1-Semester Acting for Film Program

NYFA

1-Semester Acting for Film Program

Acting Classes in Florence, Italy

NYFA’s one-semester full-time acting for film classes in Florence, Italy equip students with the preparatory building blocks of film acting. In addition to essential acting techniques and acting for the camera, students will also study voice, movement and the fundamentals of film production. Many students use this program as a study abroad opportunity to earn college credit.

Program DescriptionProgram Name: 1-Semester Acting for Film Program

In the one-semester program in Acting for Film, students build a strong foundation in acting, studying techniques rooted in the theater, but applied to screen acting. Students participate in a broad array of core acting classes that introduce them to finding the actor within, while simultaneously training their instrument to do the kind of technical, emotional, and physical work necessary for film acting. Students will gain confidence working in front of the camera and will also act in a live performance. The duration of the programs vary by campus. In Florence, the program will run for twelve weeks.

To learn more about the NYFA’s acting classes in Florence, Italy see NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information.

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.

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

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

Study Abroad

For students that meet the application requirements, our 1-Semester Acting for Film Program may be used as a study abroad opportunity. After successfully completing the program, students will have the option to receive a regionally accredited transcript, offering transferability of credits. *Students should confirm credit policies at their institution. To learn more, please visit our study abroad page.

*As the acceptance of transfer credits is always governed by the receiving school, NYFA makes no representation that credits awarded by NYFA will be accepted or applied toward the completion of any degree or certificate by any other postsecondary institution.

1-Semester Acting for Film Program

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Florence, Italy	September 20, 2026 – December 12, 2026 February 14, 2027 – February 8, 2027 September 19, 2027 – December 11, 2027	Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$13,423 Departmental Program Fee:$40

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Florence, Italy

September 20, 2026 – December 12, 2026

February 14, 2027 – February 8, 2027

September 19, 2027 – December 11, 2027

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$13,423

Departmental Program Fee:$40

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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.

15 Week Online Business Of Acting: Auditioning for Television and Film

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Online	August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026	Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:N/A

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Online

August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:N/A

15-Week Online Documentary Filmmaking And Micro Docs

NYFA

15-Week Online Documentary Filmmaking And Micro Docs

Learn How To Create Nonfiction Films

In the 15-Week Online Documentary Filmmaking And Micro Docs Workshop, students learn the fundamental aspects of narrative and documentary filmmaking and are introduced to the arena of digital social media micro docs. Through a series of lectures, in-class screenings, and practicum assignments, award-winning filmmakers shepherd students through the production of three original 1-5 minute documentaries which can be made traditionally or as social media micro docs. Films include an Observational Film, Interview Film, and Final Film.

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 15-Week Online Documentary Filmmaking And Micro Docs

Production and post-production of all films created in this workshop can be accomplished using a home computer and a smartphone. As each film is completed, students screen their work with their classmates and instructors and engage in feedback sessions and discussions.

Prerequisites – This is an introductory workshop, no prerequisites are required, nor is any prior experience expected.

To learn more, request more information.

Class Details

The 15-Week Online Documentary Filmmaking And Micro Docs Workshop include directing, documentary storytelling, camera & lighting, producing, and editing.

Times and Breakdown by Week

The 15-Week workshops follow the same curriculum as the 4-Week Workshops spread over 15 weeks and are designed to meet the needs of students with other commitments. The 15-Week workshops will meet as a class with a live instructor Tuesdays and Thursdays, with an additional class on Wednesdays for weeks 14 and 15.

Scheduled classes are as follows:

1 x 2.5-hour class on each meeting day, as indicated above.
There are two program schedule options to choose from:
All 15-Week Online workshops (excluding Screenwriting) are offered in Time Zone Option 1: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time (for the start time for other time zones, click here)

Total Course Hours = 80

Week 1 – 2:

Documentary Storytelling / Directing & Pre-Producing An Original Doc / Smartphone Cinematography
Practicum: Shoot Observational Film

Week 3 – 5:

Editing
Directing Interviews / Smartphone Cinematography / Interviews & Zoom Interviews
Practicum: Edit Observational Film / Shoot Interview Film

Week 6 – 9:

Sound Editing Techniques
Directing the 1st Person Documentary / Documentary Storytelling – Pitch & Action; Sequence Beats / Producing Archival Footage
Practicum: Edit Interview Film / Shoot and Gather Materials for Final Project

Week 10 – 15:

Advanced Editing Techniques / Supervised Editing Sessions
Directing Feedback / Producing: Distribution
Practicum: Edit Final Film / Workshop Rough & Fine Cuts

Program and Software Requirements

This course requires the following software and equipment:

Smart Phone with a camera
Filmic Pro app (additional student cost is approximately $14.99)
DaVinci Resolve Editing Software (no additional student cost)
Laptop or desktop computer with minimum specs for editing

Suggested Resources

External hard drive (optional) would cost an additional $30-$200
Voice Record (PRO) app which is free to download

15-Week Online Documentary Filmmaking And Micro Docs

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Online	August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026	Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:N/A Program Duration: 15-Weeks

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Online

August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:N/A

Program Duration: 15-Weeks

15-Week Online Acting for Film Workshop

NYFA

15-Week Online Acting For Film Workshop

Develop Your Acting Skills at NYFA

The 15-Week Online Acting for Film Workshop is part-time and held in the evenings, making it the ideal program for individuals balancing the workshop with other responsibilities. The two principal areas of concentration in this intensive program are Acting for Film and Scene Study and coincide in creating short, filmed scenes in which students act. The edited scenes are the main projects of the workshop. Scene Study emphasizes the theory and practice of the basic elements of the acting craft, using Stanislavsky’s system. Acting for Film classes aim to train students for the requirements of acting on a film set.

Program Description Program Name: 15-Week Online Acting For Film Workshop

The 15-Week Online Acting for Film Workshop encourages students to break down physical and internal inhibitions and helps each student find the most effective personal sources for creating truthful characters. Students should be prepared to perform in non-traditional acting classes that emphasize the construction and control of character.

The educational objectives of the 15-Week Acting for Film Workshop are as follows:

Break a scene down into beats, create an emotional arc, establish an objective, and develop strategies to overcome obstacles to achieving the objective; define playable actions.
Deepen the actor’s connection to their voice and body, allowing them to free up natural impulses and hone their ability to express themselves effectively.
Modulate a performance to fit the framing of shots, from establishing to close-up; use dramatic action, observation, and characterization through scene work; apply text analysis to scripted material.

As the program is constructed to deliver a great deal of content quickly, it is an exceptional opportunity for a total immersion experience. Classes will meet twice a week, and students will need to do some preparation outside of class.

Prerequisites – This is an introductory workshop, no prerequisites are required, nor any prior experience expected.

To learn more, request more information.

Class Details

Acting For Film

In this course, students learn the basics of film acting: calibrating performances based on shot size and angle, eye line, hitting marks, emotional and physical continuity, and strength and imagination in acting choices. Students are assigned scenes from produced screenplays and plays, filmed via the online platform with instructor guidance. Additionally, there will be discussions about filmcraft, the business of acting and auditioning.

Acting Technique and Scene Study

This course builds a foundation of acting through the execution of a written scene. By working on sections of plays and screenplays, actors learn the basic concepts of scene study: defining objectives; breaking the scene down into beats; understanding the arc; pursuing the objective; playing actions; and working to overcome obstacles.

Voice and movement exercises will also be explored so students can work toward an expressive and free voice and body. Each student will gain insight into effectively freeing their instrument, providing the necessary tools to bring dimension to all roles.

Times and Breakdown by Week

The 15-Week Online Acting for Film Workshop follows the same curriculum as the on-campus 4-Week Workshop, but is spread over 15 weeks, and are designed to meet the needs of students who have other commitments. The 15-Week Workshop meets as a class with a live instructor Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes maybe scheduled on Wednesday occasionally.

Scheduled classes are as follows:

1 x 2.5 hour class on each meeting day, as indicated above.
There are two program schedule options to choose from: All 15-Week Online workshops (excluding Screenwriting) are offered in Time Zone Option 1: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 – 6:30 p.m., Pacific Time (for the start time for other time zones, click here)
There will be a total of 80 hours of class time for 15-week online workshops.

Program and Software Requirements

This course requires the following software and equipment:

Laptop or desktop computer
Smartphone with a camera

Suggested Resources

Blue or grey backdrop (optional)
Lapel microphone (attaches to a smartphone, optional)
Ring light (optional)

15-Week Online Acting for Film Workshop

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Online	August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026	Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:N/A Program Duration: 15-Week

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Online

August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:N/A

Program Duration: 15-Week

15-Week Online Part-Time Producing Workshop

NYFA

15-Week Online Part-Time Producing Workshop

Learn How To Produce Content at NYFA

A Producer oversees and manages all aspects of creating a film, television show, or multimedia project. In the 15-Week Online Producing Workshop, students get a comprehensive overview of the entire producing process, learning through hands-on projects under the guidance of industry professionals. Students will take courses that include Producer’s Craft, Line Producing, Pitching, Entertainment Law, Film Finance, and Film Festival Strategies, as well as an introduction to the various crafts of filmmaking. Graduates of the program will gain practical and pragmatic skills, tools, and knowledge, enabling them to develop and hone their creative skills.

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 15-Week Online Producing Workshop

The 15-Week Online Producing Workshop is an opportunity for aspiring Producers to explore every aspect of Creative Producing and get an introduction to Screenwriting, Directing, Camera/Lighting, Sound, and Editing. Students also learn how to use Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting software.

Prerequisites – This is an introductory workshop, no prerequisites are required, nor is any prior experience expected.

To learn more, request more information.

Class Details

Producer’s Craft
This course explores every aspect of the Producing process. From identifying ideas through the development of scripts, assembling commercially viable packages, as well as financing, production, marketing, and distribution, Producer’s Craft lays the groundwork for students to develop their passion. Through lectures, discussions of industry developments, handouts, and individual research assignments, students get hands-on experience.

Line Producing
Students learn about the physical aspects of production: scheduling and budgeting, crew descriptions, paperwork and reporting mechanisms (permits, call sheets, production reports), pay rates, working with unions, insurance guidelines, and more. Students are instructed in the use of Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting software.

Pitching
Pitching is an essential producing skill. In this class, students learn the appropriate pitching techniques for a variety of meetings and settings. Each student will practice and gain critical and fundamental pitching skills, including writing effective loglines, identifying the audience, and perfecting the pitch.

Entertainment Law
Producing students will study legal issues regarding television, films, recordings, live performances, and other aspects of the entertainment industry, including copyright, intellectual property, talent representation, and financing/distribution arrangements.

Story and Screenwriting
Producers play a key role in the development of scripts. Students will gain firsthand knowledge of fundamental screenwriting elements such as structure, conflict, character, premise, plot, and thematic point of view. They will gain insight into working with writers, story analysis, and overall management of the development process.

Film Finance
This course focuses on successful strategies employed in the finance of studio and independent films. Topics include equity investment, sales agents, foreign territories, pre–sales, gap financing, production incentives, subsidies, and government funds, as well as the revenue waterfall, for instance, how investors get their money back.

TV Industry Overview
An introduction to the way television is developed, produced, and sold. Covering diverse topics such as the roles of various TV producers, Reality TV, Licensing and Syndication, deficit financing, TV packaging, TV Studios, Pilot season, The Upfront, Nielson ratings, Product integration, the foreign TV market, and Old vs. New TV business models, including streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon.

Film Festival Strategies
With the proliferation of film festivals around the world, this course will offer an opportunity at a “low cost” option for the submission of their films and a means to develop a film community of their own. Film Festivals are expanding as technology explodes in the digital universe. Topics include festival selection, social media campaigns, and the case study of a specific film to examine the process of working the festival circuit and achieving potential distribution deals.

Case Studies
This course will use specific in-depth examples of an already produced project to introduce students to the specific issues, problems, and solutions of the development, financing, pre-production, production, post-production, distribution, and exhibition of studio and independent films.

Film Crafts
Producers must have a fundamental understanding of the various crafts involved in the filmmaking process:

Intro to Camera/Lighting: Students learn the basic fundamentals of using a camera and light for film capture utilizing the latest digital technology. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with basic production cameras and lighting issues.
Intro to Sound: An overview of sound production recording to understand the importance of sound, to learn to record sound in different environments, and to assemble and troubleshoot the sound recording equipment.
Intro to Editing: Students will learn the fundamentals of editing. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with simple editorial production issues. Topics include Introduction to Editing Theory, Interface, and Workflow, components of FCP and terminology, how to “log and transfer” HD footage and organize media, and introduction to basic editing tools.
Directing for Producers
Understanding the role of the Director helps a Producer run a set. This overview of directing will introduce the student to the language of directing and the basic elements of the director’s craft, including working with actors, composition and blocking, shots and shot lists, continuity, text vs. subtext, crew positions, and the budgetary restraints of the creative process.

Times and Breakdown by Week

Scheduled classes are as follows:

1 x 2.5-hour class on each meeting day, as indicated above.
There are two program schedule options to choose from:
All 15-Week Online workshops (excluding Screenwriting) are offered in Time Zone Option 1: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time (for the start time for other time zones, click here)

Total Course Hours = 80

Program and Software Requirements

This course requires the following software and equipment:

Laptop or desktop computer
Movie Magic Scheduling and Movie Magic Budgeting software ($300 using NYFA student discount code, shared during the course)

Students will own the Movie Magic Scheduling and Movie Magic Budgeting software even after the course is completed.

15-Week Online Part-Time Producing Workshop

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Online	May 6, 2026 – August 16, 2026 August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026	Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:N/A Program Duration: 15-Weeks

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Online

May 6, 2026 – August 16, 2026

August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:N/A

Program Duration: 15-Weeks

4-Week Online Screenwriting – Story & Structure Workshop

NYFA

4-Week Online Screenwriting – Story & Structure Workshop

Learn Screenwriting From Anywhere

The 4-Week intensive Online Screenwriting story and structure program will provide students with the essential building blocks of story – structure, character, dialog, and industry-standard formatting. Through immersion students learn to develop a character, build story themes, and become familiar with essential screenwriting language. Students will be guided by our industry experts and learn key foundational screenwriting concepts and tools to effectively develop their stories.

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 4-Week Online Screenwriting – Story & Structure Workshop

The Online Screenplay, Story and Structure workshop consists of immersive in-class writing exercises, individual writing, reading aloud of student work in class, and workshop discussions. Students will apply their knowledge from the Elements of Screenwriting course to the creation of their own treatment for a feature-length screenplay.

Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: Building viable concepts for feature films, Character Arcs, Constructing theme, How to process notes, Developing the Character, Antagonists, Dialogue, Writing the Visual Image, Introduction to Final Draft, Theme, Conflict, Flashbacks, Fantasy Sequences and Dream Sequences.

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

Class Details

Elements of Screenwriting
This class provides the basics of narrative structure, screenplay formatting, and plotting and developing your feature screenplay idea. It also teaches specific skills like dialogue, subtext, exposition, elements of a scene, character arcs, and theme. Students will write practice scenes and discuss storytelling and the basic and in-depth tools of feature screenwriting.

Feature Workshop
This class is a workshop, for developing story ideas and turning them into feature screenplay ideas. Students will bring in multiple ideas, and workshop them with classmates under the guidance of their instructor until they pick an idea to plot as a feature screenplay. Then they will plot that idea in detail, figuring out the broad structure before focusing in on the plotting details and eventually generating a treatment and a beat sheet for a ready-to-write feature screenplay.

TIMES AND BREAKDOWN BY WEEK

All classes for this workshop are scheduled Monday – Friday from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, EST and then from 2:30pm – 4:30pm EST.

*Exact weekdays are subject to change due to holidays.

Total Course Hours = 80

PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

This course requires the following software and equipment:

Laptop or desktop computer
Smartphone with a camera

4-Week Online Screenwriting – Story & Structure Workshop

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Online	July 27, 2026 – August 21, 2026	2025 Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Online

July 27, 2026 – August 21, 2026

2025 Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

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4-Week Online Screenwriting – Television Pilot Workshop

NYFA

4-Week Online Screenwriting – Television Pilot Workshop

Learn Screenwriting From Anywhere

The 4-Week intensive Online Television Writing program prepares the emerging screenwriter for every phase of TV Storytelling; from developing a concept, building characters, and pitching their ideas to crafting an outline and ultimately writing the teaser and first act of a teleplay (Half-Hour Sitcom or One-Hour Drama). Students will learn foundational screenwriting skills and concepts from our experts through immersive projects and exercises.

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 4-Week Online Screenwriting – Television Pilot Workshop

In the 4-Week Intensive Online Television Writing program students will learn foundational screenwriting concepts and be exposed to several television genres as a foundation to build competency when writing. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: the anatomy of the sitcom, building the one-hour drama, and the differences between network and cable shows. Students will complete the program with a Completed Series Proposal, a Pilot Beat Sheet, and a written Teaser for their Pilot.

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

Class Details

Television Writing
Under the guidance of the instructor, the Television Writing Workshop exposes students to different TV formats and genres and helps them develop the concept and voice of their show. Students will initially pitch three ideas – one of which will be the basis for their original television pilot. Once students choose their main story idea, they will pitch, plot, outline the story and create a show bible. In the last week of the program students will write the teaser and first act of their teleplay.

Elements of Dramatic Narrative For Television
This narrative theory course introduces students to paradigms, processes and tools to help create their teleplay. Specifically, the course exposes students to a variety of television genres as a foundation to build competency when writing either the half hour sit-com or the one hour drama. Students will attend screenings and lectures, complete quizzes, participate in extensive class discussions, and engage in writing exercises to assist in the creation of the story pitch, outline and show bible.

TIMES AND BREAKDOWN BY WEEK

All classes for this workshop are scheduled Monday – Friday from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, EST and then from 2:30pm – 4:30pm EST.

*Exact weekdays are subject to change due to holidays.

Total Course Hours = 80

PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

This course requires the following software and equipment:

Laptop or desktop computer
Smartphone with a camera

4-Week Online Screenwriting – Television Pilot Workshop

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Online	July 27, 2026 – August 21, 2026	2025 Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Online

July 27, 2026 – August 21, 2026

2025 Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

Alumni

Meshal Al Jaser

Writer | Actor | Director

4-Week Online Film & TV Producing Workshop

NYFA

4-Week Online Film & TV Producing Workshop

Learn How To Produce Content at NYFA

A Producer oversees and manages all aspects of creating a film, television show, or multimedia project. In the 4-Week Online Film and TV Producing Workshop, students get a comprehensive overview of this process and learn through a series of hands-on projects. Under the guidance of industry professionals, students take courses including Producer’s Craft, Line Producing, Pitching, Entertainment Law, Film Finance, and Film Festival Strategies, as well as an introduction to the various crafts of filmmaking. Graduates of the program will gain practical and pragmatic skills, tools, and knowledge, enabling them to develop and hone their creative skills.

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 4-Week Online Film and TV Producing Workshop

The 4-Week Online Film and TV Producing Workshop is an opportunity for aspiring Producers to explore every aspect of Creative Producing and get an introduction to Screenwriting, Directing, Camera/Lighting, Sound, and Editing. Students also learn how to use Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting software.

Prerequisites – This is an introductory workshop, no prerequisites are required, nor is any prior experience expected.

To learn more, request more information.

Class Details

Film Crafts
Producers must have a fundamental understanding of the various crafts involved in the filmmaking process:

Intro to Camera/Lighting: Students learn the basic fundamentals of using a camera and light for film capture utilizing the latest digital technology. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with basic production cameras and lighting issues.
Intro to Sound: An overview of sound production recording to understand the importance of sound, to learn to record sound in different environments, and to assemble and troubleshoot the sound recording equipment.
Intro to Editing: Students will learn the fundamentals of editing. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with simple editorial production issues. Topics include Introduction to Editing Theory, Interface, and Workflow, components of FCP and terminology, how to “log and transfer” HD footage and organize media, and introduction to basic editing tools.
Directing for Producers
Understanding the role of the Director helps a Producer run a set. This overview of directing will introduce the student to the language of directing and the basic elements of the director’s craft, including working with actors, composition and blocking, shots and shot lists, continuity, text vs. subtext, crew positions, and the budgetary restraints of the creative process.

Times and Breakdown by Week

The 4-Week Online Film and TV Producing Workshop runs Monday through Friday.

Scheduled classes are as follows:

2 x 2-hour classes per day (4 hours a day in total)
Times of classes: 12:00 -2:00 p.m. and 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time

Translated to different time zones, the class hours are:

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Pacific Time;
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Central European Time

Total Course Hours = 80

Program and Software Requirements

This course requires the following software and equipment:

Laptop or desktop computer
Smartphone with a camera
Movie Magic Scheduling and Movie Magic Budgeting software ($300 using NYFA student discount code, shared during the course)

Students will own the Movie Magic Scheduling and Movie Magic Budgeting software even after the course is completed.

4-Week Online Film & TV Producing Workshop

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Online	October 12, 2026 – November 6, 2026	Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:N/A Program Duration: 4-Weeks

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Online

October 12, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:N/A

Program Duration: 4-Weeks

15-Week Online Screenplay Story & Structure

NYFA

15-Week Online Screenplay Story & Structure

Learn How To Write a Screenplay at NYFA

In the 15-Week Online Story and Structure Screenplay Workshop, students study the basics of feature screenwriting and feature screenplay story structure. From format and framework to how to write specific types of scenes, such as phone calls, montages and dreams, students investigate in-depth writing tools and techniques, such as screenplay structure, story, and use of subtext and exposition in dialogue.

This program is project-based and intensive, and is a great fit for aspiring screenwriters who want to strengthen their narrative storytelling skills.

This workshop has two class time options. Students must commit to one of the following two schedules (this will be the schedule time for the length of the program):

Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Pacific Time/8 p.m. Eastern Time
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Pacific Time/1 p.m. Eastern Time

Students meet once per week for 3 hours (two 1.5-hour sessions with a 30-minute break).

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 15-Week Online Screenplay Story and Structure Workshop

During this hands-on workshop, students learn how to structure their screenplay and write a film treatment, detailing the feel and flow of a story for a feature film. They study how to generate and develop stories, finding out the answers to questions such as: Where do stories come from? How do we find them in the world around us? What is the difference between a good idea and a good story?

Students will plot a feature film idea and create a treatment that they will then break into a detailed beat sheet. Lastly, they will begin work on the script, writing the first sequence to get the feel of the script. After completing this program, many students continue their scripts by enrolling in our 15-Week Online Screenplay Workshop.

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

15-Week Online Screenplay Story & Structure

Location	Program Start Date and End Date	Tuition
Online	May 6, 2026 – August 18, 2026 August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026	Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee Tuition:$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0

Location

Program Start Date and End Date

Tuition

Online

May 6, 2026 – August 18, 2026

August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

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Meshal Al Jaser

Writer | Actor | Director

1-Semester Acting for Film Program

Acting Classes in Florence, Italy

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Program DescriptionProgram Name: 1-Semester Acting for Film Program

Study Abroad

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1-Semester Acting for Film Program

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

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Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 15-Week Online Documentary Filmmaking And Micro Docs

Class Details

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