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How Film School Can Help Your YouTube Channel
December 29, 2017 | Filmmaking

How Film School Can Help Your YouTube Channel

Whether you are putting together a web series to showcase your comedic talents or nurture dreams of being the next beauty, gamer, or  film vlogger superstar, having filmmaking skills will…

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Star Wars Sequels 101: How Do “The Last Jedi” Filmmakers Build On “The Force Awakens?”
December 15, 2017 | Filmmaking

Star Wars Sequels 101: How Do “The Last Jedi” Filmmakers Build On “The Force Awakens?”

[NOTE: This isn’t spoiler heavy, but if you still haven’t seen “The Last Jedi” and you want to go in cold Porg-y, er… turkey, you should bookmark this for later….

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A Q&A With New York Film Academy Filmmaking Alum Jacob Hayek
December 15, 2017 | Filmmaking

A Q&A With New York Film Academy Filmmaking Alum Jacob Hayek

New York Film Academy Filmmaking alumnus Jacob Hayek decided to use his NYFA thesis project as an opportunity not only to tackle tough contemporary issues, but also as an opportunity to…

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September 15, 2017 | Filmmaking

69th Annual Emmy Awards Drama Nominees Worth Mentioning

“Veep” actress Anna Chlumsky, “S.W.A.T” actor Shemar Moore, and Television Academy CEO Hayma Washington announced the 2017 Emmy Awards nominees were announced at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre at the…

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Get Started With Storyboarding Software
July 7, 2017 | Filmmaking

Get Started With Storyboarding Software

There’s an old saying that goes, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” Well, there’s no such thing as totally free storyboarding software. However, there are several programs that…

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6 Unlikely Superhero Film Hits
June 9, 2017 | Filmmaking

6 Unlikely Superhero Film Hits

Superman was the first superhero to grace the silver screen back in the 1940s. Since then the Man of Steel has had many incarnations, as have Batman and Spiderman —…

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How to Get Into Film Festivals
June 2, 2017 | Filmmaking

How to Get Into Film Festivals

At the New York Film Academy, students in our filmmaking program learn from the best. Starting on day one through hands-on experience, students learn how to write, shoot, direct, and…

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Mother’s Day: 4 Different Mother Stereotypes in Film
May 12, 2017 | Filmmaking

Mother’s Day: 4 Different Mother Stereotypes in Film

With Mother’s Day around the corner (May 14 – don’t forget!), we find ourselves remembering some of the most famous mothers in film. Whether it is an independent film or…

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Movies to be Excited About Premiering at Cannes Film Festival 2017
May 12, 2017 | Filmmaking

Movies to be Excited About Premiering at Cannes Film Festival 2017

It’s that time of year again! On Wednesday, May 17th in the seaside town of Cannes, France, the renowned international film festival will kick off. The festival was created in…

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