Academic Programs

Playwriting Students Attend “Guards at the Taj” at the Geffen
October 16, 2015

Playwriting Students Attend “Guards at the Taj” at the Geffen

“Spain’s beloved poet and playwright, Federico García Lorca, whose work flourished in the 1930’s, asserted that duende—a simultaneously dark and beautiful moment of inspiration and truth that is both euphoric…

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NYFA LA Welcomes Tony Richmond as New Cinematography Chair
October 15, 2015

NYFA LA Welcomes Tony Richmond as New Cinematography Chair

The New York Film Academy Los Angeles is pleased to announce Tony Richmond, A.S.C., B.S.C., as its new Faculty Chair of the Cinematography Department. Born and raised in London, Richmond began at the age…

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Oscar Nominated Producer Michael Shamberg Visits NYFA for Screening and Q&A
October 12, 2015

Oscar Nominated Producer Michael Shamberg Visits NYFA for Screening and Q&A

On October 6th, New York Film Academy in Los Angeles hosted renowned producer Michael Shamberg after a screening of one of his films, Out of Sight, directed by Steven Soderbergh…

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NYFA Graduate Releases Children’s Book “B is for Brighton Beach”
October 9, 2015

NYFA Graduate Releases Children’s Book “B is for Brighton Beach”

Former New York Film Academy Digital Filmmaking student and current pre-K teacher Michael Salita has recently released the children’s book B Is For Brighton Beach, which provides a loving tribute to Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach….

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Veteran Student Highlight: Nic Lewis
October 8, 2015

Veteran Student Highlight: Nic Lewis

Considered a Top Military Friendly School, the New York Film Academy has wholeheartedly welcomed hundreds of military veterans and servicemembers to its long-term and degree programs. Often our veterans are…

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Veteran Film Producer Tom Sternberg Joins Enthusiastic NYFA Students for Screening and Q&A
October 7, 2015

Veteran Film Producer Tom Sternberg Joins Enthusiastic NYFA Students for Screening and Q&A

On September 15, New York Film Academy in Los Angeles hosted veteran film producer Tom Sternberg, where he joined students for a screening of “The Talented Mr. Ripley” directed by…

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NYFA Australia Graduate to Screen 3 Films at Sydney Indie Film Festival
October 7, 2015

NYFA Australia Graduate to Screen 3 Films at Sydney Indie Film Festival

It’s with great enthusiasm that we discover New York Film Academy Sydney graduate Ren Thackham has not one, not two, but three films screening in this year’s Sydney Indie Film…

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NYFA Hosts PGA Event with Award-Winning Director Alex Gibney
October 6, 2015

NYFA Hosts PGA Event with Award-Winning Director Alex Gibney

Last week, the New York Film Academy hosted a Producer’s Guild of America East Documentary Committee’s special Q&A event with director Alex Gibney. Moderated by TV executive producer Mark Marabella, Gibney highlighted…

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Celebrity Photographer Indrani Speaks at NYFA’s Photography School
October 1, 2015

Celebrity Photographer Indrani Speaks at NYFA’s Photography School

This Wednesday, September 30th, Paul Sunday’s Photography class welcomed celebrity photographer and film director, Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri. Indrani’s vast experience and unique sensibility makes her one of the most sought after professional…

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