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NYFA'S John Reilly Accepted to PGA Student Program

May 12, 2016 The New York Film Academy proudly recognizes producing student John ‘Six’ Reilly for his official selection into the Producers Guild of America Student Membership Program.

Reilly is a New York based media content producer. Originally working in the entertainment business in music production and promotion, his entry into TV came when he began working with VH1 hit reality series Black Ink Crew. While at VH1, his work creating story arcs with the show-runners prompted him to attend New York Film Academy to further his career in television and film.

“I wouldn’t have had an opportunity to become a PGA member if not for NYFA,” said Reilly. “The producing program at NYFA is one of the most comprehensive programs in existence.”

Currently he is producing programs for Brooklyn public access television and developing a spin-off of Black Ink Crew, as well as other projects in film and television. Additionally, Reilly is a member of Veterans in Film and Television, The Independent Filmmakers Project and The National Academy for Television Arts and Sciences.

“I suggest every student in the producer program apply for the PGA student mentorship program,” added Reilly. “It’s a natural progression from NYFA.”

NYFA has also established a relationship with the PGA, having hosted some of their events over the past few years, including a special Q&A with award-winning director Alex Gibney and a “Meet the Networks” Panel with ESPN.