Filmmaking Showcase

Student Filmmaking Work at NYFA

Filmmaking students at NYFA are behind the camera from the first day of class and will learn about and explore the numerous visual, dramatic, and technical challenges that face directors. In addition to writing, producing, directing, and editing films, students assist members of their crews in various roles providing extensive set experience.


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Student Work

Hands-on projects are a vital part of NYFA’s curriculum. Browse behind the scenes photos and examples of student work at New York Film Academy’s film school.

Alum and Faculty Achivements in Film

Creative TV & Movie Adaptations Featuring NYFA Alum, Faculty, And Rising Stars

NYFA Alumni And Faculty Collaborate On Film, TV, And Media

NYFA Alum Tracy Oliver’s ‘The Blackening’ Trailer Released

NYFA Students, Faculty, And Alums Partner With Sony And Cooke Optics On The Thing’s “Country Song II” Music Video

NYFA Faculty Jennifer Sharp On Diversity In Film & Creating ‘Una Great Movie’

The Golda Meir Movie: Takeaways For Emerging Filmmakers


Faculty Interviews

NYFA FILMMAKING FACULTY: INTERVIEW WITH ANDREA SWIFT

NYFA FILMMAKING FACULTY: INTERVIEW WITH JONATHAN WHITTAKER

NYFA FILMMAKING FACULTY: INTERVIEW WITH ED TIMPE

NYFA FILMMAKING FACULTY: INTERVIEW WITH MARK MOCAHBEE

NYFA FILMMAKING FACULTY: INTERVIEW WITH HERSCHEL FABER


Film Festivals

NYFA At The Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF) 2023

NYFA Australia Alumni Find Success At The 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival

Festival Favorite ‘Shirampari’ Documentary Headed To 2023 Sundance Film Festival

Janek Ambros, MFA Producing Alum, Produces Festival Hits ‘Ukrainians In Exile’ And ‘Monica’

Six NYFA Alumni Screen Films At Micheaux Film Festival’s 4th Edition

NYFA Alum Abraham Amkpa’s “Lift” Selected As Festival Finalist