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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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NYFA Students, Faculty, and Alums Partner with Sony and Cooke Optics on The Thing’s “Country Song II” Music Video
October 4, 2023

NYFA Students, Faculty, and Alums Partner with Sony and Cooke Optics on The Thing’s “Country Song II” Music Video

NYFA proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Sony, the renowned technology giant, and Cooke Optics on the music video “Country Song II” by The Thing, a four-person rock band. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York,…

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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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NYFA Was Proud To Sponsor the New York Film Festival and NewFest
December 4, 2023

NYFA Was Proud To Sponsor the New York Film Festival and NewFest

This October, NYFA was an official sponsor of two major New York City film festivals, the 61st annual New York Film Festival and the 35th annual NewFest. Through our sponsorship,…

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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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DEI Bridge Grant Awardees Receive Financial Support to Champion Diversity in their Work
November 22, 2023

DEI Bridge Grant Awardees Receive Financial Support to Champion Diversity in their Work

As many college students and rising high school seniors understand, navigating financial aid for college can be complex. This makes securing financial assistance for one’s work through a grant or…

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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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DEI Bridge Grant Awardees Receive Financial Support to Champion Diversity in their Work
November 22, 2023

DEI Bridge Grant Awardees Receive Financial Support to Champion Diversity in their Work

As many college students and rising high school seniors understand, navigating financial aid for college can be complex. This makes securing financial assistance for one’s work through a grant or…

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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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New York Film Academy (NYFA) President, Michael Young, at the China Annual Conference Expo for International Education
December 6, 2023

NYFA President’s Visit to China: Bridging Cultures Through Education and Storytelling

This Fall, President Michael Young of the New York Film Academy (NYFA), along with Dr. Joy Zhu, NYFA’s Executive Vice President for the China Region, was invited to China by…

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