Academic Programs

Producing Grad Inks TV Series Deal From NYFA Guest Speaker
April 20, 2017

Producing Grad Inks TV Series Deal From NYFA Guest Speaker

Recent Producing graduate from the New York Film Academy’s 1-Year Producing Conservatory, Heidi Segal, is a shining example of how it’s never too late to change your career and pursue…

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Roadside Attractions’ Eric d’Arbeloff Screens “Manchester by the Sea” at NYFA LA
April 19, 2017

Roadside Attractions’ Eric d’Arbeloff Screens “Manchester by the Sea” at NYFA LA

Students packed the Riverside Theater in Los Angeles to see one of last year’s most critically acclaimed films, “Manchester by the Sea,” and hear from one of the men who made…

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Acting for Film Alumnus Torsten Colijn Nominated for Best Ensemble Cast
April 18, 2017

Acting for Film Alumnus Torsten Colijn Nominated for Best Ensemble Cast

The 2017 FirstGlance Film Festival Los Angeles has announced its official nominations for the 17th edition, which will take place April 20-23. Torsten Colijn, an Acting for Film alumnus from the…

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April 2017 Broadcast Journalism Alumni News
April 18, 2017

April 2017 Broadcast Journalism Alumni News

The New York Film Academy Broadcast Journalism Department has more exciting news regarding its alumni. Nicole Cross snagged four Associated Press Louisiana awards recently, including Best Daytime Newscast and Achievement. Nicole…

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NYFA Producing Dept. Hosts Evening with Producer Carla Singer
April 17, 2017

NYFA Producing Dept. Hosts Evening with Producer Carla Singer

Last week, the Producing Department at the New York Film Academy hosted an evening with producer Carla Singer. The event was moderated by NYFA NY Chair of Producing Neal Weisman. Singer…

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NYFA Game Design Mentor Meetup with Aaron Pulkka
April 17, 2017

NYFA Game Design Mentor Meetup with Aaron Pulkka

This past week the New York Film Academy Game Department held a Game Mentor Meetup. The special event focused on the history and development of Virtual Reality. VR pioneer and…

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New York Film Academy Los Angeles Faculty Senate President Jenni Powell Crews The Gathering 2017
April 15, 2017

New York Film Academy Los Angeles Faculty Senate President Jenni Powell Crews The Gathering 2017

It’s a cold Wednesday morning and thousands of young people are standing outside what looks like a giant Viking Ship turned upside down. A light snow falls from the sky…

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Filmmaking Alumnus John Jencks Returns to NYFA to Screen “The Hippopotamus”
April 14, 2017

Filmmaking Alumnus John Jencks Returns to NYFA to Screen “The Hippopotamus”

Earlier this month, New York Film Academy Filmmaking alumnus John Jencks returned to NYFA Los Angeles to screen his feature film, “The Hippopotamus,” starring NYFA Board Member Matthew Modine. Having grown…

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International Documentary Association Virtual Reality Event at NYFA LA
April 14, 2017

International Documentary Association Virtual Reality Event at NYFA LA

This past week the New York Film Academy sponsored a special event for members of the International Documentary Association (IDA) at the NYFA’s Los Angeles Campus. Entitled, VR 101 for…

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