Student & Alumni Spotlights

NYFA Alumnus Matty Cardarople Showcases Latest Work in Netflix’s “Lemony Snicket”
February 15, 2017

NYFA Alumnus Matty Cardarople Showcases Latest Work in Netflix’s “Lemony Snicket”

On Feb. 8th, New York Film Academy alumnus Matty Cardarople came back to his roots to showcase his latest work in Netflix’s “Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events.” The popular…

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NYFA Acting for Film Alumnus Stars in “Life According to Saki” at 4th Street Theatre
February 14, 2017

NYFA Acting for Film Alumnus Stars in “Life According to Saki” at 4th Street Theatre

Tom Machell is an actor, writer and comedy performer originally from the UK who decided to attend the New York Film Academy’s Acting for Film program for the school’s hands-on approach. “There…

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NYFA BFA and MFA Photography Gallery at Famous Bergamot Station
February 14, 2017

NYFA BFA and MFA Photography Gallery at Famous Bergamot Station

The New York Film Academy BFA and MFA Photography Gallery show of graduating students was held at the famous Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, CA. The four MFA students and two…

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NYFA Student’s Film “Dr. Elevator” Selected to 32 Film Festivals
February 13, 2017

NYFA Student’s Film “Dr. Elevator” Selected to 32 Film Festivals

Born and raised in Bhopal, India, Kartikye Gupta always longed to entertain and inspire people’s lives. “I think, before going and making a film, film education is very essential, so when I…

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NYFA Student’s Documentary “Soul” Screening at Berlin International Film Festival
February 10, 2017

NYFA Student’s Documentary “Soul” Screening at Berlin International Film Festival

The Berlin International Film Festival is underway, and we’re thrilled to see New York Film Academy Los Angeles Fulbright student Pedro Peira is Executive Producer of the documentary film “Soul,”…

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Former NYFA Student Peyman Umay Earns Fashion Group International Rising Star Award
February 8, 2017

Former NYFA Student Peyman Umay Earns Fashion Group International Rising Star Award

The world of fashion gathered at Cipriani 42nd Steet for the Fashion Group International’s Rising Star awards, which included the Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg, who delivered the keynote address and some…

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Producing Couple Finds Love and Distribution From NYFA Thesis Film
February 6, 2017

Producing Couple Finds Love and Distribution From NYFA Thesis Film

With students coming from all areas of the world, it’s inevitable that a student will partner up with somebody from an entirely different culture than their own. It’s even possible…

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NYFA Alumnus David Epstein Lands Role in the Animated Feature Film “The Son of Bigfoot”
February 3, 2017

NYFA Alumnus David Epstein Lands Role in the Animated Feature Film “The Son of Bigfoot”

David Epstein came to the New York Film Academy from Vancouver to pursue his passion for acting in the heart of the film industry, Los Angeles. “Growing up, I was…

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NYFA Doc Grads Work on Ryan Gosling GQ Video
January 26, 2017

NYFA Doc Grads Work on Ryan Gosling GQ Video

With a record number of Academy Award nominations, “La La Land” is certainly the talk-of-the-town. Recently, GQ provided a behind the scenes with “La La Land” star Ryan Gosling at a…

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