Faculty Highlights

The Best Sports Movies Every Storyteller Should Watch
April 29, 2024 | Faculty Highlights

The Best Sports Movies Every Storyteller Should Watch

The best films know how to balance captivating cinematography, memorable characters, and an enthralling plot into a dynamic story. Many filmmakers have found that balance in sports films, creating narratives…

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Autism in Movies and TV Shows: What to Know Before Watching
April 25, 2024 | Faculty Highlights

Autism in Movies and TV Shows: What to Know Before Watching

For audiences seeking better representation of autism in film, diversity initiatives have finally arrived in Hollywood. Historically, award-winning films like Rain Man (1988) and Temple Grandin (2010) introduced autism spectrum…

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Best Animated Feature: The Anatomy of Award-Winning Work
March 12, 2024 | Faculty Highlights

Best Animated Feature: The Anatomy of Award-Winning Work

Animation is a vital storytelling medium woven across centuries of human creativity and innovation. Its roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations where early forms of animation, such as…

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NYFA 2023 Highlights Infographic
January 5, 2024 | Alumni

NYFA 2023 Highlights Infographic

As the final moments of 2023 slip away, and we welcome a fresh year, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on our accomplishments. The New York Film Academy (NYFA) alums,…

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Q&A with NYFA Instructor and ‘Batwoman’ Writer Jerry Shandy
May 31, 2023 | Faculty Highlights

Q&A with NYFA Instructor and ‘Batwoman’ Writer Jerry Shandy

The instructors at the New York Film Academy are extremely talented people, from editing Oscar-winning documentaries to winning BAFTAs in Cinematography. We were very lucky to sit down with Jerry…

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