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Actors and filmmakers, Sue Ann Pien and Bella Zoe Martinez, along with producers Andy Raffi and Melissa Martinez-Raffi from the short film Once More, Like Rain Man
November 13, 2025

Shakespeare Masterclass with Nick Hutchison

The New York Film Academy had the honor of welcoming Nick Hutchison, esteemed faculty member of the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA), to our campus last week. Mr. Hutchison…

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Looking for a Scary Movie or Show to Watch for Halloween? Check Out these Horror Films and TV Shows from NYFA Faculty and Staff
October 15, 2025

Looking for a Scary Movie or Show to Watch for Halloween? Check Out these Horror Films and TV Shows from NYFA Faculty and Staff

Looking for something spooky or scary to watch this Halloween season? The New York Film Academy’s faculty and staff have contributed their talents to a range of acclaimed and chilling…

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Actors and filmmakers, Sue Ann Pien and Bella Zoe Martinez, along with producers Andy Raffi and Melissa Martinez-Raffi from the short film Once More, Like Rain Man
April 7, 2025

Autism in the Arts Event in Honor of April Autism Awareness Month

In honor of April being Autism Awareness month, NYFA New York students had the opportunity to meet, hear from, and see work from talented actors and filmmakers, Sue Ann Pien…

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Andre Royo and Darren Dean at the New York Film Academy
February 27, 2025 | Guest Speakers

Andre Royo Inspires NYFA Students at New York Film Academy Guest Speaker Event

In an inspiring and thought-provoking guest speaker event, renowned actor Andre Royo visited the New York Film Academy (NYFA) at the New York City campus to offer students and faculty…

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Q&A with Bob Ahmed
February 11, 2025

Q&A with Bob Ahmed

Meet Pakistani-American writer and director Bob Ahmed, an alum of NYFA’s short-term filmmaking workshop. We recently caught up with Bob to discuss his career and latest project. 1. Congratulations on…

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NYFA Alums Premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival
June 11, 2024

NYFA Alums Premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival

This June, we celebrate NYFA alumni premiering films at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. This year’s jurors include NYFA alum Francesca Scorsese, NYFA Guest Speaker Kim Cattrall, David O. Russell, Selma…

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NYFA Cinematography Alum Ilaria Serantoni is Booked and Busy
May 23, 2024

NYFA Cinematography Alum Ilaria Serantoni is Booked and Busy

It’s Spring, and NYFA Cinematography alum Ilaria Serantoni has graciously made time in her very busy schedule to talk to NYFA. We’re at the Coppola Cafe in Manhattan, and early…

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NYFA Alum Step Into The Spotlight at Cannes
May 23, 2024

NYFA Alum Step Into The Spotlight at Cannes

Join us in celebrating NYFA alumni debuting films at the 77th Cannes Film Festival! Under the direction of jury president, filmmaker, and actress Greta Gerwig, known for the 2023 blockbuster…

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NYFA Attends Dinner with Chinese Ambassador Huang Ping
May 17, 2024

NYFA Attends Dinner with Chinese Ambassador Huang Ping

At the invitation of Ambassador Huang Ping, Consul General of China’s Consulate General in New York, representatives from the New York Film Academy, including Jean Sherlock, Principal of the NYFA…

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