
April 25, 2023

NYFA Welcomes Ukrainian Documentary Filmmakers 

Ukraine has a rich and diverse history in the arts and is known for innovative visual artists, including Maria Prymachenko, Taras Shevchenko, and Victor Sidorenko. The creative crafts of Ukraine…

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October 11, 2022

NYFA Filmmaking Faculty: Interview with Andrea Swift

As many of the most influential filmmakers know, the key to making a great film is telling a good story. For Andrea Swift, NYFA Filmmaking Chair, who has over 20…

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Q&A with NYFA Documentary Filmmaking Alum Anna Khromova
May 10, 2022

Q&A with NYFA Documentary Filmmaking Alum Anna Khromova

The boom microphone first appeared on a film set in 1929 and since then it has been an indispensable part of audio film production. Though it looks simple, (holding a…

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NYFA Filmmaking Alum, Aditya J. Patwardhan’s, Film is Streaming on Amazon Prime!
February 21, 2022

NYFA Filmmaking Alum, Aditya J. Patwardhan’s, Film is Streaming on Amazon Prime!

NYFA Filmmaking Alum Aditya J. Patwardhan has been making waves since graduating in 2014 from our Film and Media Production program. Aditya hails from Jaipur, India and has directed an…

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NYFA Accepting Applications for 2022 One-Year Conservatory, MFA & Short programs in Documentary Filmmaking
November 29, 2021

NYFA Accepting Applications for 2022 One-Year Conservatory, MFA & Short programs in Documentary Filmmaking

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is accepting applications for 2022 One-Year Conservatory, MFA and Short programs in Documentary Filmmaking. Apply now for a remaining spot in the 1-Year Conservatory in Documentary Filmmaking starting…

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Nika Nikanava’s ‘Generation 328’ Wins Best Student Short at 2021 Woodstock Film Festival
November 19, 2021

Nika Nikanava’s ‘Generation 328’ Wins Best Student Short at 2021 Woodstock Film Festival

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking graduate, Veranika (Nika) Nikanava, won “Best Student Short” at the 2021 Woodstock Film Festival with her short film, Generation 328. After passing in a…

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NYFA Filmmaking Alum, Aditya Patwardhan’s, Film is Streaming on Amazon Prime
November 18, 2021

NYFA Filmmaking Alum, Aditya Patwardhan’s, Film is Streaming on Amazon Prime

NYFA Filmmaking Alum Aditya J. Patwardhan has been making waves since graduating in 2014 from our Film and Media Production program. Aditya hails from Jaipur, India and has directed an…

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Broadcast Journalism Update – July 2021 Edition
July 12, 2021

Broadcast Journalism Update – July 2021 Edition

There are some professional moments you never forget. Near the top of the list is getting your first Press Card. It is recognition that you are indeed a “journalist.” Earlier…

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