Community Highlights

José Ignacio International Film Festival Produces 13th Edition of Generación J with NYFA Support
December 14, 2022

José Ignacio International Film Festival Produces 13th Edition of Generación J with NYFA Support

Beginning in 2023, New York Film Academy (NYFA) will be in José Ignacio, Uruguay, for the 13th edition of the José Ignacio International Film Festival (JIIFF). Between the 14th and…

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November 30, 2022

Actress and Acting Alum Alyssa Miller on Her Work in ‘Fathers’ and ‘Forgiven’

Actress and Arizona native Alyssa Miller plays Cindy in the 2021 feature film Forgiven, now available to stream on Amazon. Starring Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of…

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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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November 22, 2022

Nordic International Film Festival 2022 Hosts 8th Successful Festival

The 8th annual Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF), founded by New York Film Academy (NYFA) alumni Johan Matton and Linnea Larsdotter (Mikkelä), ran from Wednesday, November 16th through Sunday, November…

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8th Nordic International Film Festival
November 10, 2022

8th Annual Nordic International Film Festival Partners with NYFA for Workshop Scholarship

The Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF) is back for its eighth year with a range of compelling short films and feature films from all over the world. Running from November…

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One Million YouTube Subscribers and ‘The Swipe Life’ with NYFA Acting Alum Charlotte Dobre
November 10, 2022

One Million YouTube Subscribers and ‘The Swipe Life’ with NYFA Acting Alum Charlotte Dobre

You’ve probably heard of the name Charlotte Dobre from the popular YouTube channel of the same name that features hundreds of videos where she reacts to current events and social media posts in ways…

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NYFA Australia’s Aqeedat Chishti Nominated for 2022 Gold Coast Student Excellence Award
November 9, 2022

NYFA Australia’s Aqeedat Chishti Nominated for 2022 Gold Coast Student Excellence Award

New York Film Academy Australia will be present at the prestigious Gold Coast Student Excellence Awards. The awards celebrate students that make significant contributions to the Gold Coast community through…

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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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Colonel Jack Jacobs and Chris Moore Meet with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of Miami-Dade County
November 2, 2022

Colonel Jack Jacobs and Chris Moore Meet with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of Miami-Dade County

This week, New York Film Academy’s (NYFA) Chair of the Veterans Advancement Program, and Medal of Honor recipient, Colonel Jack Jacobs, and NYFA’s Director of the Division of Veterans Services…

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