International Women’s Day: Industry Leaders
Women around the world have been blazing the trails for equality. As New York Film Academy has previously reported, gender inequality is still an issue in the entertainment industry — yet, there is continual progress, and it’s largely thanks to the women already hard at work in the industry. In celebration of International Women’s Day, […]
Virtual Reality Evolution in 2017
Virtual Reality has made its presence known in the world of technology, and it’s building up to something big: a virtual reality evolution is in store in 2017. High image resolution systems like HTC’s Vive and Facebook’s Oculus Rift are pitted against more affordable systems such as Google’s Daydream and Samsung’s Gear VR. Vive and […]
Beyond Rule of Thirds: How to Master Photo Composition
The rule of thirds is one of the first rules taught in photography classes, a principle that helps photographers create well-balanced and interesting shots. We’re here to talk about the rule of thirds, when to use it, and when you can break it (yes, there are some instances when you can get away breaking the […]
NYFA Reviews the 2017 Directors Guild Awards (DGA)
The 69th annual Directors Guild of America Awards took place in Beverly Hills last Saturday, Feb. 4. This prestigious awards ceremony honors outstanding directorial achievement in feature films, documentary, and television shows. This year, many newcomers were nominated — such as Damien Chazelle and Steven Zaillan — along with nominees who were seasoned veterans of […]
NYFA Congratulates the 2017 Annie Award Winners
In the midst of awards season buzz and entertainment industry busyness, the animated entertainment industry gets a chance to shine every year during the Annie Awards. More than 30 categories of animated television and film entertainment grace the nominations ballot, begging to take home a coveted award. Read the full story on New York Film […]