Category: Screenwriting

Rainer On Film, Episode 3: From the 80s to the 90s

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In the third episode of "Rainer On Film," New York Film Academy instructor Peter Rainer discusses films from the 1980s to the 1990s. He discusses the rise of technology with films like Toy Story and Jurassic Park that...

NYFA Guest Speaker Series: Neal Baer

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New York Film Academy welcomed television writer and producer Dr. Neal Baer for a Q&A with NYFA’s Director of Industry Lecture Series, Tova Laiter. Check out what the “Designated Survivor” executive producer share...

Rainer On Film, Episode 2: The 80s

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In the second episode of "Rainer On Film," New York Film Academy instructor Peter Rainer discusses film of the 1980s. He notes that this was a director-driven era that witnessed films failing financially, while major ...

NYFA Guest Lecture Highlights

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As the New York Film Academy embraces 2019, we take a look back at the phenomenal guest speakers that inspired our students at our campuses across the globe.

NYFA LA Graduation 2018

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The New York Film Academy Los Angeles recently celebrated its newest graduating class. From Acting for Film to Filmmaking and many other disciplines, take a look at some of the highlights from the graduation ceremonie...

Guest Speaker Series: Matt Ross

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Actor, director, and screenwriter Matt Ross visited the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. His latest work, “Captain Fantastic” stars Viggo Mortensen as Ben Cash, a man who raises his six children in the wilderness...

Rainer On Film, Episode 1: The 60s and 70s

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In the debut episode of "Rainer On Film," New York Film Academy instructor Peter Rainer discusses film of the 1960s and '70s. The longtime film critic points to the war in Vietnam and other tragedies and anxieties of ...

Guest Speaker Series: Allan Heinberg

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Allan Heinberg has written for "Party of Five," "Sex in the City," "The OC," "Grey’s Anatomy", and "Gilmore Girls". He is also the creator and showrunner of "The Catch". Outside of television, Heinberg has worked for ...

NYFA Guest Speaker Series: Seth Rogen

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Popular actor, writer, producer, and director Seth Rogen stopped by the New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus on Wednesday, August 17th to show his new R-animated movie Sausage Party and talk about his long acting ...

NYFA Guest Speaker Series: Gordon Smith

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"Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" writer visited New York Film Academy in Los Angeles to discuss his career with Screenwriting instructor David O'Leary. Read more about his visit on our blog.