Academic Programs

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Speaks at NYFA Battery Place
May 4, 2015

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Speaks at NYFA Battery Place

Today, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) welcomed Rachel Maddow, the popular American television host, political commentator, and author, as a guest speaker at NYFA’s New York City campus. Ms….

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A Conversation with ‘Royal Pains’ Producer Michael Rauch
May 4, 2015

A Conversation with ‘Royal Pains’ Producer Michael Rauch

A packed room welcomed successful Television Showrunner Michael Rauch to New York Film Academy’s Producing Department’s latest Industry Speaker Series session. Mr. Rauch participated in a “Conversation with…” and Question and Answer…

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NYFA’s Kenneth Johnson Provides Students with 40 Years of Film & TV Experience
May 1, 2015

NYFA’s Kenneth Johnson Provides Students with 40 Years of Film & TV Experience

The New York Film Academy believes that a crucial element toward maintaining its intensive hands-on programs is having instructors with industry access and real life experience in the field he…

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NYFA Hosts Transmedia Panel with Final Draft
May 1, 2015

NYFA Hosts Transmedia Panel with Final Draft

On Thursday, April 9th, the New York Film Academy, in cooperation with Final Draft, hosted a “Life In Transmedia” Panel. The panel was arranged as part of NYFA’s Final Draft Fellowship,…

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HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night
May 1, 2015

HollyShorts Presents NYFA Night

Continuing its collaboration with New York Film Academy, HollyShorts dedicated a screening exclusively to the films of NYFA students and alumni. From HollyShorts‘ website: “HollyShorts is an organization devoted to…

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You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter
April 30, 2015

You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter

Each year, Hollywood seems to get younger and younger. Just ask the ten writers from Valley View Elementary, who witnessed their original screenplays performed live in front of a packed…

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Emirati Graduate Directs First Feature “Abdullah”
April 30, 2015

Emirati Graduate Directs First Feature “Abdullah”

Given the various locations of the New York Film Academy all over the world, often students have the opportunity to explore multiple locations while studying for a certificate or degree….

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NYFA Covers Young Storytellers’ Final ‘Glee’ Big Show
April 29, 2015

NYFA Covers Young Storytellers’ Final ‘Glee’ Big Show

As part of our on-going collaboration with the wonderful Young Storytellers Foundation, New York Film Academy students and alumni recently got the chance to film “THE FINAL GLEE BIG SHOW.”…

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Photography Grads Work ‘Backstage’ Shoot with Chris Messina
April 29, 2015

Photography Grads Work ‘Backstage’ Shoot with Chris Messina

Immediately after graduating from New York Film Academy Photography School, Luc-Richard Elie began assisting full time for several Commercial Advertising and Editorial photographers while also interning at Sync Photo Rental. Six months…

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