Screenwriting

You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter
April 30, 2015

You’re Never Too Young to Become a Screenwriter

Each year, Hollywood seems to get younger and younger. Just ask the ten writers from Valley View Elementary, who witnessed their original screenplays performed live in front of a packed…

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New York Film Academy at WonderCon 2015
April 16, 2015

New York Film Academy at WonderCon 2015

For the second year in a row, Adam Finer (Chair of Industry Outreach and Professional Development) and Nunzio DeFilippis (Screenwriting Department Chair) presented a panel on Franchise Development and Transmedia…

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Screenwriting Student Hosting History Channel’s ‘Forged in Fire’
April 6, 2015

Screenwriting Student Hosting History Channel’s ‘Forged in Fire’

As a school that prides itself on being a Top Military Friendly School, the New York Film Academy often highlights its veteran and former military students who have shown achievement…

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NYFA Abu Dhabi Student’s Script Accepted to Oscar Library
March 31, 2015

NYFA Abu Dhabi Student’s Script Accepted to Oscar Library

The New York Film Academy Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce that one of its 8-Week Filmmaking students, Arkus, has had his script Pink accepted into the Oscar Library, and…

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NBC Visits NYFA in Search of Diverse Talent
March 20, 2015

NBC Visits NYFA in Search of Diverse Talent

This past Thursday, March 19th at the New York Film Academy in Union Square, our students, alumni and faculty were treated to an informational session on NBC’s Entertainment Diversity Programs hosted…

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NYFA Filmmakers Making ‘Waves’ in the Philippines
March 17, 2015

NYFA Filmmakers Making ‘Waves’ in the Philippines

It’s no secret that networking is one of the most essential parts of becoming a successful filmmaker. At the New York Film Academy, we encourage students to find like-minded individuals who…

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Oscar Nominated ‘Foxcatcher’ Screenwriters E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman Inspire NYFA Students
February 23, 2015

Oscar Nominated ‘Foxcatcher’ Screenwriters E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman Inspire NYFA Students

This past Tuesday, February 17th New York Film Academy Los Angeles students were admitted into a special screening of Foxcatcher — nominated for 5 Oscars, (starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and…

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NYFA Screenwriting Graduates Celebrate with Industry Pitch Fest
February 19, 2015

NYFA Screenwriting Graduates Celebrate with Industry Pitch Fest

On January 21st, 14 graduating MFA and AFA New York Film Academy Screenwriting students attended their culminating Industry Pitch Fest Event held at the Andaz Hotel up on Sunset Boulevard…

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Screenwriter David Chirchirillo Joins NYFA’s Biz of Screenwriting Class
February 18, 2015

Screenwriter David Chirchirillo Joins NYFA’s Biz of Screenwriting Class

Last month, rising genre screenwriter David Chirchirillo joined New York Film Academy’s Business of Screenwriting class, entertaining students with his journey of how this film student originally from St. Louis,…

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