Faculty Highlights

nyfa cinematography faculty
February 9, 2024

NYFA Cinematography Faculty: Interview with Anthony Richmond, ASC, BSC

For cinematography students, learning from seasoned professionals such as BAFTA award-winning Anthony Richmond, ASC, BSC is nothing short of taking a masterclass in excelling behind the lens. Chair of the…

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Guardians of the Galaxy Debuts in Theatres with Connections to NYFA
May 25, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Debuts in Theatres with Connections to NYFA

Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3, the final film in director James Gunn’s Guardians trilogy and the 32nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe opened in theaters this month! The…

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The 2023 Oscars: Highlights & Full List of Nominees (Updating Live)
January 25, 2023

The 2023 Oscars: Highlights & Full List of Nominees (Updating Live)

The nominations for the 2023 Oscars were announced on Tuesday, January 24th, with Riz Ahmed, who won the Oscar for best live-action short last year, and Allison Williams, who currently…

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NYFA Attends the Lunar New Year Reception Hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in New York
January 20, 2023

NYFA Attends the Lunar New Year Reception Hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in New York

On January 17th, 2023, several NYFA staff and faculty members attended a Lunar New Year reception hosted by the Consul General of China’s Consulate in New York, Ambassador Huang Ping,…

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Golden Globes 2023 Recap and Post-Show Highlights
January 11, 2023

Golden Globes 2023 Recap and Post-Show Highlights

From historic wins to memorable unscripted moments, this year’s Golden Globes set the stage for an incredible awards season. This year’s awards, televised after not being aired in 2022, showcased…

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NYFA’s Executive Vice President Dr. Joy Zhu Joins Jury of 8th Asian World Film Festival
November 28, 2022

NYFA’s Executive Vice President Dr. Joy Zhu Joins Jury of 8th Asian World Film Festival

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Executive Vice President for the China region, Dr. Joy Zhu, attended and juried for the 8th annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF).  AWFF showcases the…

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NYFA Screenwriting & Filmmaking Instructor Highlighted in 2022 National Arts Education Week
November 3, 2022

NYFA Screenwriting & Filmmaking Instructor Highlighted in 2022 National Arts Education Week

Writer, Speaker, Producer, and NYFA Screenwriting Instructor Alex Simmons spoke at the 75th Anniversary of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) National Convention in 2022.  Watch Writer & Producer Alex…

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broadcast journalism programs
October 6, 2022

NYFA Broadcast Journalism Faculty: Interview with Fred Silverman

From the legendary Walter Cronkite to modern names like Lester Holt, broadcast journalism has a long and storied tradition of investigating, uncovering, and disseminating information to the public. Though the…

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nyfa cinematography faculty
July 27, 2022

NYFA Cinematography Faculty: Interview with Piero Basso, AIC-IMAGO

As professionals who actively work in Cinematography, our NYFA Cinematography faculty teach students traditional techniques while passing on the latest industry requirements and trends. For Piero Basso, AIC-IMAGO and Chair…

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