Screenwriting

Disco Has Risen From the Grave: Mark Christopher Speaks with New York Film Academy on “54: Director’s Cut”
November 12, 2015

Disco Has Risen From the Grave: Mark Christopher Speaks with New York Film Academy on “54: Director’s Cut”

On November 5th, 2015, New York Film Academy in Los Angeles students were delighted to watch the revamped Director’s Cut of 54, followed by a Q&A with writer/director Mark Christopher—discussing…

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Playwriting Students Attend “Guards at the Taj” at the Geffen
October 16, 2015

Playwriting Students Attend “Guards at the Taj” at the Geffen

“Spain’s beloved poet and playwright, Federico García Lorca, whose work flourished in the 1930’s, asserted that duende—a simultaneously dark and beautiful moment of inspiration and truth that is both euphoric…

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Veteran Student Highlight: Nic Lewis
October 8, 2015

Veteran Student Highlight: Nic Lewis

Considered a Top Military Friendly School, the New York Film Academy has wholeheartedly welcomed hundreds of military veterans and servicemembers to its long-term and degree programs. Often our veterans are…

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NYFA Acting, Screenwriting, Documentary and Producing MFA, BFA, & AFA Graduates Receive Degrees
September 28, 2015

NYFA Acting, Screenwriting, Documentary and Producing MFA, BFA, & AFA Graduates Receive Degrees

Saturday, September 19th was a big day for New York Film Academy Los Angeles Acting, Screenwriting, Documentary, and Producing students who received their MFA, BFA, and AFA degrees in the…

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Gabe Sachs, Creator & Showrunner of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” Speaks at NYFA
September 3, 2015

Gabe Sachs, Creator & Showrunner of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” Speaks at NYFA

Gabe Sachs is the perfect role model for aspiring writers and producers. After reviewing his remarkable achievements, one may think his drive and creativity have no bound. He’s been writing and…

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Film, TV, & Video Game Composer Erik Desiderio Sits Down with NYFA Students
September 2, 2015

Film, TV, & Video Game Composer Erik Desiderio Sits Down with NYFA Students

Recently, film and TV composer Erik Desiderio sat down with New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class to offer up his unique perspective on how he broke into the…

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Former NFL Player-Turned-Writer Pat Hegarty Talks Business with NYFA Students
August 14, 2015

Former NFL Player-Turned-Writer Pat Hegarty Talks Business with NYFA Students

Recently, movie and video game writer Patrick Hegarty dropped by New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class to share his remarkable journey of how this one-time professional NFL football player…

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NYFA Hosts “Life in Television” Panel with Final Draft
August 4, 2015

NYFA Hosts “Life in Television” Panel with Final Draft

Recently, the New York Film Academy’s Screenwriting Department, in cooperation with Final Draft, hosted the second in a series of “Life In” panels. This second panel arranged for NYFA’s Final…

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Prolific Marvel & Sci-Fi Screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski Visits NYFA
July 28, 2015

Prolific Marvel & Sci-Fi Screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski Visits NYFA

New York Film Academy students gathered recently for a screening of the hit film Thor followed by a Q&A with its story writer Joseph Michael Straczynski. J. Michael Straczynski works…

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