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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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…
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

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…
China Education Press Agency Delegation Visits NYFA

China Education Press Agency Delegation Visits NYFA

China Education Press Agency Visits NYFA On November 5, New York Film Academy welcomed a delegation from the China Education Press Agency (CEPA). The delegation met with President Michael Young…
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

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…
NYFA presents a day of terror with SCREAM-O-RAMA: A Terrifying Horror Movie Marathon

NYFA presents a day of terror with SCREAM-O-RAMA: A Terrifying Horror Movie Marathon

The NYFA SCREAM-O-RAMA kicks off at 1 p.m. on October 18th at the Laemmle NoHo Theater, North Hollywood, CA Burbank, CA — The New York Film Academy (NYFA) is honoring horror movies…
President Michael Young Visits SIVA in Shanghai

President Michael Young Visits SIVA in Shanghai

On September 20, New York Film Academy President Michael Young joined the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts (SIVA) and SIVA’s 15th International Experts Advisory Conference. …
NYFA President Michael Young Participates in BIFF 2025

NYFA President Michael Young Participates in BIFF 2025

On September 17, New York Film Academy President Michael Young participated in the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). He later spoke at the BIFF Forum, where…
NYFA Participates in Lincoln Center Peace Concert

NYFA Participates in Lincoln Center Peace Concert

On September 23, the New York Film Academy’s Performing Arts Department participated in the “United as One World Voices of Peace” Concert at New York City’s Lincoln Center. The concert…