Zatella BeattyACTRESS | PRODUCER | DIRECTOR

Zatella Beatty moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting but ended up becoming a documentarian. Her recent film “Iverson” focused on the life and career of Philadelphia 76er legend Allen Iverson.


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On Feb. 13, New York Film Academy joined China Media Group’s (CMG) “Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala” event in New York, celebrating the Lunar New Year alongside UN representatives…
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NYFA Hosts Camp Pendleton Lunch and Learn for Transitioning Marines

On February 11, 2026, the New York Film Academy hosted a Lunch and Learn workshop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton for active-duty service members and military families interested in…
NYFA Director of Veteran Services Featured on VET S.O.S. Podcast

NYFA Director of Veteran Services Featured on VET S.O.S. Podcast

On January 22, 2026, New York Film Academy Director of Veteran Services Chris Moore was featured on the VET S.O.S. Podcast, a military transition-focused platform dedicated to supporting veterans as…
Wuhan Institute of Design and Sciences Visits NYFA

Wuhan Institute of Design and Sciences Visits NYFA 

On January 12, the New York Film Academy’s New York campus hosted representatives from the Wuhan Institute of Design and Sciences and its Jackie Chan Film and Media School. NYFA…
Chinese Writers Association of America Donates New Publication to NYFA

Chinese Writers Association of America Donates New Publication to NYFA

In January, the Chinese Writers Association of America donated copies of the inaugural issue of World Chinese Literature to the New York Film Academy New York campus library. This contribution…
NYFA Cinematography Instructor Claudia Raschke joins the ASC: A win for Documentary Filmmakers Everywhere.

NYFA Cinematography Instructor Claudia Raschke joins the ASC: A win for Documentary Filmmakers Everywhere.

There are some career moments that feel extra special, and cinematographer Claudia Raschke being welcomed into the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) is definitely one of them. For those of…
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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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China Education Press Agency Delegation Visits NYFA

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NYFA Veterans Participate in CineVet Film Festival Collaboration

NYFA Veterans Participate in CineVet Film Festival Collaboration

On October 24, 2025, New York Film Academy veteran students and alumni participated in the CineVet Film Festival, an event dedicated to showcasing films created by military veterans and amplifying…
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 a Scary Movie or Show to Watch for Halloween? Check Out these Horror Films and TV Shows from NYFA Faculty and Staff

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