On Wednesday, June 15th the graduating MFA and AFA writers from New York Film Academys Screenwriting Conservatory pitched their thesis projects to representatives from top Hollywood agencies, management companies, film studios, and production companies including The Gotham Group, Wind Dancer Productions, Circle of Confusion, and Closed on Mondays Entertainment. The event, held at the famed Andaz Hyatt on the Sunset Strip, was a resounding success with several industry executives requesting scripts from students. Here are words from industry professionals about NYFAs 2011 Pitch Fest:

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, Kill Bill, Good Will Hunting, Inglorious Bastards)

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)