Still unsure of your plans for the fall? 🤔
Choosing to go to college is a big decision - and if you're still weighing your options, there's still time. 🕤
NYFA's Fall 2026 Application Deadline has been extended to JULY 1, 2026!
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NYFA is still accepting applications for the Fall 2026 term for Bachelor's, Master's, and Associate's Degrees. 🎬 Pursue your creative and educational goals at NYFA and develop into a thriving storyteller! ✨
Application Deadline: JULY 1ST, 2026
Join us for NYFA's Youth Programs Live Virtual Open House session on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. 🎬✨
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Learn more about our youth programs (for ages 10 - 17), locations, application & enrollment processes, and much more.
You can also submit questions during the open house to be answered live. We look forward to having you join us! 🎉
Join us for our Online Open House on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST. 🎥
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You will have the opportunity to learn about:
• our programs
• admissions requirements
• financial aid and scholarships
for our graduate, undergraduate, conservatory, and adult short term workshops. 🎬
NYFA's admissions team will also be available to answer any questions that you have.
Huge congratulations to NYFA alum @curry.barker on the success of his new horror film, Obsession. 👏
At just 26 years old, Barker is already being recognized as one of horror’s most exciting new voices, recently profiled in The New Yorker for his stellar rise from online sketch comedy to breakout filmmaker, director, and writer.
Described as a genre-bending psychological horror story, Obsession follows a young man whose wish for his childhood crush to love him spirals into something deeply unsettling and terrifying. After premiering at TIFF, the film sparked major industry buzz and a record-breaking acquisition deal.
NYFA is proud to see Curry Barker bring his bold film vision to audiences while redefining modern horror storytelling. 🎬🔥
#NYFA #CurryBarker #Obsession #HorrorFilm #Filmmaking
🎙️ Hollywood VFX legend and NYFA instructor Craig Caton-Largent was recently featured on the Filmumentaries Podcast, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from some of cinema’s most iconic films, from puppeteering the raptors in Jurassic Park to caring for the original E.T. puppet and helping found Digital Domain.
With over 40 years in the industry and credits on more than 100 films, Craig discusses the evolution of VFX, practical effects vs. CGI, and how emerging AI tools are reshaping filmmaking for the next generation of storytellers. 🎬✨
Search "Filmumentaries Podcast" to listen to Episode 149 with Craig Caton-Largent!
#NYFA #VisualEffects #VFX #Filmmaking #JurassicPark #ET #DigitalDomain
🎥 Join the first FREE documentary workshop on May 23: How to Plan Your Film. Registration: LINK IN BIO
🎬 This free workshop series covering everything from planning and shooting to editing your film is part of the 22nd annual Youth Free Expression Film Contest, presented by the National Coalition Against Censorship, with support from NYFA.
🎬 2026 Theme: Documenting Our Deomcracy
📅 Submission deadline: September 9, 2026
💡 Open to all students ages 14-19
🏆 Cash prizes + NYFA scholarship opportunity
🎥 No experience or fancy gear needed
💻 Free workshops to help you plan, shoot, and edit your film
What is film editing? 🎬 How does editing impact the story and soul of your film? 🔥
Editing is where the vibes, pacing, emotions, and storytelling all come together. A single cut can make a scene funnier, more dramatic, more intense, unforgettable, or completely change how the audience feels.
Editing is your final chance to rewrite and refine your film. At #NYFA, students learn the importance, artistry, and hands-on technical skills of film editing. What story will you tell in the edit room?
#FilmEditing #Filmmaking #VideoEditing #PostProduction #FilmSchool #Storytelling #Editing
Step into the future of filmmaking this summer 🤖🎥
The NYFA 1-Week AI Filmmaking for Teens (14–17) teaches you to tell bold stories using cutting-edge AI tools and real filmmaking techniques.
In just one week, students will:
✨ Write, direct, and edit their own short film
✨ Explore AI tools for visual storytelling and idea generation
✨ Learn camera, lighting, and editing fundamentals
✨ Work hands-on with industry equipment and software
✨ Be guided by professional filmmakers and AI experts
By the end of the program, you won’t just learn filmmaking, you’ll create your own film from concept to completion.
📍 Los Angeles
📅 July 19-25, 2026 Summer Session
🕤 9:30am-5pm, M-F with 1 hour lunch break
🎟️ Spots are limited. Start your filmmaking journey today.
👉 Learn more + apply now!
#NYFA #Filmmaking #AIFilm #TeenFilmmakers #FilmCamp #SummerCamp
🎬 Your voice. Your story. Your film.
The 22nd annual Youth Free Expression Film Contest, presented by the National Coalition Against Censorship, with support from NYFA, is now open!
This year’s theme, Documenting Our Democracy, invites young filmmakers to explore what does “democracy” look like in your world? In your school, your community, your life? It’s your story to tell.
🎥 No experience? No problem.
Join our FREE documentary workshop series covering everything from planning and shooting to editing your film.
💡 Open to all students ages 14-19
🏆 Cash prizes + NYFA scholarship opportunity
🎥 No experience or fancy gear needed
💻 Free workshops to help you plan, shoot, and edit your film
📅 Submission deadline: September 9, 2026
Ready to tell your story? Learn more and get started today.
Caps off and congratulations to the next generation of storytellers! 🎓🎬
New York Film Academy celebrated graduation in Los Angeles, honoring the hard work, creativity, and accomplishments of our #NYFA graduates. 🎓🎉
Guest speaker NYFA alum and actor,
@trevor_newlin , shared insight and encouragement with graduates as they step into the industry and begin shaping the future of film, media, and storytelling.
Congratulations to our graduates. We can’t wait to see you soar!
#NYFA #Graduation #LosAngeles #ClassOf2026 #Filmmakers #Actors #Storytellers
Happy Star Wars Day!!! 🌟 May the 4th be with you! ✨
From groundbreaking visual effects to unforgettable cinematic moments, #StarWars has inspired generations of storytellers. It has redefined filmmaking, blending imagination, technology, and storytelling in ways that continue to inspire artists to push the limits of what’s possible on screen. 🎥
At New York Film Academy, we celebrate all the creators who have contributed to the magic and legacy of Star Wars, including many of our own faculty and alumni!
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… a spark was lit ✨ and it continues to inspire generations of storytellers and future filmmakers. 🚀
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay #NYFA #Filmmaking #Storytellers #FutureFilmmakers
👕 Fresh fits for film lovers 🎬
From May 1–31, enjoy 20% off select t-shirts at the NYFA Store. Rep your passion for storytelling in style on set, on campus, or wherever you create.
🗓️ May 1–31
🛍️ Select styles only
Don’t miss out! Shop your favs while they last.
store.nyfa.edu
