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Gender Inequality in Film Infographic Updated in 2018

March 8, 2018 • Views: 21354

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) released its original Gender Inequality in Film infographic in 2013. Now, following

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Infographics

Gender Inequality in Film

November 25, 2013 • Views: 399611

To view the updated Gender Inequality in Film infographic released in 2018, click the banner above. In light of the

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Acting

The 5 Stages of Blocking a Scene

June 18, 2009 • Views: 134342

By Peter D. Marshall – When a first time Director steps on a set, blocking a scene can be one of the most

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Film School, Filmmaking

How Long Should a Short Film Be?

August 26, 2013 • Views: 57519

My September One-Year Filmmaking students are screening their thesis films this week and, once again, this issue of

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Community Highlights, Student & Alumni Spotlights

Tribeca Film Festival Selects Matthew Modine’s “Super Sex”

April 1, 2016 • Views: 45432

The 2016 Tribeca Film Festival has officially selected Super Sex for its world premiere where it will compete for Best

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Acting, Film School, Filmmaking, Guest Speakers, Producing

Daughter of Legendary Actor Burt Lancaster Shares Stories of...

September 3, 2015 • Views: 40169

Students, faculty, and staff gathered in the New York Film Academy Theater to attend an evening centered on the life

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Acting, Guest Speakers

Tips From a Commercial Talent Agent

July 25, 2013 • Views: 38485

Jennifer Boyce, the head of the Commercial Talent Department at The Savage Agency for 22 years, spoke to more than 60

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Acting, Film School, Infographics

New York Film Academy Presents 70 Years of Batman

July 17, 2012 • Views: 30653

Looking back over time, we’ve seen the caped crusader in many forms. Rugged, campy, and even nipply. So Ben Zhang

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Acting

Best Computer For 3D Animation

April 13, 2009 • Views: 28591

Another frequently asked question is about the kind of computer that you will need for the animation course here at the

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Acting, Entertainment News, Filmmaking, Student & Alumni Spotlights

Vine Royalty King Bach is Going Hollywood

March 16, 2015 • Views: 28455

Hollywood and Vine means something a lot different now than it has to Los Angelinos. For them, it’s always been a

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Entertainment News

10 Reasons Why Movie Ticket Sales Are Declining

January 23, 2015 • Views: 26847

While movies are now grossing larger amounts than ever before, the ever-rising box office takes for such films as The

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Acting, Community Highlights, Road Show, Student & Alumni Spotlights

South African Actress Donnalee Roberts is an All Around...

August 25, 2015 • Views: 23209

Coming off the success of the popular South African television series, 7de Laan, and the feature film Klein Karoo, New

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Acting, Student & Alumni Spotlights

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alum Avkash Mann Debuts...

July 27, 2018 • Views: 21955

New York Film Academy (NYFA) alum Avkash Mann released his debut single, Away, this July. It wasn’t long before it

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Guest Speakers, Producing

Randall Emmett Recounts His Journey to Mega-Producer Status

October 30, 2013 • Views: 21412

Last week, prolific film producer, Randall Emmett spoke to New York Film Academy students, providing them with some

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Cinematography, Filmmaking, Student & Alumni Spotlights

Matthew Modine’s “Super Sex” Premieres at Tribeca

April 25, 2016 • Views: 18944

Friend and frequent guest of the New York Film Academy, Matthew Modine premiered his short film last week at the

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March 8, 2018 • Views: 21354

Gender Inequality in Film Infographic Updated in 2018

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) released its original Gender Inequality in Film infographic in 2013. Now, following the TIME’S UP™ movement and actress Frances

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March 19, 2019 • Views: 99

Artist Isabelle Adriani Donates Cinematic-Themed Artwork to New York Film...

Isabelle Adriani, an Italian artist, author, and actress, recently generously donated her cinematic-themed artworks to the New York Film Academy and to the Director of the NYFA

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March 12, 2019 • Views: 157

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Grads Attend Industry Pitch Fest Event

It was a time of celebration once again as graduating MFA New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting students recently attended their culminating

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March 12, 2019 • Views: 145

AAFCA and ABA Film Society Hold ‘Celebrating Black Excellence in...

On Monday, February 18, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) partnered with the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and the African Black American (ABA) Film Society to

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March 11, 2019 • Views: 146

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism Student Covers New...

Studying in New York City provides students with opportunities that are simply not available anywhere else. Recently, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism

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Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking Alum Alexandre Kyriakidis

March 11, 2019 • Views: 261
New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism Alum Federica Polidoro Builds an Impressive Portfolio...

March 8, 2019 • Views: 287
PDN Magazine Cover Features New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography Alum Jon Henry

March 8, 2019 • Views: 281
New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism Department Visits ‘Rachael Ray’

March 7, 2019 • Views: 197
Q&A with ‘El Freeman’ Filmmakers and New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alumni Elhas Rahim...

March 6, 2019 • Views: 216
Duke Youth Media Camp Teaches Youth Filmmaking Schools at New York Film Academy (NYFA)

March 4, 2019 • Views: 349

March 11, 2019 • Views: 146

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism Student Covers New...

Studying in New York City provides students with opportunities that are simply not available anywhere else. Recently,

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March 11, 2019 • Views: 261

Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking Alum Alexandre...

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alum Alexandre Kyriakidis grew up watching movies, and eventually, started making his own.

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March 8, 2019 • Views: 287

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism Alum Federica Polidoro...

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alum Federica Polidoro has kept busy since graduating the 4-week Broadcast Journalism

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March 8, 2019 • Views: 281

PDN Magazine Cover Features New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography...

The work of New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography school alum Jon Henry was recently featured on the cover of PDN

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March 6, 2019 • Views: 216

Q&A with ‘El Freeman’ Filmmakers and New York Film Academy...

On Friday, February 15, New York Film Academy (NYFA) hosted a screening of El Freeman, followed by a Q&A with NYFA

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March 1, 2019 • Views: 539

Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alum Fatima Al...

New York Film Academy (NYFA) alum Fatima Al Taei stars in Justice, the procedural drama set in Abu Dhabi that is now

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February 27, 2019 • Views: 423

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism Alum Celina Liv...

There is no evening more exciting than when the Academy Awards are handed out. It’s so important that TV networks

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February 22, 2019 • Views: 199

Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking Alum Pablo...

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking alum Pablo C. Vergara has shot and is in the process of finishing the feature

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