NYFA Alum Abraham Amkpa’s “Lift” Selected as Festival Finalist
NYFA alum Abraham Amkpa’s thesis film Lift (2022) has been selected as a finalist for the Fine Cut Festival of Films. His film will be broadcast on KCET on September…
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September 22, 2023
August 22, 2023
The Golda Meir Movie: Takeaways for Emerging Filmmakers
Biographical films give insights into the lives of the most influential figures. These films help audiences explore a particular era’s norms, values, and challenges, providing a better understanding of history…
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July 20, 2023
NYFA Students Awarded “Top of the Class” in MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy
With filmmaking, aspiring visual storytellers can embark on a unique journey. From the formative experiences of early life to the continuous growth, filmmakers are presented with endless opportunities to learn…
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June 20, 2023
Must-See Netflix Shows and Films
With great shows like Wednesday and Better Call Saul in its library, Netflix is a huge contender in the streaming space. If the shows released in 2023 are any indicator,…
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June 8, 2023
NYFA Brazilian Alumni Reunite in São Paulo
In March 2023, NYFA representatives Roger DelPozo, Miriam Estevam, and Larissa Korolkovas traveled to São Paulo, Brazil, to meet with NYFA alums living in Brazil. It was a great turnout,…
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March 15, 2023
NYFA Alum James Friend Wins the Best Cinematography Oscar for All Quiet on the Western Front
Continuing success for NYFA alumni is always something to celebrate—and this year, Cinematographer and NYFA alum James Friend won the Academy Award for best cinematography for his work on All…
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January 25, 2023
The 2023 Oscars: Highlights & Full List of Nominees (Updating Live)
The nominations for the 2023 Oscars were announced on Tuesday, January 24th, with Riz Ahmed, who won the Oscar for best live-action short last year, and Allison Williams, who currently…
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January 17, 2023
FESTIVAL FAVORITE ‘SHIRAMPARI’ DOCUMENTARY HEADED TO 2023 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
The highly-anticipated Sundance Film Festival will be live and in-person in Park City, Utah, this year for the first time since 2020. The festival, which will run from January 19 – 29,…
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January 17, 2023
NYFA Celebrates MA Producing for Executives Program’s Recent Graduates
NYFA held a virtual event on January 5th, 2023, to celebrate the school’s MA Producing for Executives program. The program’s students joined the call to share memories of their studies…
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