New York Film Academy Australia

This week, we had an absolute blast celebrating the incredible talent of our NYFA Australia Filmmaking students! ✨🎬From script to screen, they did it all—writing, directing, and editing their own films. It was an inspiring and fun-filled showcase of creativity and hard work, with each project proving these up-and-coming filmmakers are ones to watch!

Ready to turn Monday into a masterpiece! 🎥✨ explore your creativity this week and make every moment count!

We’re thrilled to bring you an inside look at the creative genius behind the Mortal Kombat () film franchise. NYFA Australia hosted an exclusive Q&A session with Simon McQuoid, the director who successfully reimagined the beloved video game series into a cinematic masterpiece.

Our students had the amazing opportunity to listen to Simon talk about his Vision and Inspiration, Behind the scenes stories, Creative Challenges and what the future of Mortal Kombat is.

To get a look into this exclusive interview tap the link in our bio to watch the full video! 👆

We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated production of “Hagar’s Hut,” brought to life by three remarkable alumni: Stephen Osborne, Jesse Seeley, and Luke Speech. This captivating thriller drama sees these talented alumni pooling their skills to create an unforgettable story. Written by Jesse, Directed by Stephen, with Luke serving as Director of Photography, the film showcases incredible local talent, led by Lincoln Lewis and Zarlia Chisholm.

But this is just the beginning! “Hagar’s Hut” is currently in production and is scheduled for completion by the end of August. This film showcases visionary collaboration in Australian cinema, and we’re thrilled to see alumni joining forces to craft something truly special.

Stay updated on the film’s progress by following the “Hagar’s Hut” Instagram page

Calling all aspiring filmmakers! Are you wanting to dive into the exciting world of filmmaking? Our brand new on-campus workshops are perfect for beginners looking to get hand-on training 🌟 From directing to screenwriting to editing, there’s a workshop waiting for you! 🎥 Don’t miss out on the fun – enrol today to start your film making journey! 💫Link in bio

🎬 We asked our students to share with us their favourite Aussie tv & films! 🇦🇺✨ Here are some of their recommendations:

“Australia”
“The Sapphires”
“Red Dog”
“Boy Swallows Universe”

🌟 Which one are you adding to your must-watch list?

Tap the link in bio ⤴️ for our latest List with a curated selection of films shot against the stunning backdrop of Australia.

🔗 “𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯: 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴”

with Sophie Olson () ✨ revisiting some of her favourite moments at . Sophie took the leap and dove into the world of filmmaking, meeting likeminded creatives all with same passion! 🎬🎭

Trying to squeeze in all the legends who’ve made buzz this year into one post is like trying to cram a blockbuster into a TikTok video! We’ve had awesome guest speakers, top-notch instructors, and our stellar alums rocking film festivals and snagging awards. ⁣Huge shoutout to everyone who’s been part of our community this year! ⁣⁣⁣
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🌟🎤 Immense gratitude to our Guest Speakers—Simon McQuoid, Waitiare Kaltenegger Icka & Scott Williams—for generously sharing their insights into their projects, enriching & inspiring our students with their valuable experiences.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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👨‍🏫🎬 We couldn’t do this without our incredible faculty & staff; special shout out to Josh Hale, Stuart Lumsden, Vic Kaspar & Patrick Ryan for working on major productions this year on the . ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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🏆🎉 Film Festivals and Awards have a big impact on the careers of our community; a few notable mentions for 2023: Teacher Victoria ‘Fi’ Hopkins Short Film 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝟻𝟽 shined at top international film festivals! Meanwhile, student Mariam Naqvi took the stage at the Gold Coast Film Festival, showcasing 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. And student Sehar Ijaz received the Excellence in Creative Arts Award at the 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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🎥✨ Our talented alums continued to shine across the industry in 2023: 𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘹, by Stephen Osborne, captivated audiences worldwide on streaming platforms & physical media, featuring a remarkable cast, including Jordan Abbey-Young, Madelyn Rictchie (Madyn Rae), Prem Sagar Krishnan & other outstanding alums! And kudos to our alums also involved in diverse projects such as Manon Lewis (𝘕𝘊𝘐𝘚: 𝘚𝘺𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘺; 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝟸); Leroy Button (𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦-𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘖𝘯𝘦; 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝟹); Hannah Smith (𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘰𝘳; 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘰𝘯); and Connor Barton (𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵).⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Cheers to an epic 2023! Excited to celebrate more wins with everyone in 2024. Here’s to an awesome year ahead!⁣⁣

🌟 Exciting news alert ⚠️ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐄𝗪 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬! 🎥✨ ⁣
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Available for aspiring storytellers, these scholarships offer support for our renowned and for Film programs whether you’re in Australia or abroad.⁣
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Seize the chance to join our Diploma or Advanced Diploma programs! Submit your monologue or creative portfolio by 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, and kick-start your journey. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity‼️⁣
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Films to Watch Before Going to Film School These must-see films to watch before going to film school showcase directorial excellence and innovative techniques. Read more here!

We are very excited to announce that New York Film Academy Australia Filmmaking Alum Stephen Osborne’s film Dome House Six has just been released globally! You can find Osborne’s film on Amazon, YouTube, Walmart and Best Buy.

Congratulations on Stephen and his team on such an incredible achievement! 🎬✨

Capturing magic one frame at a time! 🤩✨⭐️ Lights, Camera and Action!🎬🎥 for our Filmmaking students out at the amazing