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NYFA GRAD’S ‘THE SQUARE’ NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR
January 16, 2017

NYFA GRAD’S ‘THE SQUARE’ NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR

The Square, shot and co-produced by New York Film Academy graduate Muhammad Hamdy, has been nominated as one of five documentaries for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The film, directed…

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NYFA ALUMNUS THEMO MELIKIDZE STARS IN “PATRIOTS DAY” WITH MARK WAHLBERG
January 11, 2017

NYFA ALUMNUS THEMO MELIKIDZE STARS IN “PATRIOTS DAY” WITH MARK WAHLBERG

New York Film Academy Acting for Film alumnus Themo Melikidze plays the role of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the brothers responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing, in the film “Patriots Day.” The film, directed by…

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AWARD-WINNING FILM CRITIC PETER RAINER JOINS NYFA LA FACULTY
January 3, 2017

AWARD-WINNING FILM CRITIC PETER RAINER JOINS NYFA LA FACULTY

The New York Film Academy Los Angeles is delighted to welcome its newest faculty member, Peter Rainer, who has 30 years of professional experience as a film critic. “There is still nothing like seeing…

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NYFA ALUMNA ISSA RAE NOMINATED FOR GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD
December 14, 2016

NYFA ALUMNA ISSA RAE NOMINATED FOR GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD

With announcements coming out this week for the 2017 Golden Globes Nominations, the New York Film Academy paid special attention to alumna, Issa Rae, who was nominated for Best Actress in a TV…

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NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY SPEAKS CANDIDLY WITH ACTRESS KIM CATTRALL
December 12, 2016

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY SPEAKS CANDIDLY WITH ACTRESS KIM CATTRALL

The New York Film Academy’s New York campus opened the doors of its brand new theater for an exclusive talk with award-winning actress, Kim Cattrall. Moderated by Acting for Film Chair Glynis…

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AMC’S “THE WALKING DEAD” EPISODE REVOLVES AROUND NYFA ALUMNA ALANNA MASTERSON
November 29, 2016

AMC’S “THE WALKING DEAD” EPISODE REVOLVES AROUND NYFA ALUMNA ALANNA MASTERSON

Since season four of AMC’s mega-hit show “The Walking Dead,” New York Film Academy alumna Alanna Masterson has played the role of Tara Chambler. Following the season four episode called “Live Bait,”…

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CONVERSATION AND Q&A WITH ERIC GOLDBERG: “MOANA”
November 16, 2016

CONVERSATION AND Q&A WITH ERIC GOLDBERG: “MOANA”

The New York Film Academy Los Angeles welcomed Disney animator Eric Goldberg to its theatre this week. The Guest Speaker Series event included an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Disney’s latest project, “Moana,”…

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FOUR NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY DOCUMENTARY THESIS FILMS SCREEN AT DOC NYC
November 14, 2016

FOUR NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY DOCUMENTARY THESIS FILMS SCREEN AT DOC NYC

For the second year in a row, the New York Film Academy Documentary Department held a screening at the prestigious DOC NYC at the IFC Center in New York City. Brainchild of…

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NYFA ALUMNUS JASPAL BINNING STARS IN NETFLIX’S “BROWN NATION”
November 8, 2016

NYFA ALUMNUS JASPAL BINNING STARS IN NETFLIX’S “BROWN NATION”

Since graduating from New York Film Academy’s Musical Theatre program, Jaspal Binning has found success acting in theatre and television. In 2013, Binning appeared in Aaron Sorkin’s HBO series “The Newsroom,” and, beginning…

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