Is Film School Worth It?
If you are pursuing a career in filmmaking one of the most difficult questions to answer is if film school is worth it? Many young filmmakers find difficulty in weighing…
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July 28, 2009
Film School Graduate Omowale Akintunde Feature Film "Wigger" Exposes Serious Race Problem
America may have a black president, but the arrest last week of Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. proves the country still has a serious race problem. That is…
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July 21, 2009
The History of Our Film School
The history of film schools began less then 40 years ago. The history of our film school is much more recent and vastly different. While film schools started popping up…
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June 25, 2009
Film School Student Amleset Muchie Films President Girma Wolde-Giorgis Documentary
The 2006 Miss Ethiopia Amleset Muchie currently studying film making at New York Film Academy is making a documentary on the life of President Girma Wolde-Giorgis. The one-hour long documentary…
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June 18, 2009
The 5 Stages of Blocking a Scene
By Peter D. Marshall – When a first time Director steps on a set, blocking a scene can be one of the most frustrating and terrifying parts of their job….
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June 4, 2009
The 27 Best Websites For Filmmakers
There are thousands of websites out there for filmmakers. Some of them are a waste of your time, others offer awesome services and resources. So we asked our film school…
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May 22, 2009
Enrolling in Acting or Film School is as Easy as 1, 2, 3
Hello. As an New York Film Academy (NYFA) admissions counselor I speak to people from allover the world, who want to learn about film-making, acting, broadcast journalism, 3D animation and…
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May 11, 2009
Miss Teen USA Stevi Perry Graduates From Acting School
Congratulations to one of New York Film Academy’s newest Acting School graduates Stevi Perry! Winner of Miss Teen USA 2008, Stevi Perry received a two-year scholarship from the New York…
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May 8, 2009
Film School Advice From Admission Advisor Tami Alexander
As an admissions counselor I am most frequently asked, “What program will make me the best filmmaker and get me into the industry as soon as possible.” This is a…
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