Filmmaking

TV Shows and Movies Based on Games
March 8, 2024 | Filmmaking

10 TV Shows and Movies Based on Games

Video games are an increasingly popular medium for telling compelling and immersive stories. Allowing players to personalize, interact, and directly influence stories and characters, video games immerse audiences in captivating…

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Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers
March 8, 2024 | Filmmaking

Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers

Native Americans have made countless contributions to our nation’s history of visual and performing art, especially in entertainment. However, in the history of Hollywood, Native Americans have often been stereotyped,…

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Must-Watch Movies From Black Filmmakers and Actors
March 7, 2024 | Filmmaking

Must-Watch Movies From Black Filmmakers and Actors

From Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing (1989) to Moonlight (2016), there are plenty of films for cinephiles to celebrate excellence from Black filmmakers and actors. There are stories of…

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Creative TV & Movie Adaptations Featuring NYFA Alum, Faculty, and Rising Stars
March 2, 2024 | Alumni

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

Remember back in the 1990s when Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillipe, and Reese Witherspoon starred in an adaptation of Pierre Coderlos de Laclos’ seminal French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses (Dangerous…

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NYFA Alum in The Best TV Shows of All Time
February 22, 2024 | Alumni

NYFA Alum in The Best TV Shows of All Time

While the “best TV shows of all time” vary based on personal preferences, cultural influences, and critical assessments, there are TV shows that frequently appear in discussions about iconic television….

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The Best New York Movies
February 20, 2024 | Filmmaking

The Best New York Movies

From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the historic neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, NYC provides an array of backdrops that can enhance storytelling and add depth to characters. The…

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NYFA Alumni and Faculty Collaborate on Film, TV, and Media
February 15, 2024 | Filmmaking

NYFA Alumni and Faculty Collaborate on Film, TV, and Media

The film, television, and entertainment industry have a long history of memorable partnerships, from the Coen brothers to Issa Rae and Tracy Oliver to The Daniels. Hit films, television shows,…

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jesse and celeste
February 14, 2024 | Filmmaking

Top Romantic Comedy Movies to Inspire Aspiring Filmmakers

From You’ve Got Mail to The Wedding Planner, for some, the romantic comedy genre has some of the best movies. For aspiring screenwriters, producers, and filmmakers, however, vital skills such…

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Popular TV Shows and Movies Filmed in Miami
February 14, 2024 | Filmmaking

Popular TV Shows and Movies Filmed in Miami

Attracted by its vibrant urban atmosphere and close-knit community ties, Miami has attracted artists, filmmakers, musicians, actors, and storytellers for decades. The city has a lively and diverse arts community,…

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