Master of Fine Arts Degree in Documentary Filmmaking

Build Advanced Documentary Filmmaking Skills

During NYFA’s Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Documentary Filmmaking in Los Angeles, aspiring visual storytellers rapidly build skills in a hands-on, intensive environment. From their first day at NYFA, students study as documentary filmmakers, following our signature learn-by-doing approach.

Spending a majority of their time creating short films, students also study topics in new media, film studies, and the business side of the industry. As this program is a best fit for filmmaking students looking to continue their education, candidates for admission to the MFA program must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

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Faculty Highlights

Interview with Andrea Swift, Filmmaking Chair

Alumni

Drama Del Rosario  

Drama Del Rosario

Filmmaker

 
Meital Cohen Navarro  

Meital Cohen Navarro

Writer | Director

 
Galo Semblantes  

Galo Semblantes

Director | Producer | Writer

 
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Curriculum

The curriculum for the Masters of Fine Arts degree (MFA) in Documentary Filmmaking at NYFA includes:

  • An intensive series of courses that includes Producing, Directing, Development & Research, Cinematography, Production, and Production and Post Production Sound, Digital Editing, as well as Graphics and VFX
  • Instruction by faculty and staff with extensive experience in the film, television, and entertainment industries
  • Consistent access to equipment including professional-grade cameras and lighting kits
  • The opportunity to attend exclusive guest lectures from industry Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Photographers, Cinematographers, and more

The goal of the MFA program is to provide students with an advanced degree, as well as a professional skill set in documentary filmmaking and non-fiction storytelling.

To learn more about the MFA program, refer to NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information.

Tuition

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Dates

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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.