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The premier visual & performing arts college offering hands-on intensive programs in filmmaking, acting, photography, animation & more. Tag us at #NYFA

NYC, LA, & all over the world
Joined October 2008
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🎤 #NYFA students worked on a scene w/Professors Cathy Giannone & Melissa Sullivan, rehearsing in class before filming on the #Universal backlot. In post-production they explored ADR. Lots of hands-on learning to create a scene! Explore NYFA programs at nyfa.edu
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🎬 Join NYFA for an OPEN HOUSE! 🗓️ Sat, 11/14/26 🕘 NYC - IN-PERSON: 9:30 AM – 2 PM EST 🕥 Los Angeles - ONLINE: 10:30 – 11:30 AM PST 🔗 bit.ly/NYFAoh Live Online Open House Youth Programs 🗓️ Sat, 11/21/26 🕑 2 - 3 PM EST 🔗 nyfa.my.salesforce-sites.com… RSVP Now!
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We’re proud to share that #NewYorkFilmAcademy has been named one of #TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools in the US for 2026! 🎬🏆 To our #NYFA community: this is a celebration of you and the work you bring to the screen! thewrap.com/creative-content… #TopFilmSchools #FilmSchoolAwards
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Happy Halloween from NYFA! 👻🎃 Wishing our NYFA community a fun and spooky Halloween! Whether you’re watching horror movies, dressing up, or celebrating with friends, we hope you have a great one. 🕷️🕸️ #NYFA #NewYorkFilmAcademy #HappyHalloween #Halloween2026
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NYFA celebrates the extraordinary career of Sir Patrick Stewart (1940-2026). 🎬 Best known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek & Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, Stewart leaves behind a legacy in film, television, & theater. 🕊️
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NYFA honors the career of Susan Saint James (1946-2026), whose memorable performances helped shape television across decades and genres. 📺 She was best known for her roles as Sally McMillan in McMillan & Wife & as Kate McArdle in Kate & Allie. 🕊️
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The scares aren’t over yet!😱 Part 2.2 of our NYFA Halloween watchlist is here! From creepy classics to spooky series, these picks feature even more NYFA alumni. 👻🎃 Which one are you watching first? 🕷️🕸️
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The scares aren’t over yet!😱 Part 2.1 of our NYFA Halloween watchlist is here! From creepy classics to spooky series, these picks feature even more NYFA alumni. 👻🎃 Which one are you watching first? 🕷️🕸️ #NYFA #NewYorkFilmAcademy #HalloweenWatchlist #HorrorMovies #FilmSchool
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From Alien: Romulus to Smile 2 to Superman & now The Cycle, #NYFAalum Trevor Newlin (2019 #NYFALA graduate) continues to build an impressive career in creature performance. 🎬 Want to learn more about Trevor’s work? 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=3ve3abxJ… #TrevorNewlin #TheCycle #Alien #NYFA
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Walter Koenig, Actor known for Star Trek, dies at 90. Koenig was best known for his iconic portrayal of Ensign Pavel Chekov in Star Trek. NYFA extends heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved him. May his memory live long and prosper. 🖖
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¡Viva La Música! Karaoke at #NYFA! 🎤 This month students enjoyed a night of music, karaoke, & community. See what #StudentLife at NYFA looks like beyond the classroom. Want to be part of the NYFA community? Explore our programs: nyfa.edu #VivaLaMusica #NYFALife
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We’ve rounded up horror films and spooky series featuring NYFA alumni and faculty. 🎃👻 Hit up this list for your next movie night & let us know in the comments: Which one are you watching first? 🕷️💀 #NYFA #NewYorkFilmAcademy #HalloweenWatchlist #HorrorMovies #SpookySeason
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Step inside #NYFA, explore our facilities, & meet the community! Attend NYFA's Next Open House! 🗓️ Saturday, November 14, 2026 ⏰ LA / Online: 10:30am PST | NY / In-Person: 9:30am EST 🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/NYFAoh #NewYorkFilmAcademy #FilmSchool #ActingSchool #OpenHouse
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NYFA sponsors high school student screenings at the New York Film Festival so students can experience festival films & hear directly from filmmakers. "Iron Boy" & "Bardi" were shown followed by in-person Q&As. At NYFA, learning goes beyond the classroom! nyfa.edu
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WANTED: A Few Good Oscar Contenders! 🏆 If any #NYFA community - alum, faculty, staff, or students - made a film that is currently qualified for the 2027 #Oscars, we want to know! 🎉 Comment or email us at [email protected] Thanks & keep reaching for the stars! 🌟 #AcademyAwards
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🍂 Fall is Sweater Weather! 🧥🍁 Stay warm and show your NYFA pride with 20% OFF hoodies all October at the NYFA Store! 🧡 Shop your favs & get cozy in NYFA style! 🛍️ store.nyfa.edu/ #NYFA #NYFAStore #SweaterWeather #HoodieSeason #FallStyle #NYFAPride #20OFF #PromoCode
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📅 What’s happening at NYFA this month? From campus events & creative activities to opportunities to connect with fellow students, there’s plenty to look forward to at our NYC and LA campuses for NYFA students! #NYFA #NewYorkFilmAcademy #NYFALife #StudentLife #NYC #LosAngeles
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Filmmaking is about bringing different skills together to tell one story. ✨ At NYFA, students get hands-on experience behind the scenes & learn what it takes to bring a production to life. Ready to find your place on set? Explore programs at #NYFA! 🎥 #FilmSchool #Filmmaking
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🎬 Turn your passion for film into a practical skill! Learn how to bring your stories together with NYFA’s 4-Week Digital Editing with DaVinci Resolve program! 🇮🇹 Florence, Italy 🗓️ Nov 9 - Dec 5, 2026 ✍️ Apply now! apps.nyfa.edu/short-term-wor… Select DIGITAL EDITING for Discipline
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Your future in film could start in Florence. 🇮🇹🎥 At NYFA Florence, aspiring storytellers can build skills, explore creativity, and grow as an artist. ✨ Ready to take the first step? Apply now! nyfa.edu/florence #NYFA #NYFAFlorence #FilmSchool #StudyAbroad #Italy
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