14 Iconic Latinx Films and Television Shows
“All the barriers that have stopped people before… and you went through them like they didn’t exist,” said Selena’s father Abraham in the film Selena. Abraham, played by Edward James…
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August 28, 2023 | Filmmaking
July 14, 2023 | 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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June 21, 2023 | Filmmaking
The Everything, Everywhere, All at Once Meaning and Themes
As a compelling art form, film, television, and media is always subject to interpretation. Audiences analyze everything from classic films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) to the latest…
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June 16, 2023 | Filmmaking
Beyond Juneteenth: Discovering the True Beauty of Black History Through Films & TV
Juneteenth is believed to be the oldest African-American holiday, and its recent federalization speaks to the significance of African American heritage in shaping American history. Even after the US officially…
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June 16, 2023 | Filmmaking
Celebrating Black Excellence in Sports and the Arts Through Film and TV
For students, extracurricular activities like football, marching band, and cheerleading can be incredible outlets and opportunities to learn and grow as individuals. This September, communities, and audiences can gather to…
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June 14, 2023 | 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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June 13, 2023 | Filmmaking
“MerPeople” to “The Little Mermaid”: Mermaids in Film, TV, and Media
Mermaids have long since fascinated storytellers, with the first mermaid appearing on film in 1904. This film, simply called The Mermaid, was just four minutes long and featured an unnamed…
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May 30, 2023 | Filmmaking
Exploring The Work of Caribbean-American Filmmakers
Caribbean Americans have made significant contributions to this country, as well as to the evolution of American culture. With films that range from Sweet Micky for President? (2015), Night Catches…
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May 27, 2023 | Filmmaking
The History of Drive-In Movie Theaters (and Where They Are Now)
Many people hear stories of their grandparents going to the drive-in theater for a Friday night hangout, but do you know the history of the classic movie experience? Though there…
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