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Shows That Ended in 2023 and Similar Content to Stream
December 13, 2023 | Filmmaking

Shows That Ended in 2023 and Similar Content to Stream

From Netflix to AppleTV, 2023 has been a golden era for television, marking an unparalleled convergence of innovation, creativity, and diversity in the world of entertainment. Streaming platforms, traditional networks,…

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Disney Feature Films: Exploring the Magic and Innovation
October 17, 2023 | Filmmaking

Disney Feature Films: Exploring the Magic and Innovation

Disney, a name synonymous with magic, wonder, and storytelling, has graced the world with a treasure trove of cinematic gems that have enchanted generations. Disney feature films like The Lion…

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14 Iconic Latinx Films and Television Shows
August 28, 2023 | Filmmaking

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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The Everything, Everywhere, All at Once Meaning and Themes
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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“MerPeople” to “The Little Mermaid”: Mermaids in Film, TV, and Media
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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Exploring The Work of Caribbean-American Filmmakers
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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The History of Drive-In Movie Theaters (and Where They Are Now)
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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Director Profile: Quentin Tarantino
May 24, 2023 | Filmmaking

Director Profile: Quentin Tarantino

Name: Quentin Jerome Tarantino Essential Films: Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), The Kill Bill Collection (2005), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Django Unchained (2012), Once Upon a Time…. in…

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NYFA Australia Alumni Find Success at the 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival
April 19, 2023 | Filmmaking

NYFA Australia Alumni Find Success at the 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival

The Blair Witch Project (1999), Donnie Darko (2001), and Little Miss Sunshine (2006) are all great independent films with something in common: they all premiered at film festivals. For filmmakers…

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