1-Year Producing Program (NYC)

NYFA

1-Year Producing Program in NYC

Learn Media, Film, and TV Production at NYFA

In NYFA’s full-time 1-Year Producing Program in New York City, students learn the essentials of the entire producing process. Through in-depth coursework and hands-on experience, the program explores the various phases of development such as acquiring rights, working with writers, packaging and assembling a commercially viable project, financing, production, pre-production, filming, post-production, marketing, and distribution. Students also learn the art of pitching and become comfortable with the legal aspects of producing.

Faculty Highlights

Interview with NYFA New York Producing Chair, Neal Weisman

Interview with NYFA Los Angeles Producing Chair, Jenni Powell

Curriculum

The 1-Year Producing Program in New York curriculum includes:

The 1-Year Producing Program at NYFA New York’s curriculum includes:

An intensive series of classes and hands-on workshops covering topics such as Producer’s Craft, Directing for Producers, Cinematography & Lighting, Elements of Screenwriting, and Film Production
Instruction and critique from the producing faculty actively working in the industry
Actual hands-on production experience working as a producer on set, as well as various roles in classmates’ films creating a series of projects including short films, commercials, unscripted/reality tv sizzle reels, and web series episodes
Access to a high-tech video, sound, and lighting equipment library
Guest lectures with industry professionals working as producers, directors, actors, and more

The goal of the 1-Year Producing Program is to equip students with the training and skills to fully produce creative projects and pursue their interest in the film and television industries. To learn more, see NYFA’s Course Catalogs.

If you are a non-native English-speaking student who meets all admissions requirements for a NYFA degree program, except for English proficiency, apply to our International Pathway Program!

1-Year Producing Program (NYC)

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
New York City	August, 2026 – August, 2027	Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester See additional fees below* Departmental Program Fee:$1,500 Per Semester Program Duration: 3 Semesters

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

New York City

August, 2026 – August, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Departmental Program Fee:$1,500 Per Semester

Program Duration: 3 Semesters

*Additional Fees:

Activity Fee:	$125 per semester
Orientation Fee:	Domestic Students: $150 International Students: $200
Graduation Fee:	$100
International Student Fee:	$200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester

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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.

1-Year Screenwriting Program

NYFA

1-Year Screenwriting Program

Expand Your Screenwriting Skills at NYFA

In this 1-Year Screenwriting program, students learn through practice and repetition, completing a variety of scripts and projects. Throughout the program, students write their own original scripts, rapidly learning the screenwriting process, as well as the techniques required to add polish to their work.

In addition to writing, students study topics that bolster their skills in narrative storytelling, such as film craft, acting, pitching, and cinema studies. Students also direct a short film or scene from their own original screenplay. By the end of the program, students who fully commit and apply themselves to the curriculum can effectively brainstorm a concept, write a script, make impactful edits and revisions, and confidently pitch and present their ideas to executives. Students will complete two full screenplay drafts during the 1-Year Screenwriting Program.

Students primarily focus on their writing during this program, and this approach allows aspiring screenwriters to explore their enthusiasm and solely focus on their scripts. Upon graduation, students will earn a college credit-bearing Certificate. Eligible students can then apply for credits to be transferred to a screenwriting degree program at NYFA.

Faculty Highlights

Interview with New York Chair, Randall Dottin

Interview with Los Angeles Chair, Nunzio DeFilippis

Curriculum

The one-year curriculum for Screenwriting at NYFA includes:

Rigorous courses in classes such as Elements of Screenwriting, Writing the Television Spec, Writing the Feature Film, and more
Faculty and staff with professional experience in screenwriting and can prepare students for the challenges of the current industry
Access to professional-grade camera, sound, and light equipment, as well as access to a digital license to the Final Draft screenwriting software
Exclusive guest lectures from industry leaders such as screenwriters, directors, producers, actors, and more

To learn more, refer to NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information.

1-Year Screenwriting Program

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
New York City	August, 2026 – August, 2027	Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester See additional fees below* Program Duration: 3 Semesters
Los Angeles	August, 2026 – August, 2027	Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester See additional fees below* Program Duration: 3 Semesters

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

New York City

August, 2026 – August, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Program Duration: 3 Semesters

Los Angeles

August, 2026 – August, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Program Duration: 3 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

Screenwriting
School Alumni

Mohamed Diab

Director | Screenwriter

Lucy Luna

Screenwriter | Director

1-Year Cinematography Program

NYFA

1-Year Cinematography Program

Learn Cinematography and Visual Storytelling at NYFA

In our rigorous 1-Year Cinematography Program, aspiring Cinematographers learn how to apply consistency to their creative work, building up their discipline and skillset in the visual arts. Throughout their time at our Cinematography School, students will practice and develop basic lighting, composition, color theory, film, digital, and camera movement techniques through hands-on projects. Students also study general film craft, editing, color correction, and still photography.

During this process, students gain experience using 16 and 35mm film and digital cameras and industry-standard equipment, establishing a reel that reflects their own unique and narrative style. The program is a great opportunity for students to enhance their visual communication skills and begin or continue their journey as a visual storyteller. Upon graduation, students will earn a college credit-bearing Certificate.

Faculty Highlights

Interview with NYFA New York Cinematography Chair, Piero Basso, AIC-IMAGO

Interview with NYFA Los Angeles Cinematography Chair, Anthony Richmond, ASC, BSC

Curriculum

The 1-Year Cinematography Program curriculum includes:

Instruction and critique from award-winning cinematography faculty actively working in the field
Experience on set as a Director and Cinematographer, as well as various roles on classmates’ films such as roles of Gaffer, Key Grip, Camera Assistant, and Camera Operator
Consistent access to state-of-the-art camera systems, sound, and lighting equipment
Guest lectures with film industry leaders, such as Cinematographers, Directors, Actors, Producers, and more

To learn more, refer to NYFA’s Course Catalogs or request more information.

1-Year Cinematography Program

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
New York City	August, 2026 – August, 2027	Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester See additional fees below* Departmental Program Fee:$2,500 Per Semester Program Duration: 3 Semesters
Los Angeles	August, 2026 – August, 2027	Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester See additional fees below* Departmental Program Fee:$2,500 Per Semester Program Duration: 3 Semesters

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

New York City

August, 2026 – August, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Departmental Program Fee:$2,500 Per Semester

Program Duration: 3 Semesters

Los Angeles

August, 2026 – August, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Departmental Program Fee:$2,500 Per Semester

Program Duration: 3 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

Cinematography
School Alumni

Anna Franquesa Solano

Cinematographer | Writer

1-Year Documentary Filmmaking Program

NYFA

1-Year Documentary Filmmaking Program

Learn How to Make a Documentary Film at NYFA

During NYFA’s 1-Year Documentary Filmmaking Program, available at our NYFA New York campus, students receive a rigorous, hands-on education in non-fiction filmmaking.

Learning under the guidance of experienced professionals, students develop the production, research, story development, interviewing, writing, cinematography, sound recording, and editing skills that support a well-rounded education in documentary film production.

Students create a substantial amount of their own short films throughout the program, such as the Observational Film, Character Film, and Social Issue Film. As this is an intensive program, it is the best fit for individuals looking to create their own non-fiction films or students considering furthering their education in documentary filmmaking.

Faculty Highlights

Interview with Andrea Swift, Filmmaking Chair

1-Year Documentary Filmmaking Program

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
New York City	August, 2026 – August, 2027	Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees Tuition: $19,500 Per Semester See additional fees below* Departmental Program Fee:$1,000 Per Semester Program Duration: 3 Semesters

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

New York City

August, 2026 – August, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition: $19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Departmental Program Fee:$1,000 Per Semester

Program Duration: 3 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

Curriculum

The curriculum of the 1-Year Documentary Filmmaking Program includes:

Intensive coursework and workshops in topics such as Documentary Craft, Camera, Lighting and Sound, Producing, Editing, and Writing
Instruction and critique from faculty with extensive experience in documentary filmmaking and non-fiction storytelling
An opportunity to work and study in an environment that mirrors a professional setting
Access to an equipment library where students may borrow professional-grade cameras, lighting kits, and more
Guest lectures with influential filmmakers, photographers, cinematographers, directors, and more

To learn more, check out NYFA’s Course Catalogs or request more information.

1-Year 3D Animation & VFX Program

NYFA

1-Year 3D Animation & VFX Program

Learn How To Make 3D Animation Content at NYFA

In this intensive 1-Year 3D Animation & VFX Program, aspiring visual storytellers learn fundamental skills in 3D animation and visual effects. Working under the guidance of faculty with experience from major studios including Disney, Dreamworks, Universal, and Netflix, students use industry standard software such as Maya, Mudbox, ZBrush, and Nuke.

While no previous 3D or animation experience is required to attend the program, studio art or computer experience is helpful and basic familiarity with a computer graphic program such as Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop is recommended. By the conclusion of the program, many students have an animation reel that highlights their abilities in modeling, texturing, animation, and VFX and lighting. Upon graduation, students earn a college credit-bearing Certificate.

Faculty Highlights

Interview with Los Angeles Chair, Craig Caton-Largent

3D Animation & VFX
School Alumni

Francesco Panzieri

Visual Effects Artist

Curriculum

The curriculum of our 1-Year Program is designed to teach the essential aspects of animation and VFX, and students:

Delve into the realm of visual effects and advanced modeling techniques
Learn the essentials of preparing a template for an animated movie or sequence
Work in professional facilities using state-of-the-art equipment and industry standard software programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects, as well as Nuke, Maya, Motion Builder, Mudbox, and ZBrush
Study 3D Animation subjects including Screenwriting, Storyboard, Character Design, Drawing and Anatomy, Acting for Animation, Lighting, Materials, Textures, Animation, Rendering, Editing, and 3D Modeling and Sculpture
Study VFX subjects such as Motion Capture, Green Screen, Compositing, Dynamics, Advanced CG Lighting, Scripting, Compositing, and Motion Tracking

To learn more, check out NYFA’s Course Catalog.

1-Year 3D Animation & VFX Program

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Los Angeles	August, 2026 – August, 2027	Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester See additional fees below* Departmental Program Fee:$1,500 Per Semester Program Duration: 3 Semesters

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Los Angeles

August, 2026 – August, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Departmental Program Fee:$1,500 Per Semester

Program Duration: 3 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

1-Year Broadcast Journalism Program

NYFA

1-Year Broadcast Journalism Program

Learn Digital Journalism and Broadcasting at NYFA

In this intensive, hands-on program in New York City, students are introduced to cutting-edge digital technology and methods used professionally in the field, working from our own instructional TV studio. Students learn to research, write, shoot, produce, edit, and even appear on camera, apprenticing under the guidance and direction of professional broadcast journalists.

Students perform an array of studio roles, learning the process of show production as they rotate positions that include anchor, reporter, writer, and producer. Throughout their time at NYFA’s Broadcast Journalism School, students work like professionals, creating their own field reports, investigative segments, cross-platform nonfiction videos, and “explainers” while building essential skills in technical direction.

In addition to building key technical and creative skills, students also learn the traditional ethics of American journalism and the fundamentals of evidence-based, nonfiction storytelling. The core of the program centers on gaining experience behind and in front of the camera, which makes it a great fit for aspiring journalists and content creators who want to refresh their skills and build a reel that demonstrates their best work. Upon graduation, students will earn a college credit-bearing Certificate.

Faculty Highlights

Interview with New York Chair, Fred Silverman

Broadcast Journalism
School Alumni

Sergei Ivonin

Producer

The curriculum of NYFA’s 1-Year Broadcast Journalism Program includes:

Training in the fundamental principles, techniques, and craft of contemporary journalism through a combination of lecture, demonstration, in-class hands-on production, and project-based work. Students complete rigorous coursework in classes such as Hands-On Camera & Lighting, Hands-On Audio, Production Workshop, and Editing
Hands-on experience working as a journalist, as well as a variety of positions in our studio space, specifically designed for NYFA. Students take turns handling key on-camera and control room assignments, as well as shadowing industry professionals
Instruction and close guidance from our faculty, who are award-winning journalists that actively work in the field
Consistent access to NYFA’s expansive equipment library, working with industry-standard HD and 4K cameras, learning sound, and lighting equipment
Guest lectures with media industry leaders, such as broadcast journalists, directors, producers, and more

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

1-Year Musical Theatre Program

NYFA

1-Year Musical Theatre Program

Musical Theatre Training in NYC

During the 1-Year Program at NYFA’s Musical Theatre School in New York, students build upon their existing skills and natural abilities, advancing in the craft of musical theatre. In this unique program, students receive intensive musical theatre training, completing a series of projects, exercises, and performances under the guidance and tutelage of our Broadway-level faculty.

Throughout their year at NYFA, students are challenged to grow as performers while learning the expectations and challenges of performing in a professional theatrical production.

In this program, students have the opportunity to audition for our fully-produced main stage musicals, as well as our New Works Series. Students get on-stage training and learn to collaborate with cast and crew, working in a fast-paced creative environment that mirrors the industry experience. Upon graduating, students have the flexibility to pursue their creative goals or continue their education at NYFA’s Musical Theatre School. Students earn a college credit-bearing Certificate. As this program requires a strong foundation of existing performance, dance, and voice skills, all prospective students must apply and audition.

Faculty Highlights

Interview with Chair, Kristy Cates

Curriculum
Overview

The 1-Year Musical Theatre Program curriculum includes:

An intensive series of classes that teach multiple modern and traditional approaches to performance, dance, song, script interpretation, and character formation, as well as singing and movement abilities at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels
Instruction, critique, and individual attention from our faculty, consisting of Broadway and screen performers
Professionally equipped voice practice rooms and dancing studios
Guest lectures with industry professionals which may include Actors, Casting Directors, Agents, and Composers

To learn more, see NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information.

1-Year Musical Theatre Program

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
New York City	August, 2026 – April, 2027	Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester See additional fees below* Departmental Program Fee:$1,000 Per Semester Program Duration: 2 Semesters

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

New York City

August, 2026 – April, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Departmental 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

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1-Year Game Design Program

NYFA

1-Year Game Design Program

Learn How to Get into Game Design at NYFA

In NYFA’s 1-Year Game Design Program, prospective game designers are introduced to the art of game design and development through hands-on, project-based learning. Throughout the program, students build intermediate knowledge of crafting fun gameplay, as well as the essential techniques and practices of game art and coding.

Students receive a deep education in Playcentric Design and Systems Literacy, also gaining intermediate experience in the Maya 3-D Art Software.

Under the guidance of our experienced faculty of game designers, one-year students also create a series of original video game content, establishing a firm foundation in the theories, methods and execution of game development. Upon graduation, students will earn a college credit-bearing Certificate.

NYFA Student Game Design Highlight Reel thumb

Faculty Highlights

Interview with Los Angeles Chair, Brandii Grace

Game Design
School Alumni

Francesco Panzieri

Visual Effects Artist

Alexandra LoRusso

3D Animation & VFX Artist

Curriculum

The 1-Year Game Design program is offered at NYFA Los Angeles. The program introduces students to the language and processes of game programming, the techniques and practices of game design and art, systems creation, and coding, as well as the theories of narrative storytelling in video games. The curriculum also includes:

Coursework and exercises aimed to help students develop skills in game prototyping, playtesting, iteration, presentation, and collaboration while building knowledge in the techniques and practices of game art and animation
Projects designed to teach the methods and execution of game development through participation in the creation of a working video game

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

1-Year Game Design Program

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Los Angeles	August, 2026 – August, 2027	Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester See additional fees below* Departmental Program Fee:$1,500 Per Semester Program Duration: 3 Semesters

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Los Angeles

August, 2026 – August, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Departmental Program Fee:$1,500 Per Semester

Program Duration: 3 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

1-Semester Filmmaking Workshop

NYFA

1-Semester Filmmaking Workshop

Learn How To Direct a Short Film at NYFA

During the 1-Semester Filmmaking Workshop, students create short films and video content for their own reel. Similar to all NYFA’s film programs, students learn-by-doing, rapidly buildng filmmaking skills by writing, shooting, directing, and editing their own original films and content. This workshop is a great fit for aspiring filmmakers and creatives interested in learning the essentials of making their own films and video content.

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 1-Semester Filmmaking Workshop

From day one, students participate in an intensive sequence of classes such as Directing, Screenwriting, Digital Camera Technique, Lighting, Digital Editing, and Directing Actors, building essential knowledge in the filmmaking process. Throughout the program, students explore the dramatic mechanics of motion picture storytelling while mastering the critical collaboration between actors and directors.

At the end of the workshop, students can invite family and friends to an exclusive screening. Often, graduates of the 1-Semester Workshop enroll in NYFA’s 1-Year Filmmaking Program to continue their film studies.

To get the most up-to-date information about the workshops, refer to NYFA’s Course Catalogs or request more information.

NYFA also offers the possibility to learn filmmaking from anywhere through a variety of online filmmaking workshops.

CLASS DETAILS

Directing
This Area of Study introduces students to all major aspects of filmmaking. Students will learn concepts to help achieve maximum psychological impact by studying the director’s decisions in camera placement, blocking, staging, and visual image design. Students will be challenged to think comprehensively about their film projects in terms of the economic realities of low-budget student production.

Screenwriting
This Area of Study introduces the established tools and language used in writing a film project. The intersection of story structure, theme, character, tension, and conflict is examined through detailed scene analysis. The in-class discussion provides students with constructive analysis and support. Students are encouraged to tell their stories visually, rather than relying on dialogue.

Editing
This Area of Study presents students with multiple aesthetic approaches to editing film and video. Students will learn how to apply concepts such as temporal continuity and spatial continuity, as well as less traditional discontinuous editing techniques to their work. The Area of Study will also discuss the psychological and emotional effects of editing on the overall story. Additionally, students will learn to operate digital editing software which they will use to edit their own films. Classes are supplemented with individual consultations at the computer.

Cinematography (Hands On Camera And Lighting)
Students undergo intensive training in the use of HD digital video cameras and their accessories. Through hands-on workshops and film tests, they will also learn fundamental lighting techniques. As they progress through the workshop, they learn how to support the mood of the story with lighting choices and experiment with expressive lighting styles.

TIMES AND BREAKDOWN BY WEEK

These are intensive, full-time Monday through Friday programs that typically run in three x 3hr sessions from 9 AM-6:30 PM. There are breaks in between sessions. Depending on the workshop, there may be shoots held on the weekend. Students will need to anticipate extra time outside of class to complete assignments, projects, and exercises. Daily class times may vary. Request information to learn more.

PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

This course requires the following software and equipment:

External hard drive (generally costs $30-$200)
An SD Card

1-Semester Filmmaking Workshop

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Florence, Italy	September 20, 2026 – December 12, 2026 February 14, 2027 – March 8, 2027 September 19, 2027 – December 11, 2027	Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$13,423 Departmental Program Fee:$1,384

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Florence, Italy

September 20, 2026 – December 12, 2026

February 14, 2027 – March 8, 2027

September 19, 2027 – December 11, 2027

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$13,423

Departmental Program Fee:$1,384

Film School
Alumni

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Actor

Tracy Oliver

Filmmaker

Antonio Campos

Director | Writer | Producer

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1-Year Producing Program in NYC

Learn Media, Film, and TV Production at NYFA

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Faculty Highlights

Interview with NYFA New York Producing Chair, Neal Weisman

Interview with NYFA Los Angeles Producing Chair, Jenni Powell

Curriculum

The 1-Year Producing Program in New York curriculum includes:

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1-Year Producing Program (NYC)

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

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NYFA OPENS LATAM REACH WITH MASTER CLASS IN CREATIVE FILM FINANCING IN URUGUAY

Q&A with MFA Producing Alum Paul Hutchens About the Documentary Series ‘Life After’

Q&A-LIST SERIES WELCOMES ICONIC HORROR FILM & TV PRODUCER, ROY LEE

NYFA New York Producing Faculty: Interview with Neal Weisman

NYFA Los Angeles Producing Faculty: Interview with Jenni Powell

NYFA ALUM JOINS AS PRODUCER FOR OSCAR-NOMINATED FILM, “BESTIA”

NYFA PRODUCING ALUM MARTINA ROJAS MAKING A NAME IN HOLLYWOOD FROM ITALY

NYFA Welcomes Producer Hilary Shor to The Q&A-List Series

NYFA BFA Producing Alum Thandiwe Mlauli Founds South Africa’s First Woman-Led Animation Studio

New York Film Academy Producing Alum Alex Lebovici Produces ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’

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1-Year Screenwriting Program

Expand Your Screenwriting Skills at NYFA

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Faculty Highlights

Interview with New York Chair, Randall Dottin

Interview with Los Angeles Chair, Nunzio DeFilippis

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Program Details

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1-Year Screenwriting Program

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Screenwriting School Alumni

Mohamed Diab

Lucy Luna

Featured Content

NYFA New York Screenwriting Faculty: Interview with Randall Dottin

NYFA Los Angeles Screenwriting Faculty: Interview with Nunzio DeFilippis

NYFA WELCOMES SCREENWRITING ALUM AND MARVEL STUDIOS DIRECTOR MOHAMED DIAB TO LOS ANGELES FOR Q&A

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY (NYFA) WELCOMES SCRIPT CONSULTANT MICHAEL SCHULMAN

Q&A with ‘Station Eleven’ Showrunner Patrick Sommerville

Q&A with NYFA MFA Screenwriting Alum Cesia Cano

Filmmaking Alum Eva Gonzalez Szigriszt Attached as Writer For Facebook Watch’s “Woman in The Book” Animated Horror Series

NYFA Screenwriting Alum Jon Mann on New Show “Pub Crawl” and Working in the Canadian Film Industry

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Welcomes ‘John Wick’ Creator Derek Kolstad

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1-Year Cinematography Program

Learn Cinematography and Visual Storytelling at NYFA

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Faculty Highlights

Interview with NYFA New York Cinematography Chair, Piero Basso, AIC-IMAGO

Interview with NYFA Los Angeles Cinematography Chair, Anthony Richmond, ASC, BSC

Curriculum

The 1-Year Cinematography Program curriculum includes:

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1-Year Cinematography Program

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Cinematography School Alumni

Anna Franquesa Solano

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NYFA Los Angeles Cinematography Faculty: Interview with Anthony Richmond, ASC, BSC

NYFA New York Cinematography Faculty: Interview with Piero Basso, AIC-IMAGO

NYFA Documentary Professor Claudia Raschke is the Cinematographer for Peabody Award-Winning Doc “My Name is Pauli Murray”

NYFA DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING INSTRUCTOR CLAUDIA RASCHKE IS DP FOR CNN+ SERIES

NYFA CHAIR OF CINEMATOGRAPHY (LA) IS DP FOR THE BEATLES DOCU-SERIES

NYFA INSTRUCTOR TOMMY MADDOX-UPSHAW, ASC WINS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Q&A with Army Veteran and NYFA Photography and Cinematography Alum Xavier Velasquez

NYFA INSTRUCTOR SUKI MEDENCEVIC FEATURED IN ‘AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER’ TO DISCUSS AMAZON SERIES ‘THEM’

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