NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY
College of Film, Media & Performing Arts
College of Film, Media & Performing Arts
Whether diving in for a year or just testing the waters, choose from immersive 1 and 2 year programs or high-impact workshops from 1 to 15 weeks. On campus or online, you’ll get the same hands-on, real-world training.
Learn MoreYoung creatives don’t just dream it, they make it. Our workshops and camps for teens (14–17) and kids (10–13) immerse students in film, media, and performing arts through exciting, hands-on projects.
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Launch your creative career with NYFA’s hands-on undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), and Associate of Fine Arts (AFA). Study in the heart of New York City or Los Angeles, or choose our immersive online programs, depending on your discipline. With real-world training from day one, you’ll gain the skills, experience, and portfolio to step confidently into the industry. Admission requires a high school diploma and meeting NYFA’s entry requirements, your journey starts here.
Take your craft to the next level with NYFA’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Master of Arts (MA) programs. Study at NYFA Los Angeles, the heart of the entertainment industry, or join our immersive online programs from anywhere in the world. You’ll refine your skills, expand your creative vision, and build the portfolio to stand out in a competitive industry. Your next-level creative journey begins here.
If you want the NYFA experience anywhere in the world, our live, interactive online programs bring hands-on training, collaborative projects, and one-on-one mentorship straight to you.
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Apply now for Bachelor’s (BFA, BA) and Associate’s (AFA) programs.
Sign up through the application portal. If you don’t have all your supplemental documents don’t worry! You can save and submit them at a later time.
Once your application has been processed a NYFA Admission representative will reach out and personally assist you through the rest of the enrollment process!
Apply now for Master’s (MFA, MA) Programs
Sign up through the application portal. If you don’t have all your supplemental documents don’t worry! You can save and submit them at a later time.
Once your application has been processed a NYFA Admission representative will reach out and personally assist you through the rest of the enrollment process!
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Can’t make it in person? We have Virtual Open Houses and Information sessions!
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NYFA strives to make programs affordable to prospective students. The Financial Aid department at NYFA can help assess student needs and consult with students on a financial aid plan. Learn More
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New York Film Academy (NYFA) understands the major financial commitment involved for international students who wish to come to the United States, as well as for their families. For this reason, NYFA attempts to assist by providing as many funding resources and opportunities as possible. Learn More
The Pathway Track is designed for international, non-native English speaking students who have applied to a NYFA degree program (Bachelor’s or Master’s) and meet all admissions requirements for the NYFA degree, but whose English proficiency is at a level that could benefit from English language classes. Learn More.
Are you an international student? Learn more about our international student community here