Documentary Filmmaking

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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Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking Alum Mollie Moore
June 17, 2020 | Alum

Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking Alum Mollie Moore

While traveling all over the world working on multiple film sets, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking alum Mollie Moore knew she wanted to continue to tell stories through…

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Resources to Educate Yourself About Anti-Racism and Race
June 4, 2020 | Documentary Filmmaking

Resources to Educate Yourself About Anti-Racism and Race

Throughout history, playwrights, filmmakers, authors and other creatives have used their stories and art to confront systemic issues and racial inequality. In light of the continued nationwide and global support…

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7 Films To Watch During SAAM
March 31, 2020 | Documentary Filmmaking

7 Films To Watch During SAAM

Each April, we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. …

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Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking Alum Pedro Álvarez Gales
January 3, 2020 | Alum

Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking Alum Pedro Álvarez Gales

While working in post production for two presidential campaigns in his home country of Venezuela, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking alum Pedro Álvarez Gales realized that his true…

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5 Quick Techniques for Better On-Camera Interviews
October 18, 2019 | Documentary Filmmaking

5 Quick Techniques for Better On-Camera Interviews

On-camera interviews with subjects are often key parts of a documentary film. They go beyond just simply asking your interviewee one question after another, however. Here are 5 quick techniques…

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6 Environmental Documentaries to Watch on Earth Day
April 20, 2019 | Documentary Filmmaking

6 Environmental Documentaries to Watch on Earth Day

For nearly fifty years, Earth Day has been celebrated worldwide to demonstrate a commitment to environmental protection. Originally, environmental issues ranged from cleaning up air pollution and acid rain to…

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Oscars 2019: The Best Documentary Short Nominees
February 15, 2019 | Documentary Filmmaking

Oscars 2019: The Best Documentary Short Nominees

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, to be given out during ABC’s televised ceremony on Sunday, February 24. The Oscars…

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2019 Oscars: Best Documentary Feature Nominees
February 15, 2019 | Documentary Filmmaking

2019 Oscars: Best Documentary Feature Nominees

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, to be given out during ABC’s televised ceremony on Sunday, February 24. New…

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