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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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A Conversation with Award-Winning Actress Carey Mulligan 
May 3, 2023

A Conversation with Award-Winning Actress Carey Mulligan 

New York Film Academy (NYFA) recently had the honor of hosting a live video Q&A with award-winning actress Carey Mulligan to discuss her career with NYFA students and alums. Tova…

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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 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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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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Guardians of the Galaxy Debuts in Theatres with Connections to NYFA
May 25, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Debuts in Theatres with Connections to NYFA

Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3, the final film in director James Gunn’s Guardians trilogy and the 32nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe opened in theaters this month! The…

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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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March 15, 2023

NYFA Alum James Friend Wins the Best Cinematography Oscar for All Quiet on the Western Front

Continuing success for NYFA alumni is always something to celebrate—and this year, Cinematographer and NYFA alum James Friend won the Academy Award for best cinematography for his work on All…

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Diversity

NYFA Students Visit The Academy Museum Exhibit 'Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971' Trending
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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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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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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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Guardians of the Galaxy Debuts in Theatres with Connections to NYFA
May 25, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Debuts in Theatres with Connections to NYFA

Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3, the final film in director James Gunn’s Guardians trilogy and the 32nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe opened in theaters this month! The…

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