Watching the Netflix movie Nonnas is like experiencing a homemade lasagna piping hot out of the oven. It is a love letter to food, to family and to community. Liz Maccie ’93 wrote the screenplay, based on a true story, and her husband, Steven Chbosky, directed the film. I had an opportunity to sit down with Liz and talk with her about her time at Newark Academy and her career journey as a writer.

Wondering how you can use sound to heal? Listen to our interview with Newark Academy alumnus, Jonathan Goldman '67 as he shares his journey into sound healing becoming an international authority and pioneer in the field.

Brian Yuran — a rising force in film and television is a writer-director and proud alum of both Newark Academy and the prestigious Newhouse School at Syracuse University, where he received the Irene M. Sholkin Award in Screenwriting, Brian’s work has already made waves on the festival circuit. His debut film Bengal, starring Larry Hankin, premiered at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres and won multiple awards, including Best Short Film Director at Venice Shorts. He’s continued to impress with Guardian Angel, The Stairwell, and his latest project, Steady, starring Tate Donovan. Off set, Brian wears another hat as a talent manager at Luber Roklin Entertainment.