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Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking

As in all New York Film Academy programs, hands-on learning is emphasized.

We believe that Film directing classes are not theoretical explorations; they are practical classes designed to put candidates in the director's chair as quickly as possible. Candidates are encouraged to take creative risks and find their own voices as visual artists.

The MFA Film program offers candidates over 2,000 hours of hands-on instruction and production experience, whether they choose to complete 76 or 79 credits. Throughout their time here, our MFA Film candidates will shoot projects on 16mm film, 35mm film, High-Def, Super 16mm, and the RED Dragon camera system. All projects are edited digitally.

By the end of the MFA Film program, our graduates are expected to build a holistic skillset that includes all major aspects of the filmmaking craft, gain an enormous amount of production experience, and create 10 films of their own.

MFA FILMMAKING PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
Beginning on day one, our MFA Film candidates participate in an intensive sequence of classes in Film Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Digital Editing, Directing Actors and Production. While the theory they learn in the classroom is important, the heart of program is the production of original, short 16mm films. Candidates will team up to make these films, working in crews of three of four where each candidate will gain experience in writing, producing, directing and editing.

While working on each other’s films, MFA Film candidates will fill essential roles such as director of photography, assistant camera operator, and gaffer (lighting technician). This rigorous and holistic approach to filmmaking means that candidates leave the program with an understanding of every single part of the filmmaking process that will make them capable as a director and artist as well as flexible on set. Once MFA candidates master traditional film, they will move to using digital video technology.

Campus Information

Los Angeles

Located in the heart of Hollywood, New York Film Academy Los Angeles offers acting, film and media degrees, programs and workshops in a variety of visual storytelling disciplines, providing students with opportunities to hone the basics of the film and entertainment crafts. Surrounded by the best film studios in Los Angeles — Universal and Warner Bros. — students participate in hands-on production workshops on the prestigious Universal Studios backlot.

Florida

New York Film Academy South Beach, Florida offers an education in film and acting unlike any other film schools in Florida. Through our philosophy of “learning by doing,” students do not simply study the theory of their craft, but receive hands-on instruction in creating films and acting on screen throughout Miami.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

NYFA Employees thrive on creativity and diversity. NYFA also brings the following perks along!

Competitive Pay
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Health, Vision, Dental
Long-term Disability
Short-term Disability
Voluntary Term Life
Commuters Benefit
401k
Flexible Schedules
Work Life Balance
Fun Company Events
Check Out Equipment for Personal Projects
Attend Screenings and Q&As
Network and Build Professional Relationships
Professional Development Grants
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) - Health and Dependent

PSW Opportunity

3 Years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

To be admitted into the Master of Fine Arts program at NYFA, students must possess a Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education or a college or university outside of the U.S. that is recognized as a degree-granting institution by their respective governments. The ideal applicant must demonstrate a sincere passion and aptitude for visual storytelling and the ability and desire to pursue graduate-level work and scholarly research in his/her chosen discipline.

No particular major or minor is required as a prerequisite for admission, but applicants with a strong background in the visual arts are preferred. While an applicant’s GPA will be taken into consideration and is an important component of the admissions process, the strength of the candidate's Narrative Statement and Creative Portfolio is a significant determining factor for admission.

Upon submitting an initial application, applicants will be contacted by a NYFA admissions representative. The admissions representative will provide instructions on how to submit application materials.

MASTER OF ARTS

To be admitted into the Master of Arts program at NYFA, students must possess a Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education or a college or university outside of the U.S. that is recognized as a degree-granting institution by their respective governments. The ideal applicant must demonstrate a sincere passion and aptitude for visual storytelling and the ability and desire to pursue graduate-level work and scholarly research.

Demonstrate a certain level of English skills based on a minimum TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score. Minimum scores are:

TOEFL = 64 or above
IELTS = 5.0
Duolingo = 90 or above

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY

New York , New York ,United States