Community Highlights

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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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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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screens Oscar-Winning ‘Free Solo’ with Editor and Instructor Bob Eisenhardt
April 11, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screens Oscar-Winning ‘Free Solo’ with Editor and Instructor Bob Eisenhardt

On March 18, New York Film Academy (NYFA) welcomed Bob Eisenhardt, NYFA instructor and editor of this year’s Academy Award-winning Best Documentary Feature, Free Solo for a screening and Q&A…

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Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography Instructor Amanda Rowan
April 11, 2019

Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography Instructor Amanda Rowan

Amanda Rowan grew up around rock stars. Rowan, a New York Film Academy (NYFA) photography instructor, is the daughter of Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Peter Rowan. But unlike many of her…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Florence Students Shoot Stunning New Video
April 10, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Florence Students Shoot Stunning New Video

Several students attending New York Film Academy (NYFA) in Florence, Italy came together to shoot a stunning new video about the experience of learning film and acting in the breathtakingly…

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Duke Youth Media Camp Class of 2019 Graduates at New York Film Academy (NYFA)
April 2, 2019

Duke Youth Media Camp Class of 2019 Graduates at New York Film Academy (NYFA)

On Saturday, March 30, the New York Film Academy hosted the graduation of the Duke Youth Media Camp class of 2019. The Media Camp—which kicked off its collaboration with NYFA…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Producing Department Participates in Australian International Screen Forum
April 1, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Producing Department Participates in Australian International Screen Forum

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Producing students had the opportunity to attend this year’s Australian International Screen Forum, which included panels moderated by NYFA Producing Chair Neal Weisman and NYFA…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alumni Show Up Big at Saudi Film Festival
March 30, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alumni Show Up Big at Saudi Film Festival

Several alumni of New York Film Academy (NYFA) had their work showcased at this year’s prestigious Saudi Film Festival, including two of the fest’s winners. The Saudi Film Festival celebrated…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking Alum Irmak Tasindi Has Great ‘Karma’
March 30, 2019

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking Alum Irmak Tasindi Has Great ‘Karma’

Fantasy thriller Karma, the short film by New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking Alum Irmak Tasindi, has won the Platinum Remi Award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. Additionally, it…

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