Hollywood Stunt-Coordinator and AD Discusses His Craft at NYFA
October 28, 2013

Hollywood Stunt-Coordinator and AD Discusses His Craft at NYFA

Last week, the New York Film Academy welcomed seasoned Hollywood stunt-coordinator and Assistant Director, Andy Armstrong. The night began with a screening of Andy’s reel, which included clips of epic…

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How David Marshall Grant’s Persistence Led to His Success
October 11, 2013

How David Marshall Grant’s Persistence Led to His Success

This Monday, the New York Film Academy hosted a screening of ABC’s Brothers and Sisters with executive producer/show-runner David Marshall Grant. The event was moderated by Producer, Tova Laiter. In addition to Grant’s success…

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NYFA Filmmaking Instructor Directs Interactive Murder Mystery Series
October 9, 2013

NYFA Filmmaking Instructor Directs Interactive Murder Mystery Series

Starting tomorrow, Untitled Murder Project 2.0, from Unlinear.tv, will be available online. The 49-episode interactive murder mystery comes from director and New York Film Academy Instructor, Alonso Mayo. Untitled Murder…

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NYFA Instructor Paul Warner to Direct 9th Annual OUTmusic Awards
September 30, 2013

NYFA Instructor Paul Warner to Direct 9th Annual OUTmusic Awards

Award-winning film and stage director Paul Warner has been commissioned to direct the 9th Annual OUTmusic Awards, as well as to produce the Academy’s music documentary film For Which WE…

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Literary Agent Says TV is Where it’s At
September 27, 2013

Literary Agent Says TV is Where it’s At

Once again, producer Tova Laiter put together an exclusive event for New York FIlm Academy students in Los Angeles. One of the toughest obstacles coming out of film or acting…

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‘The Devil’s Advocate’ Screening with Taylor Hackford
September 23, 2013

‘The Devil’s Advocate’ Screening with Taylor Hackford

Last Wednesday, at the Warner Bros theater in LA, New York Film Academy students were treated to a screening of the classic Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves film, The Devil’s…

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Vulnerables Airs on Viendo Movies
September 11, 2013

Vulnerables Airs on Viendo Movies

Miguel Cruz, Associate Chair of Acting at New York Film Academy in LA, had his first feature film broadcast on “Viendo Movies” Channel, which specializes in Spanish Language Films. Vulnerables, starring…

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How Long Should a Short Film Be?
August 26, 2013

How Long Should a Short Film Be?

My September One-Year Filmmaking students are screening their thesis films this week and, once again, this issue of length has come up. Although we recommend that students keep their films to…

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‘Sun Flower’ a Festival Favorite
August 22, 2013

‘Sun Flower’ a Festival Favorite

New York Film Academy student, Taeho Kang’s short film, Sun Flower, has gained recognition at a number of film festivals this past year. Which festivals you ask? Here are a…

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