Academic Programs

NYFA Screenwriting Graduates Celebrate with Industry Pitch Fest Event
January 27, 2016

NYFA Screenwriting Graduates Celebrate with Industry Pitch Fest Event

On January 21st, 2016, graduating MFA and BFA New York Film Academy Screenwriting students attended their culminating Industry Pitch Fest Event, held at the penthouse ballroom of the Andaz Hotel up on Sunset Boulevard in…

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MFA Photography Graduate Exhibition
January 26, 2016

MFA Photography Graduate Exhibition

The graduating MFA Photography class had its Gallery Opening at 4565 Santa Monica Blvd. on Saturday, January 23, 2016. There were over 75 guests that came and reviewed the New York Film…

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Documentary Department Representing NYFA at Sundance 2016
January 26, 2016

Documentary Department Representing NYFA at Sundance 2016

With all of Hollywood and the independent film world buzzing about Sundance, it’s with great delight to find both Documentary Master Class Instructor Alexandra Johnes and graduate Laura Snow representing the New…

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Eka Darville: From Down Under to Hell’s Kitchen
January 25, 2016

Eka Darville: From Down Under to Hell’s Kitchen

As an Australian actor on the up and up, Eka Darville’s career has certainly progressed from the days of the Australian TV series Blue Water High. Eka currently appears as Malcolm Ducasse in…

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NYFA Screens ‘Jack of the Red Hearts’ with Director and Cast
January 22, 2016

NYFA Screens ‘Jack of the Red Hearts’ with Director and Cast

As a champion behind women and diversity in film, the Bentonville Film Festival, founded by actress Geena Davis and Trevor Drinkwater, crowned the film Jack of the Red Hearts with its first “Jury…

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Nika Nova: From Russia with Love for the Arts
January 21, 2016

Nika Nova: From Russia with Love for the Arts

With over 100,000 social media followers and close to 7 million views on her Youtube channel, the former New York Film Academy Summer Camp student Nika Khargiyanova from Moscow, Russia…

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Broadcast Journalism: January Spotlight
January 20, 2016

Broadcast Journalism: January Spotlight

Last week was a big one in Washington, DC as President Obama gave his final State of the Union speech. And just steps away, New York Film Academy graduate George…

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The Force Awakens for NYFA VFX Alum Francesco Panzieri
January 19, 2016

The Force Awakens for NYFA VFX Alum Francesco Panzieri

What does it take to land a gig working on one of the biggest movies of all time? If you’re New York Film Academy alumnus Francesco Panzieri you simply do…

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Prolific TV Director Mary Lou Belli Brings Her Acclaimed Sitcom Workshop to NYFA
January 18, 2016

Prolific TV Director Mary Lou Belli Brings Her Acclaimed Sitcom Workshop to NYFA

New York Film Academy students received a special treat when Emmy award-winning TV director Mary Lou Belli taught her acclaimed sitcom directing and acting workshop at the school. Mary Lou…

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