Build Audition and Acting Skills at NYFA
In NYFA’s 1-Year Acting for Film Program, students learn foundational acting skills and gain confidence in front of the camera. Through hands-on projects and coursework, students receive the experience necessary to deliver memorable performances.
Students train in acting techniques that are applicable for both stage and screen acting, helping them learn to work in front of a live audience and strengthen their performance in film shoots.
Faculty Highlights
Curriculum
The one-year curriculum at NYFA’s Acting for Film School in New York includes:
- A variety of classes to broaden students’ knowledge of acting techniques, voice and movement, scene study, and the many different aspects of filmmaking that impact the actor’s ability to perform on set
- Work and instruction with award-winning faculty that are current working industry professionals
- An opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the filmmaking department, providing resources such as film equipment, live film shoots, and a network of filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, and editors
- The ability to attend guest lectures with film industry leaders such as actors, directors, producers, cinematographers, and more
To learn more, check out the Course Catalogs or request more information.
NYFA’s 1-Year Acting for Film Program is a conservatory-style, full-time program that takes place over the course of two semesters. Qualified students who complete the 1-Year Program may apply to have their coursework be accepted for advanced standing in the AFA or BFA in Acting for Film degree programs.
When applying for our 1-Year Acting for Film program, prospective students must submit two recorded contrasting contemporary monologues, as well as an application. Students must have a high school diploma or above to attend. To learn more, visit our Audition Requirements page.
During this hands-on program, students work on an array of stimulating projects, such as a live monologue presentation, in-class, recorded on-camera scenes, and a crewed Final Scene shoot. To learn more about the projects that students complete, visit our projects page.
Students interested in attending NYFA for the 1-Year Program in Acting for Film can choose from NYFA’s New York and Los Angeles Campus.
1-Year Acting for Film Program
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | January, 2026 – August, 2026 May, 2026 – December, 2026 August, 2026 – April, 2027 | Spring & Summer 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated feesTuition:$20,895 Per Semester Program Fee:$1,000 Per Semester Program Duration: 2 SemestersFall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated feesTuition:$19,500 Per Semester Program Fee:$1,000 Per Semester Program Duration: 2 Semesters |
| Los Angeles | January, 2026 – August, 2026 May, 2026 – December, 2025 August, 2026 – April, 2027 | Spring & Summer 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated feesTuition:$20,895 Per Semester Program Fee:$1,000 Per Semester Program Duration: 2 SemestersFall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated feesTuition:$19,500 Per Semester Program Fee:$1,000 Per Semester Program Duration: 2 Semesters |
*Additional Fees:
Spring 2026 – Summer 2027
| Technology Fee: | $80 Per Semester |
| Wellness Services & Programming Fee: | $145 Per Semester |
| Activity Fee: | $125 per semester |
| Orientation Fee: (Spring 2026: January 5th – January 9th) |
Domestic Students: $150 International Students: $200 |
| Graduation Fee: | $100 |
| International Student Fee: | $200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester |
Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.