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The film Black Panther (2018) laid to rest the myth that Black (especially dark-skinned) leads could not carry feature films to box-office victory. The film earned $1.348 billion at the box office…

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January 3, 2023 | Academic Programs

New York Film Academy Looks Back at the 2022 Highlights

As the clock winds down on 2022 and ushers in a brand new year, now is the perfect time to take stock of our accomplishments. New York Film Academy (NYFA)…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the honor of hosting a live video Q&A with actress and producer Emmy Rossum to discuss her career and Peacock TV limited series Angelyne with NYFA students and alumni. Tova Laiter, Director of…

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Daughter of Legendary Actor Burt Lancaster Shares Stories of Her Father Trending
September 3, 2015

Daughter of Legendary Actor Burt Lancaster Shares Stories of Her Father

Students, faculty, and staff gathered in the New York Film Academy Theater to attend an evening centered on the life and work of legendary actor-producer Burt Lancaster. The event opened…

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Tony Harris Visits NYC Campus June 2023
June 9, 2023

Anchor, Producer & 10 ARTS Foundation Board Chair Tony Harris Visits Broadcast Journalism Students at NYC Campus

NYFA Broadcast Journalism students were treated to a visit from the Emmy award-winning journalist and documentarian Tony Harris on the New York campus this past Monday. Harris is a former television…

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New York Film Academy Looks Back at the 2022 Highlights Trending
January 3, 2023

New York Film Academy Looks Back at the 2022 Highlights

As the clock winds down on 2022 and ushers in a brand new year, now is the perfect time to take stock of our accomplishments. New York Film Academy (NYFA)…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Films Episode of ‘The College Tour’ Streaming on Amazon Prime in October 2023
August 21, 2023

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Films Episode of ‘The College Tour’ Streaming on Amazon Prime in October 2023

Ten students from the New York Film Academy (NYFA) starred in NYFA’s episode of The College Tour, an online television show that showcases colleges and universities around the country. NYFA’s…

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Academic Programs

The 5 Stages of Blocking a Scene Trending
June 18, 2009

The 5 Stages of Blocking a Scene

By Peter D. Marshall – When a first time Director steps on a set, blocking a scene can be one of the most frustrating and terrifying parts of their job….

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September 22, 2023

NYFA Alum Abraham Amkpa’s “Lift” Selected as Festival Finalist

NYFA alum Abraham Amkpa’s thesis film Lift (2022) has been selected as a finalist for the Fine Cut Festival of Films. His film will be broadcast on KCET on September…

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Student & Alumni Spotlights

Must-See Netflix Shows and Films Trending
June 20, 2023

Must-See Netflix Shows and Films

With great shows like Wednesday and Better Call Saul in its library, Netflix is a huge contender in the streaming space. If the shows released in 2023 are any indicator,…

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September 22, 2023

NYFA Alum Abraham Amkpa’s “Lift” Selected as Festival Finalist

NYFA alum Abraham Amkpa’s thesis film Lift (2022) has been selected as a finalist for the Fine Cut Festival of Films. His film will be broadcast on KCET on September…

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Diversity

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Trending
May 18, 2023

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May heralds Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — celebrating the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and the Pacific Ocean. The shape and…

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NYFA Students Visit The Academy Museum Exhibit 'Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971'
February 28, 2023

Students Visit The Academy Museum Exhibit ‘Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971’

NYFA DEI Committee Takes Students on a Walk Through the Past On a cool Saturday morning in February 2023, NYFA’s DEI Programming Committee took students to The Academy of Motion…

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Community Highlights

The 2023 Oscars: Highlights & Full List of Nominees (Updating Live) Trending
January 25, 2023

The 2023 Oscars: Highlights & Full List of Nominees (Updating Live)

The nominations for the 2023 Oscars were announced on Tuesday, January 24th, with Riz Ahmed, who won the Oscar for best live-action short last year, and Allison Williams, who currently…

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September 22, 2023

NYFA Alum Abraham Amkpa’s “Lift” Selected as Festival Finalist

NYFA alum Abraham Amkpa’s thesis film Lift (2022) has been selected as a finalist for the Fine Cut Festival of Films. His film will be broadcast on KCET on September…

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