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THE BEST FEMALE DIRECTORS: CELEBRATING TRAILBLAZING FILMS & TV SHOWS
March 13, 2023 | Filmmaking

The Best Female Directors: Celebrating Trailblazing Films & TV Shows

From independent filmmakers like Lulu Wang and Chinonye Chukwu to iconic feature film directors like Gina Prince-Bythewood and Jane Campion, women are pioneers and innovators in the film, television, and…

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the blackening trailer
March 1, 2023 | Alum

NYFA Alum Tracy Oliver’s ‘The Blackening’ Trailer Released

If the Black character always dies first in a horror movie, what happens when all of the characters are Black? It’s a question that NYFA Alum Tracy Oliver poses with…

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the best movies about time travel
February 2, 2023 | Filmmaking

The Best Movies About Time Travel

When it comes to the best movies about time travel and time warps, everyone immediately thinks of the iconic 1993 film Groundhog Day. From the cute little groundhog to watching…

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Movies, Television Shows, and Plays
January 29, 2023 | Filmmaking

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Movies, Television Shows, and Plays

This January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reflect on his legacy of fighting for freedom, civil rights, and social justice. “MLK was the conscience of America and…

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The Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Year
January 29, 2023 | Filmmaking

The Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Year

Tis the season to stream!  Cinephiles flock to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime to watch their favorite flicks through the holidays and new year. We love…

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chord overstreet and lindsay lohan
January 29, 2023 | Filmmaking

8 Streaming Holiday Movies for That Warm Fuzzy Feeling

Ah, the holidays! Many a childhood home will be descended upon by adult children and extended family, and many will find themselves cozied up to the TV (or computer screen)…

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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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The Best Thanksgiving, Food, and Family Movies to Watch in November
October 15, 2022 | Filmmaking

The Best Thanksgiving, Food, and Family Movies to Watch in November

For many, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to gather with friends and loved ones and be thankful for what we have — and of course, to enjoy delicious food! While spending…

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Bros: A Celebration of Talent
July 7, 2022 | Filmmaking

Bros: A Celebration of Talent

One of the biggest discussions in modern discourse is representation on the big screen. Who we see being included in the stories we tell and how we treat them, fictional…

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