Screenwriting

Q&A with ‘A Country Christmas Story’ Filmmakers
January 5, 2019

Q&A with ‘A Country Christmas Story’ Filmmakers

On Friday, December 14, New York Film Academy (NYFA) hosted a screening of A Country Christmas Story (2013) followed by a Q&A with director and NYFA instructor Eric Bross, and…

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Q&A with Emmy Award-winning editor, actor, writer, and director, Steven Sprung
December 12, 2018

Q&A with Emmy Award-winning editor, actor, writer, and director, Steven Sprung

On Wednesday, December 5th, New York Film Academy (NYFA) hosted a Q&A session with Emmy Award-winning editor, actor, writer, and director, Steven Sprung, following an episode of Community which Sprung…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Hosts Q&A with “The Goalkeeper” Director Rodrigo Patiño
December 5, 2018

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Hosts Q&A with “The Goalkeeper” Director Rodrigo Patiño

UPDATE (8/20/19): The Goalkeeper has been acquired by HBO Latino and will be available to view in February 2020. The film is also scheduled to have a theatrical release in Argentina. On…

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Recent Success For New York Film Academy (NYFA) Instructor Ben Cohen
December 3, 2018

Recent Success For New York Film Academy (NYFA) Instructor Ben Cohen

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Instructor Ben Cohen has had a productive 2018. His sitcom screenplay, The Library, recently made the 2nd Round at the 2018 Austin Film Festival. Additionally,…

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Q&A With Comedian and New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Alum Aubree Sweeney
November 7, 2018

Q&A With Comedian and New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Alum Aubree Sweeney

On Monday, October 22, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting alum Aubree Sweeney returned to campus to perform a stand-up comedy set followed by a Q&A with NYFA screenwriting instructor,…

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Recap: New York Film Academy (NYFA) at IFP Week 2018
October 9, 2018

Recap: New York Film Academy (NYFA) at IFP Week 2018

This year, New York Film Academy (NYFA) was honored to help IFP Week celebrate its 40th anniversary. A leader in the independent media community, Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) champions the…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alum Ilaria Polsonetti Nominated for News & Documentary Emmy
October 1, 2018

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Alum Ilaria Polsonetti Nominated for News & Documentary Emmy

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary school alum Ilaria Polsonetti’s film has been nominated for multiple awards at the 39th Annual News & Documentary Emmys. Made for VICE News Tonight on…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Grads Celebrate With an Industry Pitch Fest
September 26, 2018

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting Grads Celebrate With an Industry Pitch Fest

It was that time of year once more as graduating BFA New York Film Academy (NYFA) Screenwriting students recently attended their culminating Industry Pitch Fest Event, held at the penthouse ballroom of the Andaz…

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Women in Comics: New York Film Academy (NYFA) and Final Draft Host “Write On” Podcast
August 28, 2018

Women in Comics: New York Film Academy (NYFA) and Final Draft Host “Write On” Podcast

On August 20, 2018, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) partnered with Final Draft to host a live taping of Final Draft’s podcast, Write On, focused on women in comics….

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