Student & Alumni Spotlights

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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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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Timur Bekmambetov Talks Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and Vampire Hunting
December 3, 2012

Timur Bekmambetov Talks Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and Vampire Hunting

Director/producer Timur Bekmambetov, who has been called “the Russian Steven Spielberg,” recently visited students at New York Film Academy, following a screening of his film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Born…

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Landing a Role on Life of Pi
November 29, 2012

Landing a Role on Life of Pi

After a nationwide talent search of India, by Casting Director Avy Kaufman, Vibish Sivakumar scored an opportunity of a lifetime meeting Oscar winning director Ang Lee for a role in…

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Italy’s ‘Clio Make Up’ Shoots in New York
October 22, 2012

Italy’s ‘Clio Make Up’ Shoots in New York

Reality television has caught on all over the world and Italy is no different. One of its popular shows Clio Make Up on Discovery Italy recently finished shooting its second season. In…

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NYFA Alum Nominated for Latin Grammy!
October 2, 2012

NYFA Alum Nominated for Latin Grammy!

Congratulations to New York Film Academy graduate Alexis Morante for his Latin Grammy nomination! Since his graduation in 2010, he has worked on a dozen music videos, racking up over…

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From Hollywood to Bollywood
August 22, 2012

From Hollywood to Bollywood

Originally from Kolkata, India, Sharad Malhotra took an early interest in sports. He played soccer and cricket as a child. He went on to play professionally for the Cricket Association…

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