The Best Scripts from 90’s Movies
90’s movies are considered some of the best in recent history. However, great films don’t always begin with great screenplays–many elements come into play before a movie hits theaters that…
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December 1, 2023 | Industry Trends
November 23, 2023 | Screenwriting
Dialogue in Film: How to Write Memorable Conversation
It can take many years—even decades—to master the art of writing dialogue in film. Good screenplay dialogue can be as multi-faceted and complicated as the real-life human relationships and interactions…
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November 17, 2023 | How To's
Learn to Write Dialogue From These 6 Beloved Films
Writing dialogue that is believable and natural can be a challenge. Each character in your script should sound distinct and different from the other characters. What they say needs to…
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September 27, 2023 | Industry Trends
8 Exceptional Book to Screen Adaptations
When in screenwriting school, you’ll likely discuss the process of adapting fiction for the screen. Adapting books to the screen holds the transformative power to bring beloved stories to a…
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July 20, 2023 | Industry Trends
‘Barbie’ Movie Premieres July 21st with NYFA Connections
How do you make a blockbuster from a blonde? That was, for many, the first question when it was announced that Warner Bros. would be releasing a live-action feature film…
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June 6, 2023 | Industry Trends
Fleabag Analysis: A World in One Character
If you prefer romantic comedies with a sweet “will they or won’t they” dynamic, high fashion, and Coldplay on the soundtrack, Fleabag might not be your cup of tea. From…
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June 2, 2023 | Industry Trends
Shonda Rhimes’s Scandal: Breaking Down The Iconic Political Drama
Shonda Rhimes is, without a doubt, one of TV’s biggest stars. Her first TV show Grey’s Anatomy, debuted in 2005 and is still on the air today. But it was…
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May 31, 2023 | Faculty Highlights
Q&A with NYFA Instructor and ‘Batwoman’ Writer Jerry Shandy
The instructors at the New York Film Academy are extremely talented people, from editing Oscar-winning documentaries to winning BAFTAs in Cinematography. We were very lucky to sit down with Jerry…
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April 13, 2023 | Screenwriting
Where To Download Movie Scripts: 10 Great Sites
If you want to write movie scripts, you need to read movie scripts – it’s just as essential as batting practice for professional baseball players. As you read scripts, you’ll…
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