Student & Alumni Spotlights

Military Student Michael Valenzuela Overcomes the Odds
February 4, 2015

Military Student Michael Valenzuela Overcomes the Odds

As an extremely talented musician at a very young age, Michael Valenzuela learned to play over 20 instruments. Performing in diverse ensembles comprised of choir, musicals, marching, jazz, rock, folk and contemporary bands,…

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Music Video Students Visit Rolling Stone HQ
January 30, 2015

Music Video Students Visit Rolling Stone HQ

For many decades, Rolling Stone Magazine has been a leading force in music and entertainment culture. Its ability to catapult an artist’s career is quite remarkable. The same could be said…

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Producing Grad’s ‘Ten Thousand Saints’ Premieres at Sundance
January 29, 2015

Producing Grad’s ‘Ten Thousand Saints’ Premieres at Sundance

One of the most desired destinations for a filmmaker on the rise is The Sundance Film Festival in Utah. It’s a festival that has launched the career of so many filmmakers who…

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Producing Students Pitch to the Pro’s
January 28, 2015

Producing Students Pitch to the Pro’s

Last week, New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles Producing Department held our September, 2013 Advanced Producers Pitch Fest at The Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood. It was a lively and…

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Fairytales Come True for BFA Filmmaking Student
January 21, 2015

Fairytales Come True for BFA Filmmaking Student

They say fairytales can come true. Well, for Fi Dieter, fairytales are opening major doors for a bright future in the entertainment industry. The New York Film Academy BFA Filmmaking student,…

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NYFA Veteran Student Hired as Military Consultant for Shia LaBeouf
January 20, 2015

NYFA Veteran Student Hired as Military Consultant for Shia LaBeouf

You never know when or from whom your next opportunity will manifest. In such an arduous and competitive industry like filmmaking, it’s best to take advantage of every relationship and be…

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NYFA Grad Finalist for Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” Grand Prize
January 13, 2015

NYFA Grad Finalist for Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” Grand Prize

Do not underestimate the power of the craving for Doritos. At least the New York Film Academy isn’t. Of the ten finalists in the Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” contest,…

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NYFA Grad & Instructor’s Doritos Commercial Finalist to Air on Super Bowl
January 7, 2015

NYFA Grad & Instructor’s Doritos Commercial Finalist to Air on Super Bowl

With the NFL Playoffs in full swing, remaining teams are battling it out on the field for their dream of playing in the biggest sporting event of them all: the…

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Producing Grad Khalid Hasan Khan Making Waves in Pakistan with ‘Hotal’
January 6, 2015

Producing Grad Khalid Hasan Khan Making Waves in Pakistan with ‘Hotal’

Growing up in Pakistan on Hollywood films, TV and even cartoons, New York Film Academy Producing graduate Khalid Hasan Khan found his venture to NYFA Los Angeles’ film school inevitable. It was at…

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