New York Film Academy
Founded 1992
President Michael Young (President)
Fees USD 39,690
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The New York Film Academy (NYFA) is a private filmmaking and media arts college founded in 1992 in New York City, with locations in Manhattan and other cities worldwide. NYFA is known for its hands-on, immersive approach to film education where students begin production from day one. The academy offers programs in filmmaking, screenwriting, acting, photography, game design, and documentary filmmaking.
Programs
- Filmmaking — BFA and MFA in film production
- Screenwriting — BFA and MFA in screenwriting
- Acting for Film — BFA in screen acting
- Photography — BFA in photography
- Game Design — BFA and MFA programs
- Documentary Filmmaking — MFA in documentary
How to Apply
- Application: NYFA online application
- Application Fee: $75
- Portfolio/Creative Submission: Required for most programs
- Test Scores: Test-optional
- Acceptance Rate: ~62%