Digital Film Academy
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| Type | Film school |
|---|---|
| Established | 2001 |
| Founder | Patrick DiRenna |
Administrative staff | 20 |
| Students | 200 |
| Location | Manhattan, New York and Atlanta, Georgia |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
The Digital Film Academy (DFA) is a for-profit art and design college with locations in Manhattan, New York and Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2001.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]DFA was established in 2001 by filmmaker Patrick DiRenna in the historic Film Center Building in Manhattan. DiRenna was inspired by the evolution of digital cameras which he saw as a democratization of filmmaking.
Digital Film Academy offers 16-month associate degrees in digital filmmaking, as well as one-year-long (12-month) conservatory programs both open to beginner and advanced level students.[4][5] In April 2020, a new branch was opened in the downtown area of Atlanta, Georgia.[6]
As of 2018, the school has over 200 students every year which includes both American students and international students. (International students can apply for Curricular Practical Training, Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT, thus granting them up to 4 years of work authorization in the USA[7]). The school is also authorized to enroll veterans as students under the GI Bill. DFA was also named as Best Film School in NYC by Village Voice.[8]
Admission
[edit]Admission is rolling, with new programs opening three times a year in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
Curriculum
[edit]DFA offers both full-time and part-time programs. In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, in March 2020 the school switched to an online remote delivery method to prevent any interruption to the student learning experience.[9] The core classes include screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound recording, production management (see Unit production manager), pre-production, video editing, sound editing & design and applied post production.[10][11] The elective classes include After Effects (motion graphics and visual effects), Maya 3d animation, Web TV production, D.I.T. (Digital Imaging Technician), Documentary film, color correction, steadicam.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Chadwick Boseman, actor[12][13][14]
- Alex Felix Bendaña, Screenwriter of The Gateway distributed by Lionsgate whose script was included in the 2013 The Black List[15][16][17]
- Phuttiphong Aroonpheng, Director of Manta Ray (film), Venice Film Festival winner 2018[18][19][20]
- Brad Bailey, Student Oscar winner 2017 for documentary 'Hale' [21][22][23]
- Jamal Solomon, Director of Photography of movie 'Angelfish' starring Princess Nokia[24][25][26]
- Ranvir Shorey, Indian actor known for classic movies like Mithya(a Black Comedy), Titli and Sonchiriya.
References
[edit]- ^ "Digital Film Academy, New York USA | College and University Search". College and University Search. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "Top 8 Film Schools in New York City". Insider Monkey. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "Finanzen Net - Digital Film Academy NYC / Atlanta". Finanzen Net. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- ^ Lipinski, Jed (18 January 2012). "Keeping Film Dreams Intact While Building Sober Life". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "Digital Film Academy Launches Associate Degree in Media". Daily Herald, Suburban Chicago's News Source. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ "Digital Film Academy NYC / Atlanta Moves to Online Learning". ASK Market Watch. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ "Digital Film Academy - International Students". Digital Film Academy site. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ "Digital Film Academy, New York USA | College and University Search". College and University Search. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "Coronavirus and Digital Film Academy: Statement from Patrick DiRenna, School President". Digital Film Academy Blog. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
- ^ "Digital Film Academy (DFA), New York, New York State - StudyUnitedStates". www.studyunitedstates.eu. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "Digital Film Academy Review - Universities.com". www.universities.com. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman reflects on education at Howard, Oxford - Study International". Study International. 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "Hollywood's higher power". Insights Magazine. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "Behind The Black Panther: Film School Founder Recalls Early Days Of Chadwick Boseman". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "'The Gateway' With Frank Grillo, Olivia Munn, Taryn Manning & Shea Whigham Sells To North America, UK, Oz, Germany — Cannes Market". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
- ^ "It ain't about how hard you hit". Digital Film Academy Blog. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "The Gateway (2021) - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ "Phuttiphong Aroonpheng at IFFR". IFFR. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "Innovative Curatorial Projects". Lowave Artists. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "Film Review: Manta Ray". Variety. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "44th Annual Student Academy Awards". Documentary. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "DFA Graduate Wins Academy Award". Digital Film Academy Blog. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "Film School Founder Recalls Early Days [...]: Alumni like Brad Bailey win awards for documentaries like Hale". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ "Angelfish: Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ "Review: Angelfish". Variety. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ "Angelfish: Film Review". Remezcla. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
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External links
[edit]- For-profit universities and colleges in the United States
- Art schools in New York City
- Universities and colleges in New York City
- Universities and colleges in Manhattan
- 2001 establishments in New York City
- Private universities and colleges in New York (state)
- Film schools in New York (state)
- Private universities and colleges in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Art schools in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Film schools in the United States