Academic Programs

How to Make a Better Zombie Movie
July 9, 2014

How to Make a Better Zombie Movie

Our students and World War Z fans got a special treat this past Saturday at a New York Film Academy Animation School event where they were introduced to the “pre-viz”…

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“Affluenza” Screening with Director Kevin Asch and Screenwriter Antonio Macia at Warner Bros.
July 8, 2014

“Affluenza” Screening with Director Kevin Asch and Screenwriter Antonio Macia at Warner Bros.

This week, New York Film Academy Los Angeles students had the opportunity to see a sneak peek screening of the highly anticipated indie film Affluenza at Warner Bros. Studios followed by…

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NYFA Students Shoot Workshop Scenes at Lincoln Heights Jail
June 30, 2014

NYFA Students Shoot Workshop Scenes at Lincoln Heights Jail

At New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus, we’re always looking to take advantage of the many great locations here in Hollywood. Recently, the Filmmaking and Cinematography programs conducted two…

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Q&A with Parks and Recreation Star and Former Student Aubrey Plaza
June 27, 2014

Q&A with Parks and Recreation Star and Former Student Aubrey Plaza

There’s no prouder moment for the New York Film Academy than seeing our very own break through the walls of Hollywood to become a household name. Such is the case…

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It’s All About the Pitch
June 24, 2014

It’s All About the Pitch

As those of us in the industry are aware, talent and networking can take you far. However, your projects will have little chance if you don’t know how to “pitch”…

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Meisner Instructor to Direct Hit Play ‘The Other Mozart’
June 19, 2014

Meisner Instructor to Direct Hit Play ‘The Other Mozart’

As stressed in our core values, the New York Film Academy prides itself on its instructors who often have their own professional endeavors simultaneously occurring on their own free time….

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June 18, 2014

NYFA Goes Above and Beyond Your Average Film School

While the New York Film Academy prides itself on its programs in the arts and its creative student body, we are fully aware and supportive of the importance of the…

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Director Doug Liman Speaks to NYFA Producing Students
June 16, 2014

Director Doug Liman Speaks to NYFA Producing Students

Noted director Doug Liman, whose film Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, is currently playing on over 3,400 screens across the U.S., recently appeared at the New…

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NYFA Meets the Hollywood Monster Makers
June 13, 2014

NYFA Meets the Hollywood Monster Makers

On June 11th, the New York Film Academy Animation department hosted an anniversary screening of The Terminator (1984) to a full house. The film remains exciting as ever as evidenced…

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