Simon david hunter executive chairman waterloo studios. Study film from a transnational curriculum at nyuad. Statement of purpose the purpose of the new york film academy nyfa is to further a global understanding. How the new york film academy discovered gold in the. Participants from across the uae are exposed to the teachings and.
The new york film academy, abu dhabi offers short, concentrated workshops and additionally oneyear programs and twoyear associate degrees in film production, acting and finance. Music film by mohanah kotesh produced at the new york film academy, abu dhabi director mohanad kotesh producer mohanad kotesh. The dubai international film festival diff first launched in 2004 with 76 films and,000 attendees. Aug 31, 2009 this month, shorts, the first warner brothers film financed partly by abu dhabis feature film arm, opened in theaters in the united states. The overall aim of the summer school is to stimulate an understanding of the importance of indian ocean connectivities and eurasian exchanges in global history. Enquire for course details, fees and course duration. Come early september, the instituteknown for its handson approach to acting and filmwill launch its first full. Uae through your eyes, your world, your future filmed by.
Abu dhabi and nyu abu dhabi, is a threeweek program for emirati high school. The new york film academy airport road, abu dhabi film making institute. Acting for film accredited by national association of schools of art and design commission on. Abu dhabi links nyu abu dhabi film and new media majors to some of the largest and oldest film industries in the world, including india, egypt, and the vibrant film and new media cultures throughout the maghreb and the mashriq, iran, turkey, south and east asia, africa, and the gulf, as well as europe, east asia, southeast asia, and the americas. Abu dhabi hosts f1 race every year during the time of novemberdecember starting from 2009 onwards, at the yasmarina circuit, which. I am an undergraduate student at new york university abu dhabi, pursuing a double major in film and new media and social research and public policy. The emirate is host, among others, to following higher education institutions. Students taking new york film academy abu dhabi s oneyear filmmaking program have dedicated the past semester to their thesis film. This month, shorts, the first warner brothers film financed partly by abu dhabis feature film arm, opened in theaters in the united states. New york film academy, training centres, abu dhabi. Crime scene investigation and cold case and blockbusters top. Since 1992, the new york film academy has been offering the worlds most handson, intensive programs in filmmaking, acting, game design, 3d animation, screenwriting, producing, and many more.
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John sammon cofounder and executive producerdirector. The new york film academys new york campus producing department hosted their first ever virtual industry pitch fest on may 4, 2020. The new york film academy is opening a new set of doors to its student body. Several commentators have been skeptical about the ambitions of abu dhabis cultural policy. Music and byok family music series programmer 2008 12 film consultant 2008 12 communion. Why does the new york film academy get such a bad rap when. The forces that created the nyuabu dhabi alliance have spawned a series of similar prestige projects, from education city and the world cup in qatar to the louvre and guggenheim in abu dhabi. Sep 23, 2011 a ceremony was held at the mamoura auditorium last september 21 along with a debate on how to nurture talent in film making in the uae, with panelists from new york film academy abu dhabi, imagenation, abu dhabi media company, zayed university, british school al khubairat and the american community school.
The new york film academy, abu dhabi offers short, concentrated workshops and additionally oneyear programs and twoyear associate degrees in filmproduction, acting and finance. Attend an application workshop or information session. New york film academy, abu dhabi the new york film academy, abu dhabi offers short, concentrated workshops and additionally oneyear programs and twoyear associate degrees in filmproduction, acting and finance. For jerry sherlock, nothing compares to handson experiencethe thrill of moviemaking while holding the camera and playing with fire. All programs and workshops are solely owned and operated by the new york film academy australia and are not affiliated with village roadshow studios or. Abu dhabi classics things to do time out abu dhabi. The new york film academy abu dhabi is pleased to announce that one of its 8week filmmaking students, arkus, has had his script pink accepted into the oscar library, and the short arabic film he created from the script has already screened at more than 10. Abu dhabi links nyu abu dhabi film and new media majors to some of the largest and oldest film industries in the world, including india, egypt, and the vibrant film and new media cultures throughout the maghreb and the mashriq, iran, turkey, south and east asia, africa, and the gulf, as well as europe, east asia. New york film academy abu dhabi things to do time out. In 2010, john directed and produced abu dhabi adventure challenge a documentary adventure race series airing on osn and a 45minute documentary for american and panarab television audiences on the ultimate fighting championship ufc 112 in abu dhabi. I actively engage in advocacy, social work and photojournalism across four countries botswana, india, united arab emirates, and the united kingdom.
At the invitation of the abu dhabi authority of culture and heritage adach and its director general, h. It was originally located at the tribeca film center. The arab film studio young filmmakers workshop is a 3week program that enables. The new york film academy airport road, abu dhabi film. Contact details and course information for new york film academy abu dhabi. In 2010, he was appointed as the director of the new york film academy in abu dhabi, one of the governemnt authority projects, the best in abu dhabi winning award and one of the best film schools in the world according to film magazine variety. Her critically acclaimed film series, creatively speaking, featuring work by and about people and women of color, is now in its 17th year. Feb 18, 2012 a short film made for a competition held by new york film academy abu dhabi and the us embassy abu dhabi theme. Well, the new york film academy abu dhabi nyfaad might be a good place to start. The title sequence and the opening scenes of the film were filmed in abu dhabi. Executive body or owner, adach and new york film academy. Sep 30, 2009 with a new season of the abu dhabi classics upon us we find out why bringing orchestras to the city is only the start things to do, unlike most events in the city, which steadily rise to a crescendo over a few months before exploding in a frenzied forte of media coverage, the abu dhabi classics is in it for the long. As an extension to the us headquarters, nyfaad was set up in 2008 thanks to the late h. New york film academy council for higher education.
Abu dhabi is home to international and local private schools and universities, including governmentsponsored new york university, masdar institute of science and technology, new york institute of technology, higher colleges of technology, new york film academy, parissorbonne university abu dhabi and abu dhabi university. In wrong man, a series by academy awardnominated and emmy awardwinning filmmaker joe berlinger paradise lost trilogy, a team of esteemed experts including a renowned civil rights attorney, a. In fall 2012 the series will premiere at its new location, my image studios mist cinemas in harlem. Arab film studio young filmmakers workshop nyu abu dhabi. With a new season of the abu dhabi classics upon us we find out why bringing orchestras to the city is only the start things to do, unlike most events in the city, which steadily rise to a crescendo over a few months before exploding in a frenzied forte of media coverage, the abu dhabi classics is in it for the long.
Filming underway for englishlanguage comedy set in dubai. Deliver us from evil twofour54 home twofour54 abu dhabi. Mohamed khalaf al mazrouei, a man known for his love for film and the arts. Abu dhabis fund supporting arab filmmakers, today announced the recipients of its 2015 grants, including two emirati filmmakers view more. Distance learning at new york film academy means studying when its convenient for you. Online courses are an excellent option for busy students while online degree programs are popular with older students or those who work fulltime.
A ceremony was held at the mamoura auditorium last september 21 along with a debate on how to nurture talent in film making in the uae, with panelists from new york film academy abu dhabi, imagenation, abu dhabi media company, zayed university, british school al khubairat and the american community school. Hosted by jezlan moyet, one of the cohosts of the upcoming tv show. New york film academy nyfa is opening a branch in abu dhabi in february 2008. Mohamed khalaf al mazrouei, the new york film academy opened a branch campus in abu. Apr 03, 2015 in a recent interview in variety, vin diesel predicted that furious 7 would win the best picture oscar at next years academy awards. Salaries posted anonymously by new york film academy employees. Impress the judging panel and you could qualify for a talentbased discount for tuition at the nyfa abu dhabi campus and join worldwide alumni like shaquille oneal, imran khan and alfonoso riberio. A free inside look at new york film academy salary trends based on 172 salaries wages for 100 jobs at new york film academy. Prepare to succeed and lead in a truly global world. Filming underway for englishlanguage comedy set in dubai published july 2nd, 2015 07. Arab tv stars hit abu dhabi for international emmys the. Abu dhabi webinars 2020 abu dhabi conferences global. Short film produced at the new york film academys abu dhabi 2yr filmmaking program abu dhabi 2yr program 2010 for more information on the. Abu dhabi to establish branch of new york film academy news.
Go on a pearl dhow boat tour around the mangroves this valentines day. Due to the covid19 pandemic, new york institute of technology will celebrate the class of 2020 with two events. Nyfa abu dhabi also linked to the middle east international film festival meiff and the abu. The summer school will invite a total of 30 participants 20 from germany, and 10 from the nyu global network universities in new york, shanghai and abu dhabi. Mohamed ebraheem al mahmood, who is also the managing director of the company.
Students taking new york film academy abu dhabis oneyear. New york film academy s abu dhabi campus is located next to abu dhabi media company on al muroor street. Nyfa abu dhabi grads screen films at abu dhabi film festival 2014. The new york film academy abu dhabi is pleased to announce that one of its 8week filmmaking students, arkus, has had his script pink accepted into the oscar library, and the short arabic film he created from the script has already screened at more than 10 international short film festivals around the globe. New york university abu dhabi, parissorbonne university abu dhabi, insead, new york film academy. Youll have the flexibility to create your own schedule and select courses from any of nine colleges. So he founded the new york film academy in 1992 with the hope of offering all ranges of artists the opportunity to get quality instruction in the heart of the indie scene. China intercontinental communication center and abu dhabis image nation have come together to form a new longterm strategic partnership, which will include a new international film and tv programming fund and training opportunities. The new york film academy specializes in offering a wide range of visual and performing arts programs that includes film making, acting for film, 3d animation and visual effects, broadcast journalism, cinematography, digital editing, documentary filmmaking, game design, graphic design, illustration and many more. Your uptotheminute guide to whats happening in abu dhabi. Mza announces plans to streamline its initiatives that support the film and television industry. Abu dhabi is home to international and local private schools and universities, including governmentsponsored united arab emirates university in alain, new york university, new york institute of technology, higher colleges of technology, new york film academy, parissorbonne university abu dhabi and abu dhabi university in abu dhabi. New york university abu dhabi is a portal campus of new york university serving as a private liberal arts college, located in abu dhabi.
Abu dhabi media also owns and operates subsidiaries in film, outdoor broadcast, and printing. It is developing and educating the talent for the moving image industry and courses offered include film acting, photography, digital editing. The new york film academy was founded in 1992 by jerry sherlock, a former film, television and theatre producer. New york film academy preps new battery park campus. Student chioma precious adiele, 27, from nigeria, has just completed a fourweek course at new york film academy abu dhabi. Abu dhabi media maintains partnerships with a number of companies in the international media space. The nyuad institute collaborates with the adff on a film series each. May 15, 2018 in wrong man, a series by academy awardnominated and emmy awardwinning filmmaker joe berlinger paradise lost trilogy, a team of esteemed experts including a renowned civil rights attorney, a former prosecutor, a retired ncis investigator, and a member of detroits elite homicide task force reinvestigate the cases of three inmates. Research publications, presentations, newsletters, advisory statements, fact sheets, brochures and reports available on this site excluding publications for purchase and our databases can be copied and distributed, as long as you 1 do not modify or adapt the materials, 2 do not use the materials for commercial purposes, 3 provide appropriate attribution to chea, and 4 notify. How the new york film academy discovered gold in the developing world. The campus has its own edit suites and large lecture halls. Our program offers a variety of course options including three, six, and twelveweek sessions. Nicole kidman stars in a new film, but you wont have to go to theaters to see it. Abu dhabi is a modern city with broad boulevards, tall office and apartment buildings, and busy shops.
China and abu dhabi partnering to invest in the film industry. Media zone authority abu dhabi mza announced plans to streamline its initiatives that support the film and television industry in order to strengthen its contribution to the capitals gross domestic product. Have you seen the new plastic isolators in abu dhabi taxis. Mar 27, 2009 music film by mohanah kotesh produced at the new york film academy, abu dhabi director mohanad kotesh producer mohanad kotesh. New york university abu dhabi institute launches third year of public event series. From 18 september to 7 december, louvre abu dhabi will journey back in time to the parisian art scene of the first half of the 20th century. New york film academys inaugural virtual industry pitch fest. The chairman of the board of directors of adm is h. The new york film academy is considered the best handson film school in the world by many of todays top filmmakers. Youll get a pearl to take home with this ras al khaimah experience. New york film academy abu dhabi graduation ceremony. Abu dhabi is the capital and the second most populous city in the united arab emirates uae and also capital of the largest of the uaes seven member emirates.
The academy awardwinning actress plays a version of herself in a fiveminute short for etihad airways, titled. The film is directed by scott derrickson, known for horror films the exorcism of emily rose and sinister and produced by jerry bruckheimer producer of hit series such as csi. In the united states, they have been met with a wave of protests and critical press, which have largely focused on the complicity of euroamerican. The globetrotting pair recently visited the uae to film documentaries rocket boy and camel queen for abu dhabi tourism.
Sanad supports new voices in emirati filmmaking, from record submissions in 2015. All programs and workshops are solely owned and operated by the new york film academy australia and are not affiliated with village roadshow studios or warner bros movie world. Spec commercial directed by siham jouhari new york film. Short film produced at the new york film academys abu dhabi 2yr filmmaking program and directed by siham jouhari abu dhabi 2yr.