NYFA Veterans Attend Exclusive Screening of “Dunkirk”
July 27, 2017

NYFA Veterans Attend Exclusive Screening of “Dunkirk”

This month, NYFA Veterans were invited to attend an exclusive pre-release screening of feature film “Dunkirk,” through the Motion Picture and Television Relief Fund’s (MPTF) Veteran Benefits Assistance Program. NYFA Veterans…

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NYFA Veterans Division Screens “Between Iraq and a Hard Place” With Special Guest Q&A
July 20, 2017

NYFA Veterans Division Screens “Between Iraq and a Hard Place” With Special Guest Q&A

This month, the New York Film Academy College of Visual and Performing Arts (NYFA) hosted a special screening of the military documentary, “Between Iraq and a Hard Place,” at its…

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NYFA Filmmaking Alumnus Samuel Nieves Interns With NFL Films
July 3, 2017

NYFA Filmmaking Alumnus Samuel Nieves Interns With NFL Films

NYFA filmmaking alumnus Sam Jeremy Nieves has not only navigated the transition from military to civilian life, but also the transition from life as a film school student to securing a…

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NYFA Welcomes Hire Heroes USA
June 28, 2017

NYFA Welcomes Hire Heroes USA

On June 24, The New York Film Academy College of Visual and Performing Arts (NYFA) Veteran Services Department was fortunate to collaborate with Hire Heroes USA (HHUSA) to host a…

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New York Film Academy Hosts 2017 Writers Guild Foundation Veterans Writing Retreat
May 9, 2017

New York Film Academy Hosts 2017 Writers Guild Foundation Veterans Writing Retreat

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) was privileged to host the 2017 Writers Guild Foundation (WGF) ‘Veterans Writing Retreat’ at the College’s campus in Burbank, CA on April 29 and…

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NYFA Hosts Veterans for Exclusive Game Design Workshop
May 5, 2017

NYFA Hosts Veterans for Exclusive Game Design Workshop

The New York Film Academy College of Visual & Performing Arts (NYFA) facilitated an exclusive, hands on Game Design workshop for service members and veterans that were interested in pursuing…

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Student Veterans Organization Hosts Open Mic Night at Local VFW
April 28, 2017

Student Veterans Organization Hosts Open Mic Night at Local VFW

On Friday, April 21, the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) of the New York Film Academy hosted an Open Mic night at the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ship 8103…

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NYFA’s Leadership Meets with Major Hollywood Studios to Increase Opportunities for Student Veterans
April 12, 2017

NYFA’s Leadership Meets with Major Hollywood Studios to Increase Opportunities for Student Veterans

Founded in 1992, the New York Film Academy College of Visual and Performing Arts (NYFA) has a long history of supporting the military and veteran communities. The College has been…

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Aspiring Broadcast Journalists Learn the Ropes with Colonel Jack Jacobs at MSNBC/NBC Studios
April 6, 2017

Aspiring Broadcast Journalists Learn the Ropes with Colonel Jack Jacobs at MSNBC/NBC Studios

Veterans and Active Duty military students from New York Film Academy and local New York City community colleges were hosted by Colonel Jack Jacobs, Chair of NYFA Veteran Advancement Program, at…

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