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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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Guest Speakers

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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Q&A-List Series Welcomes Legendary Actor And Comedian Kevin Nealon
March 8, 2023

Q&A-List Series Welcomes Legendary Actor And Comedian Kevin Nealon

New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the honor of hosting a live and very funny video Q&A with legendary actor and comedian Kevin Nealon to discuss his career, his recently…

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Headlines

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 OPENS LATAM REACH WITH MASTER CLASS IN CREATIVE FILM FINANCING IN URUGUAY
December 7, 2022

NYFA OPENS LATAM REACH WITH MASTER CLASS IN CREATIVE FILM FINANCING IN URUGUAY

In Punda del Este, Uruguay, participants of the 2022 Test & Invest Uruguay Business Summit attended the master class ‘An Essential Guide to Creative Film Financing’ lead by New York Film Academy…

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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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Q&A-List Series Welcomes Legendary Actor And Comedian Kevin Nealon
March 8, 2023

Q&A-List Series Welcomes Legendary Actor And Comedian Kevin Nealon

New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the honor of hosting a live and very funny video Q&A with legendary actor and comedian Kevin Nealon to discuss his career, his recently…

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Student & Alumni Spotlights

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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Must-See Netflix Shows and Films Coming Out in 2023
February 11, 2023

Must-See Netflix Shows and Films Coming Out in 2023

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

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Diversity

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December 26, 2022

NYFA Acting Alum Sèdo Tossou Stars in “Black Santiago Club”

At NYFA, we are committed to developing multitalented students with creative goals in film, media, and television. Recently, we spoke with 2019 NYFA 1-Year Acting program alum Sèdo Tossou, star…

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NYFA Attends the Lunar New Year Reception Hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in New York
January 20, 2023

NYFA Attends the Lunar New Year Reception Hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in New York

On January 17th, 2023, several NYFA staff and faculty members attended a Lunar New Year reception hosted by the Consul General of China’s Consulate in New York, Ambassador Huang Ping,…

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Community Highlights

Gender Inequality in Film Trending
November 25, 2013

Gender Inequality in Film

To view the updated Gender Inequality in Film infographic released in 2018, click the banner above. In light of the record-breaking opening of the female-led action film Hunger Games: Catching Fire…

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