Academic Programs

Scholarship Opportunity with NCAC Film Contest
January 18, 2013

Scholarship Opportunity with NCAC Film Contest

New York Film Academy will be providing a workshop scholarship to the winner of the National Coalition Against Censorship YFEN film contest. Post your favorite video to your Twitter, Facebook,…

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Photo Chosen to Represent NYFA Photography
January 14, 2013

Photo Chosen to Represent NYFA Photography

Walking around the streets of New York, you may have noticed our new photography ad. Its intention was to capture one’s attention and indeed it has. In fact, it even…

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Finding Luck With ‘The Lucky One’
January 3, 2013

Finding Luck With ‘The Lucky One’

Filmmaker Bala Balakrishnan graduated from New York Film Academy in 2010. Shortly after graduation, he wrote, produced, and directed a short film called The Lucky One. It made the festival…

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Nollywood Star Gives Back
December 27, 2012

Nollywood Star Gives Back

After her successful debut as writer, director and producer of the award-winning film “Through the Glass,” A-List Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus, a graduate of the New York Film Academy film school, is working on a…

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Power of Introverts
December 19, 2012

Power of Introverts

Imagine a viral video taking off without the assistance of precious kittens or babies. Well, leave it up to a New York Film Academy graduate to accomplish that feat. 2011 Directing grad,…

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Encore Sessions at Le Baron Chinatown
December 13, 2012

Encore Sessions at Le Baron Chinatown

New York Film Academy instructor, Geoffray Barbier is directing a music concert series sponsored by Absolut Vodka. Shot in high definition, ENCORE! streams live music sessions featuring the very best at…

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Miguel Parga’s Blood Laws
December 7, 2012

Miguel Parga’s Blood Laws

Most, if not all of New York Film Academy‘s instructors are industry professionals outside of the classroom. Such is the case for Miguel Parga, whose first novel Blood Laws was just published…

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Dreaming of Life ‘In the Heights’
December 3, 2012

Dreaming of Life ‘In the Heights’

Actress and Associate Director of Admissions Celina Polanco recently returned from the second national tour of In the Heights. The musical is known for its acclaimed run on Broadway from…

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Vogue Photography Director Speaks at NYFA
November 28, 2012

Vogue Photography Director Speaks at NYFA

The New York Film Academy Photography School was honored to host a guest lecture by industry figure Ivan Shaw, long-time photography director at US Vogue magazine. Mr. Shaw shared the…

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