Academic Programs

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography Instructor Joan Pamboukes Speaks at Artexpo New York
April 17, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography Instructor Joan Pamboukes Speaks at Artexpo New York

On Saturday, April 6, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography Instructor Joan Pamboukes gave a lecture at the Artexpo New York. The Artexpo was held from April 4 – 7…

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Q&A with NYFA Acting for Film Instructor Melissa Sullivan
April 16, 2019

Q&A with NYFA Acting for Film Instructor Melissa Sullivan

Melissa Sullivan was so shy growing up, she would stare at the ceiling to avoid looking at people. Eventually, realizing “ceilings weren’t going to get me anywhere in life,” she…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Alum Abby Ajayi Featured in Largest Hollywood Reporter Photo Shoot Ever
April 16, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Alum Abby Ajayi Featured in Largest Hollywood Reporter Photo Shoot Ever

Abby Ajayi, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting alum, was one of 63 black female writers featured in an epic photo shoot by The Hollywood Reporter late last year. In…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) and The Actors Fund Helps Young Students “Look Ahead”
April 16, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) and The Actors Fund Helps Young Students “Look Ahead”

On Friday, April 12, New York Film Academy hosted a filmmaking workshop for students participating in “Looking Ahead,” a program under the umbrella of The Actors Fund which provides education…

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Q&A with Oscar-winning ‘First Man’ editor Tom Cross
April 15, 2019

Q&A with Oscar-winning ‘First Man’ editor Tom Cross

On Friday, March 1, the New York Film Academy hosted a screening of First Man (2018) followed by a Q&A with Academy Award-winning editor Tom Cross, moderated by NYFA Filmmaking…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism Student Covers ‘Game of Thrones’
April 15, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Broadcast Journalism Student Covers ‘Game of Thrones’

The world premiere of the final season of mega hit HBO series Game of Thrones took place last night, and fans of the fantasy series all over the world could not be…

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Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Instructor Matt Harry
April 15, 2019

Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Instructor Matt Harry

With his debut novel published last October and development underway for his animated pilot, New York Film Academy (NYFA) screenwriting instructor Matt Harry is making waves in the industry. A…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Students Visit the Getty Villa
April 13, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Students Visit the Getty Villa

New York Film Academy (NYFA) students visited the Getty Villa recently, and came away with some very positive experiences. As part of their studies in filmmaking, acting, and other visual…

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Q&A with New York Film Academy MFA Alum and Instructor Justin LaReau
April 12, 2019

Q&A with New York Film Academy MFA Alum and Instructor Justin LaReau

Justin LaReau had a pretty cool job. He was the head basketball coach at Southeastern Illinois College. But he was temporarily living in a hotel, reevaluating his life, and reconnecting…

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