Category Archives: Film

“Othello” original scene by Sam Witt, Meredith Janay, and Stella Gilbert ’22

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Flannery James

Post by Stella Gilbert ’22. In Mr. Reed’s IB English HL class, students had free rein to take on any creative project in response to Shakespeare’s Othello. Seniors Samantha Witt, Meredith Janay, and Stella Gilbert decided to collaborate to create … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Theater, Writing | Tagged 2022, IB, Meredith Janay, Othello, Samantha Witt, Stella Gilbert, theater | Comments Off

Alum Interview: Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Flannery James

Interview by Navyaa Jain ’23. I recently got the opportunity to speak with alumnus Bailey Galvin-Scott, from NA’s class of 2014. Galvin-Scott is a professional filmmaker and photographer who specializes in operating drone technology. His work, including photographs, short films, … Continue reading →

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WAM Montage 2021

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Flannery James

For the second year in a row, the showing of the annual WAM montage was delayed by snow storms and the pandemic—but it’s finally here! Navyaa Jain ’23 once again edited this beautiful video highlighting the art, writing, music, and … Continue reading →

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Dance by Molly Lindstrom ’21 & Kayla Cohen ’21

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Flannery James

During the summer between graduation and leaving for college, dancers Molly Lindstrom ’21 and Kayla Cohen ’21 choreographed this beautiful performance to the song “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish. Molly appeared in the video, while Kayla filmed and edited.

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WAM Montage 2020

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Flannery James

After various delays due to snow storms and the pandemic, the annual WAM montage is finally here! Navyaa Jain ’23 edited this beautiful video highlighting the visual art, writing, music, and more that Newark Academy students, faculty members, and alumni … Continue reading →

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She Kills Monsters — Fall Drama 2020

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Flannery James

Working within COVID restrictions over the past few months, the NA theater department has put together a virtual production of “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms” by Qui Nguyen. This drama-comedy follows the story of high school senior Agnes after she … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Theater, Visual Art | Tagged covid19, Fall Drama, Joey Yow, Rachel Shapiro Cooper, She Kills Monsters, Silvy Zhou, Wyatt Shiff | Comments Off

2018 WAM Retrospective

Posted on December 21, 2018 by tjames

Enjoy this sampling of writing, art and music posts from 2018, curated by WAM interns Alison Bader ’20, Stella Gilbert ’22 and Silvy Zhou ’21 and edited by Silvy. We hope it will inspire you to share your own creative … Continue reading →

Posted in Film | Tagged #NewarkAcademyArts, Alexis Romay, Alison Bader, Ava Sharahy, Bailey Galvin-Scott, Brendan James, Felipe Ledezma, LumeNAtion, Max Whitmore, Newark Academy Arts, Newark Academy Choral, Newark Academy Creative Writing, Newark Academy June Term, Raku Pottery, Reyther Ortega, Sammi Powell, Silvy Zhou, Spencer Wang, Stella Gilbert, Steve Fiddleboy Miller, Victoria Justice Promposal, Viraj Lal | Comments Off

Promposal Earns Surprise Visit from Victoria Justice

Posted on December 18, 2018 by tjames

In this throwback post, alums Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14 and Brendan James ’14 filmed a promposal by classmate Max Whitmore ’14 to actress/singer Victoria Justice. The two filmmakers then followed up with an on-the-spot, real-time documentary of her surprise visit to … Continue reading →

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“The End of Summer,” by James Worrell

Posted on September 3, 2018 by tjames

“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” – Shakespeare Stop motion video shot and edited by James Worrell. Music : Coumba by Orchestra Baobab off the album Pirate’s Choice Newark Academy’s Photography and Digital Media teacher, James Worrell, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Film | Tagged @OrchestraBaobab, Coumba, Digital Media, Go Studios, GoStudios, James Worrell, Newark Academy Photography, Orchestra Baobab, Photography, Pirates Choice, Stop Motion Video, University of Iowa School of Art | Comments Off

“Miguelina” film by Reyther Ortega

Posted on February 27, 2018 by tjames

Miguelina A film by Language Department Faculty Reyther Ortega Venezuela, 2003, 14 min. 35 mm “When you grow up in Latin America, magical realism is part of your daily life. You read it in school, of course, but a ghost … Continue reading →

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WAM Montage

Posted on November 15, 2017 by tjames

Newark Academy’s Writing, Art & Music blog, affectionately known as WAM, is a place for students, alumni, teachers, staff and visiting artists to share creative work with the goal of supporting and encouraging artistic pursuits, large and small. We feature … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Fiction, Film, Music, Photography, Poetry, Theater, Visual Art, Writing | Tagged Chameleon Jazz, Newark Academy Arts, Newark Academy Concert Choir, Newark Academy Creative Writing, Newark Academy Film, Newark Academy IB Art, Newark Academy Jazz, Newark Academy Orchestra, Newark Academy Theater | Comments Off

“Walrus” short film by Brendan James

Posted on May 10, 2017 by tjames

This 3-minute film by alumnus Brendan James ’14 was filmed for a class he took at Colorado College where he is a Film & New Media Studies major. Enjoy!

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Concert Choir Participates in “A Voice 4 Peace”

Posted on October 19, 2016 by tjames

A Voice 4 Peace “Newark Academy’s Concert Choir participated in the #AVoice4Peace global initiative to connect choirs from around the world to sing ‘Ukuthula,’ a South African peace hymn for the 2016 United Nations International Day of Peace. We are … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Music | Tagged AVoice4Peace, Bud Simpson, Internataionl Day of Peace 2016, Kevin Fenton, Newark Academy Concert Choir, students, Ukuthala, Viraj Lal | Comments Off

“Waste” a 16mm Film Exploration by Greta Skagerlind ’14

Posted on April 30, 2016 by tjames

This 90 second film was created by alumnus Greta Skagerlind ’14 as the final project for her Film Explorations Winter Session course at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she is a sophomore. Shot on a 16mm Bolex camera … Continue reading →

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“Fracture” a film by Brendan James ’14, starring Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14 & David Yaroshevsky ’14

Posted on April 2, 2016 by tjames

The following short film, written, directed, filmed and edited by Brendan James ’14 and starring Bailey Galvin-Scott ’14 and David Yaroshevsky ’14 has an all-star crew of NA students and alumni, including Aiden Fox ’16, Erin Garinger ’14, Flannery James … Continue reading →

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Blues Lyrics and Video Performance by Steve Miller

Posted on March 5, 2016 by tjames

Steve Miller of the NA Maintenance Department asks readers to bear in mind that lyrics are meant to be experienced in a performance, not read from a page. In the same way that a stage performance might be riveting in … Continue reading →

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Green Committee Film by Aidan Fox ’16 & Matt Thekkethala ’15

Posted on January 23, 2016 by tjames

This video, created by Aidan Fox ’16 and Matt Thekkethala ‘15 and shown at Morning Meeting on April 20, 2015, pins Matt against the principal of Kushner Academy, (played by Aditya Srivatsan ’15), and his own inimitable psyche.

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“Behind the Counter” Kitchen Staff Documentary by Cohen ’16, Fox ’16, Merritt ’17 & Persing ’15

Posted on April 22, 2015 by tjames

As part of the 2014 Documentary Filmmaking June Term, Mr. Milani asked students to develop an idea for a story and then bring it to life through the filmmaking production process. Jason Cohen ’16, Aidan Fox ’16 (director), Isaiah Merritt … Continue reading →

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Learn how to “Dance the Michael” from Artist-in-Residence Jonathan Lee

Posted on February 26, 2015 by tjames

In Spring 2015 NA had the fortune of hosting artist-in-residence Jonathan Lee. An Alvin Ailey dance instructor, Lee has worked with various recording artists including Grammy Award winners Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Tracy Chapman and Joe as … Continue reading →

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