I just wanted to once again thank the New York Film Academy for helping me launch my career. Three months after graduating the one-year program at Los Angeles, I became a producer for Adelphia and Time Warner Cable. For the past two years I have contracted my fellow NYFA classmates for various paying crew positions. I have over 100+ commercials under my belt and I have my choice at any production job I want.
NYFA gave me the confidence I needed to pursue a career in television. Just last week I was offered a producer position for KRCG13 (CBS affiliate) in Columbia, Missouri. The job offer was simply irresistible and I couldn’t refuse the money.
I highly recommend the 1-Year Filmmaking program at Los Angeles. I graduated a year early from high school to attend the program.
By the way, did I mention that I was only 20 years old?
Stephen Susco
Writer of “The Grudge,”
“The Grudge II,” “Pulse”
I have been participating in NYFA events for a couple of years now, and I am always impressed by the caliber of the students and the quality of the teachers. I would recommend NYFA to anyone who is serious about breaking into the industry!
New York Film Academy really gave me the chance to work in front of the camera – a lot! Having that experience makes you comfortable to be in front of the camera. Once you get out of here [NYFA] you know everything. I already knew all the aspects of the camera setup and crew when I was on set – having that prior knowledge was one of my favorite things. NYFA gave me a base upon which to build. For that, I am very thankful.
NYFA taught us that, when it comes to filmmaking, going out and doing the work is the only way to succeed, and repetition is the way to turn the work from decent to good to great.
I would like to thank NYFA once again from the bottom of my heart for providing the most fun and beneficial educational experience I have ever had. The year I spent at NYFA was a kaleidoscope of experiences that developed me as a person as well as an artist. I am extremely thankful to all of you, as the education I received stands as a strong foundation towards the film career I intend to build.
My first year at NYFA was one of the best years of my life. For the first time, I was able to think about filmmaking all day, every day of the week. It was paradise. My thesis film opened the door for me to every project and work opportunity that came after. So I think that, if you have all the guidance, support, and resources that NYFA can offer (like the amazing instructors), plus an obsession for film and filmmaking, then probably great things will come.