On Thursday, June 11, 2009
the graduating MFA Writers at NYFA Universal Studios pitched their thesis projects to representatives from a host of top Hollywood agencies, management companies, studios, and production companies (WME, ICM, CAA, Paradigm, Sony, Dark Horse, Village Roadshow, etc.).
The event, held at the famed Andaz Hyatt on the Sunset Strip, introduced the graduating writers to Hollywood career-makers.
"The NYFA pitch fest is a great new source for young emerging talent, and definitely a school to track and cover."
-- Jake Wagner
Manager, Energy Entertainment (Gossip Girl, Dexter,
My Bloody Valentine, Entourage, The L Word, The Low Dweller
(feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio)
"Kudos to your program for such energized, organized and interesting students. It was really enjoyable."
-- Janet Jeffries
Executive, Lawrence Bender Pictures
(The Mexican, Jackie Brown, Good Will Hunting)
"It was a sheer pleasure to discover the great talent coming out of the NYFA Screenwriting Program. These are writers to watch."
-- Marley Castillo
Creative Executive, Relativity Media (Funny People,
Public Enemies, Role Models, Frost/Nixon, Hancock)