FILM SCHOOL - ABU DHABI, UAE

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY - ABU DHABI

The New York Film Academy is proud to announce the opening of its newest branch campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Joining forces with the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage (ADACH), the Academy will establish a world-class film school that will become an educational center for the nascent film industry in Abu Dhabi and the region.

All programs, including one-year, two-years, masters, short-term and evening programs that are offered at our New York City and Universal Studios locations will also be offered in Abu Dhabi.  Inital course offerings include our One-Year Filmmaking and Acting For Film programs; with a full curriculum launch planned according to demand and international accreditation (for Bachelors and Masters programs)

ABU DHABI - CENTER FOR FILM AND CULTURE

The emirate of Abu Dhabi has made a massive commitment to developing the film and television industry in the region as well as promoting international culture and art. Among the projects launched by the Authority for Culture and Heritage are the Middle East International Film Festival, new film studios in Studio City, a Middle East Film Fund, a National Film Commission, an Abu Dhabi branch of the classical Louvre Museum, and a Frank Gehry designed branch of the modern Whitney Museum. Students in the New York Film Academy- Abu Dhabi, will be thrilled to be a part of this burgeoning renaissance of film, art, and culture.

ABU DHABI - STUDY IN CONTRAST

Abu Dhabi brings together old world charm and cosmopolitan sophistication in a clean and safe
environment. It offers a distinctive blend of east and west. Abu Dhabi is proud of its ancient
Bedouin culture and heritage and carries on the traditions of desert hospitality, welcoming
newcomers with genuine warmth and friendliness. International film lovers who first experienced the cinematic grandeur of Arabia through the majestic cinematography of films like Lawrence
of Arabia will marvel at the emirate's endless unspoiled beaches, the tranquillity of its desert,
its rugged mountain scenery and its lush green oases. They may also be surprised to find at its
center, a dynamic 21st century capital city.  Much of the Abu Dhabi emirate is made up of the
Rub Al Khali (or Empty Quarter), a vast arid desert famous for its spectacular sand dunes. This is a different world from the Manhattan-like skyline of Abu Dhabi city. Then there is Al Ain, the garden city on the emirate's border with Oman, the Liwa oasis set amidst towering red dunes and much more to inspire the filmmaker. Popular pasttimes include falconry which dates
back to the 1st century BC, desert sojourns, and scuba diving. The waters around the UAE are rich in a variety of marine and coral life, and it is possible to dive all year round in the warm seas.

ABU DHABI, UAE

Abu Dhabi is the name of both the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the largest of the seven individual emirates that make up the country. The UAE was created as a federation and became a unified independent sovereign state in 1971. With some 10% of the world's known oil reserves, Abu Dhabi ranks as the richest of the emirates and a global economic powerhouse in its own right. Students may choose to reside in Abu Dhabi or nearby Dubai. The Academy will be running daily shuttle buses between these two Emirates.

ENROLLMENT

The New York Film Academy’s one and two year conservatory programs and our short-term workshops have an open enrollment. Serious students from all backgrounds are welcome to apply. No previous experience is required. However, all New York Film Academy programs are extremely intensive. Students who enroll should be prepared to live and breathe their work during the course of their studies. Given the nature of filmmaking and the necessity of working in crews, students must be willing to devote themselves not only to their own projects, but to their classmates' projects as well. As space is limited, we recommend early application to guarantee a place in the program of your choice.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Every program is full-time, with classes or shooting organized nearly every day of the week. The schedules are rigorous, however, students will have the opportunity to explore the nearly infinite cultural offerings around town.

EQUIPMENT

One-Year Fillmmaking students shoot on 16mm, 35mm, HD, and 24p digital video. Acting For Film students all work with digital cameras. All programs edit digitally using Final Cut Pro on Apple computers. The equipment our Film Academy students use is comparable to that of the leading degree programs in the United States.

INSTRUCTORS

At all of our locales, our eclectic faculty is comprised of experienced instructors and professional filmmakers who have Master of Fine Arts degrees from the most prestigious film programs in the United States. The Academy recognizes that all students are unique and want to express themselves through their own visions. Whether students are interested in narrative, documentary, experimental, or music video, our faculty will do everything possible to nurture and mentor these future filmmakers.

FINAL SCREENINGS & PERFORMANCES

At the conclusion of all programs, a graduation ceremony and final presentation of student work is held. Final Films, Animation, Showcase Performances. Students retain digital master tapes of their film and video work to include in their portfolios.