Academic Programs

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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NYFA Conducts Workshops for Military Soldiers
January 15, 2016

NYFA Conducts Workshops for Military Soldiers

On January 9, The New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus facilitated a unique day of workshops for more than twenty-five soldiers from the 201st and 222nd Public Affairs detachments. With the…

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Varun Verma on Becoming a Line Producer
January 14, 2016

Varun Verma on Becoming a Line Producer

Coming out of his MA Film and Media Production degree from the New York Film Academy Los Angeles, Varun Verma was hired by Replay Collective to work as a Line Producer for the…

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NYFA’s Ren Zhong Wins Big at Beijing Film Academy Awards
January 13, 2016

NYFA’s Ren Zhong Wins Big at Beijing Film Academy Awards

Congratulations to New York Film Academy Master of Arts in Film and Media Production student Ren Zhong, whose first semester film New Life won both Best Short Film and Audience’s Favorite…

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NYFA Welcomes ‘Bread and Butter’ Director Liz Manashil
January 12, 2016

NYFA Welcomes ‘Bread and Butter’ Director Liz Manashil

Recently, the New York Film Academy welcomed Liz Manashil, who directed the award-winning indie, anti-romantic comedy Bread and Butter. The film stars Lauren Lapkus, SNL’s Bobby Moynihan and former NYFA…

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Cinematography Chair Anthony Richmond Remembers David Bowie from “The Man Who Fell to Earth”
January 11, 2016

Cinematography Chair Anthony Richmond Remembers David Bowie from “The Man Who Fell to Earth”

“I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human.” Over the span of sixty nine years, the recently deceased legend of music, art, film, theatre and pop culture,…

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Anthony Richmond Holds Crane and Jib Workshop
January 7, 2016

Anthony Richmond Holds Crane and Jib Workshop

During their third semester, the MFA Cinematography students at New York Film Academy have a full schedule of workshops to keep them busy. With the Master’s Lighting Workshop, the Underwater…

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Cossi Bros Produce Leaning Towers of Pisa Doc
January 6, 2016

Cossi Bros Produce Leaning Towers of Pisa Doc

Italy’s Pisa has always been a fascinating city and includes much more than just its famous leaning tower. That is why two former New York Film Academy students, brothers Andrea and…

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Jane Hanson to Speak to Broadcast Journalism School
January 5, 2016

Jane Hanson to Speak to Broadcast Journalism School

Three-time Emmy Award winner, and veteran broadcast journalist, Jane Hanson returns to the New York Film Academy 17 Battery Place campus on Tuesday, January 12th at 9:30am. Jane was for…

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