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.

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Faculty Highlights

Interview with New York Chair, Randall Dottin

Interview with Los Angeles Chair, Nunzio DeFilippis

Screenwriting
School Alumni

Mohamed Diab  

Mohamed Diab

Director | Writer

 
María Mínguez  

María Mínguez

Screenwriter

 
Lucy Luna  

Lucy Luna

Screenwriter | Director

 
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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. To learn about the one-year Diploma program at NYFA Australia, please click here.

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.