Academic Programs

Marko Nabersnik’s Path to Success
June 13, 2012

Marko Nabersnik’s Path to Success

Director Marko Nabersnik attended an 8-week Film Workshop at New York Film Academy in 1996. His first film, Rooster’s Breakfast, won numerous national awards and became the biggest box office…

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The Art of Impact with James Lecesne
June 11, 2012

The Art of Impact with James Lecesne

James Lecesne is an Academy award winning filmmaker, teacher, and philanthropist. It’s been an exciting time for James with a Tony nomination for The Best Man and soon after that receiving…

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International Documentary Association Hires Rocio Mesa
May 31, 2012

International Documentary Association Hires Rocio Mesa

Sabine Sighicelli is the Chair of Documentary Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy, Universal Studios campus. A documentary writer, producer, director, and associate producer, she has worked in the…

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Pietro Schito on Cultivating Ideas
May 30, 2012

Pietro Schito on Cultivating Ideas

Oscar-nominated actress Emily Watson with Pietro Schito on the set of Little Boy “Ever since I learned what screenwriting was, I have always wanted to do that,” explains screenwriter Pietro…

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The Psychology of Learning Film
May 29, 2012

The Psychology of Learning Film

David Egozi was a college student visiting New York from his hometown of Miami, Florida. One weekend, he saw a magazine advertisement about a certain film school. As the son…

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Showing The World Your Truth
May 24, 2012

Showing The World Your Truth

Fito Pardo graduated from New York Film Academy in the late 90’s. Since then, he has gone on to direct short films and music videos, has worked as cinematographer on…

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From a Roman Garage to Successful Filmmaker
May 16, 2012

From a Roman Garage to Successful Filmmaker

Luigi Benvisto was born in Varese, Italy with dreams of filmmaking and New York City. After discovering his passion while shooting short films on his digital camera, Luigi moved to…

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Dreaming of an Electric City
May 14, 2012

Dreaming of an Electric City

New York Film Academy MFA Film graduate Nick DeRuve is in pre-production on his first feature film, Electric City. As Nick describes it, “[It] is a gritty drama about a thirteen-year-old who…

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Sal’s Guide to Being An Independent Producer
May 11, 2012

Sal’s Guide to Being An Independent Producer

Sal Irizarry is making a splash with his debut comedy feature film, Bert and Arnie’s Guide to Friendship. Sal met his producing partners, Jane Basina and Waj Arshad, while attending NYFA….

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