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amazon prime harlem

In season one of Harlem on Amazon Prime, Camille, the protagonist, asks, “Why is everything always about men?”  By the end of the season, we have our answer. For our…

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kevin nealon

New York Film Academy (NYFA) had the honor of hosting a live and very funny video Q&A with legendary actor and comedian Kevin Nealon to discuss his career, his recently…

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THE BEST FEMALE DIRECTORS: CELEBRATING TRAILBLAZING FILMS & TV SHOWS

From independent filmmakers like Lulu Wang and Chinonye Chukwu to iconic feature film directors like Gina Prince-Bythewood and Jane Campion, women are pioneers and innovators in the film, television, and…

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Filmmaking

9 Tips for Writing a Film Review Trending
June 2, 2017 | Filmmaking

9 Tips for Writing a Film Review

Whether you are an actor, a filmmaker or a film geek through and through, writing film reviews can help hone your ability to think critically and watch movies with a…

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brendan fraser movies and tv
March 22, 2023 | Acting

12 Must-See Brendan Fraser Movies and TV Shows

At the 2023 Oscars, one of the many Brendan Fraser movies was finally recognized for the actor’s exceptional on-screen talent. Fraser was awarded his first Oscar for Best Actor, celebrating…

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Acting

Stanislavski In 7 Steps: Better Understanding Stanisklavski’s 7 Questions Trending
December 2, 2015 | Acting

Stanislavski In 7 Steps: Better Understanding Stanisklavski’s 7 Questions

There are so many different acting techniques and books and teachers that finding a process that works for you can be confusing. Ironically, most acting books and teachers use similar…

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brendan fraser movies and tv
March 22, 2023 | Acting

12 Must-See Brendan Fraser Movies and TV Shows

At the 2023 Oscars, one of the many Brendan Fraser movies was finally recognized for the actor’s exceptional on-screen talent. Fraser was awarded his first Oscar for Best Actor, celebrating…

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Photography

4 Points of View in Photography Trending
December 9, 2014 | Industry Trends

4 Points of View in Photography

In relation to photography, ‘point of view’ refers to the position the camera is in when viewing a scene. Are you laying on the ground, looking up at your subject?…

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Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers
January 29, 2023 | Documentary Filmmaking

Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers

November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse…

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Producing

Mastering the 7 Stages of Film Production Trending
June 21, 2019 | How To’s

Mastering the 7 Stages of Film Production

A film is a living, breathing thing, and like all living things, from plants to humans, they start from something small before growing into its final form. If you’re struggling…

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The Role of the Intimacy Coordinator
January 29, 2023 | Acting

The Role of the Intimacy Coordinator

Acting is a challenging profession. Amidst competing for roles, long rehearsal hours, and intensive dance routines, you might be surprised by what you see in the script once you finally…

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Screenwriting

10 Great Websites To Download Movie Scripts Trending
January 12, 2015 | Screenwriting

10 Great Websites To Download Movie Scripts

If you want to write movie screenplays, you need to read movie screenplays – it’s just as essential as batting practice for professional baseball players. Reading in general is important,…

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amazon prime harlem
March 7, 2023 | Alum

Harlem on Amazon Prime: How It Levels Up The Four Girl Formula

In season one of Harlem on Amazon Prime, Camille, the protagonist, asks, “Why is everything always about men?”  By the end of the season, we have our answer. For our…

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Cinematography

The Best Cinematography: A Look At ‘Birdman’ Trending
March 30, 2022 | Cinematography

The Best Cinematography: A Look At ‘Birdman’

By the end of this year’s Academy Awards, Birdman winning Best Picture wasn’t much of a surprise. Earlier in the ceremony, it had already picked up Oscars for Best Screenplay,…

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Cinematography: The Ultimate Guide (2022 Edition)
June 9, 2022 | Cinematography

Cinematography: The Ultimate Guide (2022 Edition)

From the rocket ship stuck on the moon’s surface in A Trip to the Moon (1902) to the epic and visceral world of the desert planet in Dune (2021), 120 years…

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Documentary Filmmaking

How To Write A Documentary Script Trending
September 18, 2014 | Documentary Filmmaking

How To Write A Documentary Script

Documentaries are fascinating and capture the brilliance of humanity when executed thoroughly. Every director and producer has his or her own routine of writing a documentary script, which can be…

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Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers
January 29, 2023 | Documentary Filmmaking

Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers

November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse…

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3D Animation & VFX

A Quick History of Animation Trending
February 26, 2015 | 3D Animation & VFX

A Quick History of Animation

The animation industry has grown to become an absolute behemoth in the world of cinema. As of the last reliable estimates, which surfaced around 2008, the industry was reported to…

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What Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio Can Teach Aspiring Visual Storytellers
February 17, 2023 | 3D Animation & VFX

What Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio Can Teach Aspiring Visual Storytellers

[WARNING: This article contains spoilers] Stop us if you’ve heard this one. During an argument, an old man accidentally throws his son in front of a truck. The truck strikes…

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Digital Editing

A Beginner’s Guide to Film Editing Terms Trending
May 7, 2022 | Digital Editing

A Beginner’s Guide to Film Editing Terms

It was Francis Ford Coppola who said, “The essence of cinema is editing.” If you’re an aspiring film editor, you know your craft matters — and you know it also…

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What is Adobe After Effects?
November 22, 2019 | Digital Editing

What is Adobe After Effects?

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a motion graphic designer, you’ll quickly find Adobe After Effects to be essential software. After Effects artists are split between motion…

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Broadcast Journalism

Top 12 Most Influential Journalists Of Today Trending
October 7, 2020 | Broadcast Journalism

Top 12 Most Influential Journalists Of Today

The basis of journalism as the fourth estate and a watchdog for corruption and injustice brings an unequivocal responsibility for journalists to be equally skilled and hard-working as they are…

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Top Multimedia Journalism Skills Every Reporter Needs
October 20, 2022 | Broadcast Journalism

Top Multimedia Journalism Skills Every Reporter Needs

Journalists pursue the truth and provide context to the information they are reporting.  In other words, they specialize in breaking down what information means and why it matters. However, in…

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Musical Theatre

10 Musical Theatre Jobs Essential For A Production Trending
May 15, 2015 | Industry Trends

10 Musical Theatre Jobs Essential For A Production

Let’s not sugarcoat it: it isn’t easy to break into the musical theatre industry, and nobody is going to hand you a leading role in a Broadway show on a…

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The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Pilot: Our Take on The Show’s Story Engine
February 15, 2023 | How To’s

The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Pilot: Our Take on The Show’s Story Engine

“To be clear, I didn’t move here for Josh, I just needed a change‘Cause to move here for Josh, now that’d be strangeBut don’t get me wrong, if he asks…

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Game Design

How to Make a Game Without Coding: 5 Game Engines That Don’t Require Programming Knowledge Trending
October 20, 2014 | Game Design

How to Make a Game Without Coding: 5 Game Engines That Don’t Require Programming Knowledge

It’s no secret that making a computer game usually requires a solid understanding of computer programming—they are “computer games,” after all. Unfortunately not all of us have a knack for programming,…

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February 10, 2023 | Game Design

The 5 Types Of Video Games Every Designer Should Know

In 1972, the world changed forever. That was the year Pong was introduced. Despite its simplistic graphics and gameplay, the tennis-themed game, produced by Atari, would go on to become…

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Virtual Reality

How to Get Started in Virtual Reality Development Trending
May 14, 2022 | Q&As

How to Get Started in Virtual Reality Development

Many of us are familiar with virtual reality development. Through simulation games like Second Life, users can choose and customize an avatar. Avatars can visit virtual environments and go on…

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Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) BFA Filmmaking Alum Ilya Rozhkov, Director of the Groundbreaking VR Film ‘Agent Emerson’
October 11, 2019 | Alum

Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) BFA Filmmaking Alum Ilya Rozhkov, Director of the Groundbreaking VR Film ‘Agent Emerson’

New York Film Academy (NYFA) BFA Filmmaking alum Ilya Rozhkov moved to Los Angeles from Russia to follow his passion. He always knew he wanted to direct films, and he’s…

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ESL

Free Resources to Improve Your English Language Skills Trending
September 24, 2016 | ESL

Free Resources to Improve Your English Language Skills

Looking to improve your English language skills? You’re not alone: according to TESOL, around 1.5 billion people are currently learning the English language around the world. You’re in good company!…

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Alum

From Grey’s Anatomy to Tomb Raider: 12 Essential Questions With Camilla Luddington That You Must Read Trending
June 18, 2014 | Acting

From Grey’s Anatomy to Tomb Raider: 12 Essential Questions With Camilla Luddington That You Must Read

NYFA: What is your personal background and what in your own history drew you to acting? Camilla Luddington: I grew up in the UK and starting training with the Italia…

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The Best Bill Hader Movies & TV Shows (Updated for 2023)
March 8, 2023 | Acting

The Best Bill Hader Movies & TV Shows (Updated for 2023)

If you were in the mood, you could endlessly debate whether the quality of Saturday Night Live in the 21st century was near the daring brilliance of the original Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time-Players…

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Film Festivals

Racial Inclusion – or the Lack Thereof – in Mainstream Media Trending
April 27, 2018 | Film Festivals

Racial Inclusion – or the Lack Thereof – in Mainstream Media

By Jennifer Betit Yen, President of Asian American Film Lab Inclusion and diversity have been trending in Hollywood, yet we are — or should I say we remain? — in…

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Q&A With New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking Student Kartik Venkatraman on His Film Festival Success and Upcoming Film ‘Tehravin’
July 16, 2020 | Film Festivals

Q&A With New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking Student Kartik Venkatraman on His Film Festival Success and Upcoming Film ‘Tehravin’

It was not too long ago when the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Filmmaking student Kartik Venkatraman decided to quit his day job in India and start a new career…

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Student Life

The Best Foreign Films to Watch Before You Study Abroad Trending
March 10, 2017 | Student Life

The Best Foreign Films to Watch Before You Study Abroad

As you prepare for study abroad with NYFA, no doubt there are a lot of items on your to-do list — but we’re here today to remind you of a…

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4 Tips To Create a Productive Study Space at Home
March 20, 2020 | Student Life

4 Tips To Create a Productive Study Space at Home

Everyone knows there are times when, for any number of reasons, you’ll have to study or work from your home as opposed to a communal space, office, library, or cafe….

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Teens & Kids Camps

8 Reasons to Go to Summer Camp Trending
June 7, 2019 | Teens & Kids Camps

8 Reasons to Go to Summer Camp

Thinking about going to a camp this summer? Whether it’s a filmmaking camp, acting camp, screenwriting camp, or any other kind of camp, there’s a slew of reasons why this…

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8 Summer Camp Packing Tips
June 14, 2019 | Teens & Kids Camps

8 Summer Camp Packing Tips

Even if you packed weeks in advance, the morning before you head off to summer camp can be a stressful one as you check all your pockets and bags and…

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