(LINCROFT, NJ) -- New Jersey Film Academy presents Breaking In Lecture Series with Armand Assante on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Brookdale Community College. Join them for an evening with the award-winning actor. The event begins at 6:30pm.

Learn how he entered the world of storytelling and remains in iconic films such as Gotti, The Mambo Kings, American Gangster, Private Benjamin, and currently in Revival.

Don't miss this special opportunity to ask your questions and experience a night with this Hollywood icon. The Breaking In Moderator is County Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone.

Tickets are $25 (FREE for Brookdale Students). To RSVP: Call Daniel Colaianni 732-224-2683 or email [email protected]

The event takes place at Brookdale Community College's Navesink Room, Student Life Center (765 Newman Springs Road) in Lincroft, New Jersey. Use Parking Lot 7.

The New Jersey Film Academy (NJFA) was created by industry veterans and educational experts to support workforce needs for high-demand careers in New Jersey film and creative industries. The NJFA supports rigorous professional training with goals to lead to film and television production craft internships and placement in creative industries work base learning and jobs.

The New Jersey Film Academy is committed to bridging the gap between education and employment in the film and media industry. As a nonprofit organization, they support their partner educational institutions across New Jersey by providing tailored educational programs that equip individuals for entry-level positions in a variety of film-related careers. Partner colleges include Atlantic Cape Community College, Brookdale Community College, Camden County College, County College of Morris, Essex County College, Hudson County Community College, Mercer County Community College, Middlesex College, Raritan Valley Community College, Rowan of South Jersey, and Union College of Union County.