The Multi-Talented Paul J. Salamoff Visits NYFA’s Business of Screenwriting Class
August 11, 2016

The Multi-Talented Paul J. Salamoff Visits NYFA’s Business of Screenwriting Class

This past week, multi-hyphenate entertainment professional Paul J. Salamoff joined our Business of Screenwriting class to explain how this kid from Natick, Massachusetts went on to work on more than 50 films, TV shows,…

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Game Design and 3D Animation Graduation
May 31, 2016

Game Design and 3D Animation Graduation

The New York Film Academy’s 26 Broadway transformed into a miniature arcade last week as Game Design and 3D Animation students showcased their final games and thesis films to peers, friends…

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Lee Sheldon on Writing for Games
May 11, 2016

Lee Sheldon on Writing for Games

Last week, New York Film Academy Game Design Chair Phoebe Elefante welcomed guest speaker Lee Sheldon to the classroom. Sheldon is a professional game writer and designer currently working on his 43rd…

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‘Blair Witch’ Producer Michael Monello Discusses TV Marketing Through Storytelling
April 21, 2016

‘Blair Witch’ Producer Michael Monello Discusses TV Marketing Through Storytelling

New York Film Academy Game Design Chair Phoebe Elefante invited Michael Monello, a pioneer in digital marketing and storytelling. As one of the creators of the cult classic The Blair Witch Project, Monello and…

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Mindfruit Studio Stops in at NYFA’s Stop Motion Class
April 5, 2016

Mindfruit Studio Stops in at NYFA’s Stop Motion Class

Last week New York Film Academy’s 3D Animation and VFX students got to meet and talk with Damon Stea and Cassandra Chowdhury, the dynamic duo who run Mindfruit Studios. Mindfruit…

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Chaucer Barnes Breaks Down How to Market Your Games
March 25, 2016

Chaucer Barnes Breaks Down How to Market Your Games

The New York Film Academy Game Design Program welcomed guest speaker, marketing expert Chaucer Barnes (Executive Director, Context Strategy at Translation). Using his “Contagion Cookbook,” Barnes lead an insightful and entertaining…

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Former NFL Player-Turned-Writer Pat Hegarty Talks Business with NYFA Students
August 14, 2015

Former NFL Player-Turned-Writer Pat Hegarty Talks Business with NYFA Students

Recently, movie and video game writer Patrick Hegarty dropped by New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class to share his remarkable journey of how this one-time professional NFL football player…

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MFA Filmmakers Collaborate to Develop Klaus for PS4 and PS VITA
April 14, 2015

MFA Filmmakers Collaborate to Develop Klaus for PS4 and PS VITA

In addition to film and television, games have become one of the most prominent platforms for artists and writers to tell their story. We’ve seen films adapted into games and games adapted…

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NYFA Basketball Kicks off in NYC
November 19, 2014

NYFA Basketball Kicks off in NYC

Due to the success of our basketball team in Los Angeles, the New York Film Academy in New York City started a league of its own. The league was established to promote…

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