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๐ฅ Join the third FREE documentary workshop on June 27: How to EDIT Your Film. Register at: https://t.co/l4PsR1rs1v
22nd Annual Youth Free Expression Film Contest
๐ฌ 2026 Theme: Documenting Our Democracy
๐ Submission deadline: September 9, 2026
๐ก Open to all students ages 14-19
๐ฌ What does it take to succeed as a screenwriter?
In a recent Film Courage interview, NYFA Screenwriting faculty member Matt Harry shares insights on persistence, storytelling, and navigating the film industry as a working writer.
https://t.co/xCI9ti6940
Join Us this Saturday, June 20th for a NYFA Online Teens & Kids Summer Camps Open House from 2-3pm ET! ๐ฅโจ
https://t.co/M7JveZMxwj
Learn more about NYFA's Youth Programs for Teens (aged 14-17) & Kids (aged 10-13), areas of study, campuses, and application & enrollment processes.
Summer is prime time for scary movies! ๐ฌ๐ฑ With the recent hype around Obsession & Backrooms, we're re-sharing the amazing horror films and tv shows from NYFA faculty & staff, from Saw to American Horror Story to Candyman to Friday the 13th & more! ๐ป
https://t.co/mo5yZC9Mbf
NYFA was proud to march alongside our community & celebrate Pride in full force. We were joined by our Performance Troupes: Dance, Glee & Improv, bringing energy, creativity & heart. Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported & made this such a meaningful Pride experience๐โจ
Join Us June 20th for a NYFA Online Teens & Kids Summer Camps Open House from 2-3pm ET! ๐ฅโจ
https://t.co/M7JveZLZGL
Learn more about NYFA's Youth Programs for Teens (aged 14-17) & Kids (aged 10-13).
SIGN UP TODAY!
We're proud to celebrate NYFA community involved in the Tony Awards!
๐ Faculty James T. Lane & Alum Jeff Sullivan, who both play Billy Flynn in Chicago, performed with P!nk
๐ Alum Pierre Marais performed in The Lost Boys number & is the David understudy
https://t.co/nRUjeTwsXG
We're proud to share that New York Film Academy has been named an official partner in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 2026โ2027 prestigious Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting program, supporting emerging screenwriters. ๐ฌโ๏ธ
https://t.co/S4PbUsl0XB
Join Us for a NYFA Online Open House! ๐ฌ
๐๏ธ JUNE 13, 2026
๐ 1-1:30 pm EST, Online
REGISTER TODAY! โจ
https://t.co/sI7SkeVmBp
We'll Cover Our Programs, Admissions Requirements
Financial Aid and Scholarships, International Student Process and more!
Creative careers matter. ๐ฅ๐ญ
NYFA voices on new federal funding guidelines were featured in NY Times & Hyperallergic, emphasizing the importance of protecting access to creative education & careers in the arts.
https://t.co/NrcALBhaO1
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๐ฌ Our film festival partner NewFilmmakers LA recently visited NYFA Florence where they connected with Diana Santi, NYFAโs Campus Director in Florence, Italy. They explored the vibrant international creative community that makes the campus a unique place to learn & create. ๐ฎ๐นโจ
๐ฌ Applications are now OPEN!
Ashes To Films provides free filmmaking workshops to help teen filmmakers create their films, in partnership with NYFA. ๐ฅ
For teens ages 14โ18, impacted by the 2025 LA Wildfires.
https://t.co/n5w6v6uUpI
#CreativeRecovery#AshesToFilms#NYFA
๐ฌ Ready to film your story? Join the JUNE 6 โHow to Shoot Your Filmโ FREE workshop through NCACโs Youth Free Expression Film Contest!
๐ June 6, 2026
โฐ 3:00-4:30 PM EST
๐ Virtual Workshop
๐ฅ Fundamentals of filming, audio, & lighting
Register at: https://t.co/yrh7AI02pr
๐งข Hats off to great deals!
Get 20% OFF all hats at the NYFA Store in June! ๐ฌ
Rep #NYFA on set, in class, or around the city with your fav NYFA cap!
๐ Offer valid through June 30, 2026
๐๏ธ Donโt miss out! Stock up while supplies last!
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#FilmSchoolStyle
Thank you to all who joined NYFA Student Networking Night at NYFA Los Angeles!โจ
A special thank you to Pierce College and Make-Up Designory (MUD) for joining us & making the evening even more inspiring.
Hereโs to new connections, future collaborations, & creative community!๐
NYFA represented at opening night of the @FilmYellowstone International Film Festival.๐ฅ NYFA India Head Suniti Ghoshal & Anne Moore NYFA LA, Chair of Performing Arts Dept sparkled on the red carpet at YIFF, founded by award-winning filmmaker #NYFAalum, Tushar Tyagi @tt_twitting
We were thrilled to have NYFA alumni Kellen Gibbs, Jordan Knapp, KaโPrise Colvin & Luke Sweeney back to campus for a screening & Q&A of their award-winning feature film The Novel ๐ฌโจ
๐ Winner of Best Picture at NoHo CineFest.
Thank you for inspiring the NYFA community! ๐๐ฅ
๐ฌ Huge congrats to NYFA alumni films at the 2026 American Black Film Festival in Miami
๐ถ Voices: NYFA alums Deantรฉ Gray & Sam Buckner III
๐ฅ A Story About You: NYFA alums Joseph E. Austin II & Jeremy Harris
Screenings on Friday May 29 at 1:55 & 2:30pm
https://t.co/Xarh9Kox14
On #MemorialDay, New York Film Academy recognizes the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our fallen heroes, as well as the veterans and military families whose strength continues to inspire us every day.
Thank you for your service. We remember and honor you. โค๏ธ #Veterans#NYFA
๐ฌ Your voice. Your story. Your film.
The first FREE documentary workshop is tomorrow, May 23, 3-4:30PM ET, How to Plan Your Film. Register at: https://t.co/yrh7AHZuzT
This free workshop series is part of the 22nd annual Youth Free Expression Film Contest presented by NCAC. ๐ฅ