I am running a little behind fine-tuning the final cuts of last semester’s Cine Practicums and FOLLOW-UP is the first one I was able to finish. Great job to the cast and crew – I am very proud of this one!
It is not looking good for Corey during this routine visit to the doctor. This is going to be a hard hard pill to swallow. 🙂
Category: NYFA
A FRIENDLY TURN premieres at LA Shorts!
Congrats to all cast and crew!
A FRIENDLY TURN will premiere at LA Shorts International Film Festival. The film is included in Program #21 and will screen on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 10 pm at the Regal Cinemas LA LIVE!
Mark your calendar and join us for this fun occasion and watch some fun short films. Stay tuned for more info.
BLUNT in Italy
I am delighted that BLUNT is included in the Ultras Shorts “Gradisca” category of the 15th Amarcort Film Festival in Rimini. The festival is dedicated to Frederico Fellini and runs from November 22 – 27 and screens films in multiple venues across the beautiful ocean town of Rimini.
WHERE IS WALDO? Find out…
Check out the latest CINE Practicum I shot with Cinematography Students at NYFA.
Are you prepared for AFTERMATH
Here comes another short I shot with NYFA Cinematography students at Burbank Studios Stage 5. Next time no blood – I promise 🤞!
Thanks to all participants – this was a fun one.
ANTUMBRA on DUST
I am so honored that ANTUMBRA finally touched down on DUST.
The film went online today and is available for free. Download their app or add their channel on Roku, fireTV etc. Please visit their channel for more information on their programming and availability.
A big THANK YOU to the cast and crew for their great work. This is a major accomplishment.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Please enjoy this fun scene I shot with yet another great group of cinematography students at the New York Film Academy.
This is truly an anniversary as it marks the 20th practicum I’ve written and directed over the past years with Cine students at the New York Film Academy. Respect for all the hard work of the students and thank you to the NYFA Cinematography department for this unique approach to practical learning and preparing our students for the real world.
Boris
THE NEW GUY wins at Sunset
I am happy to announce that THE NEW GUY won Best Student Film at the Sunset Film Festival 2022.
So proud of all the Cinematography students at the New York Film Academy who work so hard making these practica a success.
All the best,
Boris Schaarschmidt
THE NEW GUY in LA
THE NEW GUY is part of the Sunset Festival that takes place on May 28&29. 
Our screening is on May 28th and starts at 5 pm at the Sherry Theater on 11052 Magnolia Blvd in North Hollywood.
So happy to be part of this year’s collection of great films.
Please visit their webpage for more info and I hope to see you there on Saturday.
Cheers,
Boris
THE JUST at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles
I am thrilled that our Cine Practicum THE JUST is nominated for an Al Malaikah Shriners Harold Award as part of the Los Angeles ShowBiz Shriners Film Festival.
The award event will be held in person on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at 1:30 pm at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It is also free of charge, simply register here and join us at this historic location that also hosted the Oscars for many years. 
See you there,
Boris