Faculty Highlights

NYFA Instructors Shoot “The Sisters Karras” (2022 Festival Update)
July 21, 2022

NYFA Instructors Shoot “The Sisters Karras” (2022 Festival Update)

The Sisters Karras is a compelling film about two estranged half-sisters, a will reading, a valuable antique rug, and a mysterious stranger. The film has deep roots in the NYFA…

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New York Film Academy Looks Back at the 2021 Highlights
February 14, 2022

New York Film Academy Looks Back at the 2021 Highlights

2021 felt like a collective fever dream – a little strange but certainly not as unpredictable as its predecessor. This was a good year! In the midst of this reflection,…

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NYFA Screenwriting Instructor Paul J. Salamoff Wins at 46th Annual Saturn Awards
November 23, 2021

NYFA Screenwriting Instructor Paul J. Salamoff Wins at 46th Annual Saturn Awards

Paul J. Salamoff, writer, director, and New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Instructor, received recognition for his latest feature film, Encounter (2019), at the 46th Annual Saturn Awards. The film…

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NYFA Instructor Claudia Raschke is DP for ‘Fauci,’ ‘My Name Is Pauli Murray’ & ‘Julia’
November 22, 2021

NYFA Instructor Claudia Raschke is DP for ‘Fauci,’ ‘My Name Is Pauli Murray’ & ‘Julia’

UPDATE: NYFA Documentary Filmmaking Instructor Claudia Raschke is Director of Photography (DP) for the new series Land of the Giants: Titans of Tech premiering on CNN+. Following her work on…

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NYFA’s Chris Moore Attends New York City’s Veteran’s Day Reception
November 17, 2021

NYFA’s Chris Moore Attends New York City’s Veteran’s Day Reception

New York Film Academy’s Division of Veteran Services (DVS) attended New York City’s Mayor de Blasio’s 2021 breakfast reception in honor of Veterans Day. Over 250 veterans and active service…

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NYFA Filmmaking Instructor Shoots ‘I Love Us’ Now Available on Amazon Prime
October 8, 2021

NYFA Filmmaking Instructor Shoots ‘I Love Us’ Now Available on Amazon Prime

Instructor of Filmmaking and Cinematographer at the New York Film Academy’s NYC campus, Hernán Toro, recently shot a new feature-length film, I Love Us (2021). Released in select movie theaters…

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NYFA Chair Bill Einreinhofer’s Episode of ‘Century Masters’ Screening at 2021 Beijing Documentary Week
September 17, 2021

NYFA Chair Bill Einreinhofer’s Episode of ‘Century Masters’ Screening at 2021 Beijing Documentary Week

Mei Lanfang, the subject of an episode of Century Masters, will have his legacy showcased in a screening at the 2021 Beijing Documentary Week. The program, Century Masters is a…

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Filmmaking Instructor at NYFA Tackles Queerness in Shakespeare Adaptation ‘HAMLET/HORATIO’
September 15, 2021

Filmmaking Instructor at NYFA Tackles Queerness in Shakespeare Adaptation ‘HAMLET/HORATIO’

Paul Warner, Director and Filmmaking Instructor with NYFA, released feature-length film, HAMLET/HORATIO, available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes, Apple TV, and YouTube. A collaborative effort with writer…

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Broadcast Journalism Update – July 2021 Edition
July 12, 2021

Broadcast Journalism Update – July 2021 Edition

There are some professional moments you never forget. Near the top of the list is getting your first Press Card. It is recognition that you are indeed a “journalist.” Earlier…

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