The New York Film Academy (NYFA) is a for-profit private film and acting school. NYFA has five campuses and many destination programs around the world. NYFA has additional ten locations to provide experiential learning to new performing arts students. New York Film Academy offers 26 programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level across film, acting, and media.

To secure admission to the NYFA, students does not require any minimum GPA or score requirements. Each department has a separate creative portfolio requirement. Applicants must ensure that their creative portfolio is submitted. Additionally, applicants are interviewed as a part of the application process by an admissions committee member.

New York Film Academy is home to around 1,900 students including over 1,300 undergraduates. The estimated cost of attendance at NYFA doe an international student is around 44 lakhs to 48 lakhs. This cost includes a tuition fee ranging between 20.54 lakhs- 29.43 lakhs depending upon the course and campus location. 

New York Film Academy Campus

The New York city’s urban campus offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees, Conservatory programs running for a year or two years, and short-term workshops.Bachelor degrees are also offered in Acting for Film and Filmmaking. The campus has infrastructure to teach acting and other technical aspects of filmmaking to the students and is equipped with dubbing rooms, performance areas, makeup rooms etc. required for the learning.

  • The LA Campus provides working opportunities while studying. On this campus the admissions are taken on a rolling basis and the glamour world of the city adds to the teachings.
  • The South Beach Florida campus also has bachelors and masters programs to offer. The Gold Coast Australia campus also has short and long term programs on offer.

New York Film Academy Accommodations

The cost of accommodation at NYFA varies depending on the location, type of accommodation, and length of stay. NYFA offers several housing options for its students, including on-campus housing and off-campus housing. ost of accommodation in New York City is generally higher than in other cities, and the New York Film Academy's on-campus accommodation options are relatively affordable compared to other housing options in the area.

On-Campus Accommodation

The New York Film Academy provides on-campus accommodation options for students who want to stay close to the school. The cost of on-campus accommodation at the New York Film Academy varies depending on the type of accommodation chosen. The school offers two types of on-campus accommodation - dormitories and apartments.

Residence Price Range (in USD/Month) Price Range (in INR/Month)
Dorms (Double room accommodation) 1800 1.48 lakhs 
Apartments (shared) 1000- 2500 82 thousand- 2.05 lakhs
Furnished studio apartment 2200 18.1 lakhs 

Off-Campus Accommodation

To find off-campus accommodation at NYFA, the housing Department can assist students in finding an apartment or residential option for both long and short-term stays. Unless otherwise specified, all alternatives are within walking/biking distance of our campuses.

Type of Accommodation Average Rent (USD/Month) Average Rent (INR/Month)
Shared Apartment 1,200 - 1,800 88 thousand - 1.32 lakhs
Studio Apartment 1,800 - 2,500 1.32 lakhs - 1.80 lakhs
1-Bedroom Apartment 2,500 - 3,500 1.80 lakhs- 2.52 lakhs
2-Bedroom Apartment 3,500 - 4,500 2.52 lakhs - 3.24 lakhs

New York Film Academy Programs

The New York Film Academy offers a wide range of degree programs that allow students to focus on the development of their chosen skill, whether it be Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Photography, Game Design, or another of our many Visual and Performing Arts degrees. All degree programs are available at the Academy's Los Angeles campus, and students can also pursue an MFA or BFA Degree in Filmmaking, Acting, or Photography at the Academy's South Beach campus.

New York Film Academy Admissions

Known for its experiential education, the academy is a popular choice for international students to learn acting, photography, film making and other related subject areas. The academy tries to make things easy for the prospective students and lists all the requirements to help the students prepare their application complete in all respects in the initial attempt itself.

New York Film Academy UG Admissions

Category Requirement
Application Portal Official website
Application Fee 75 USD 
GPA Requirement Average GPA- 3.9 i.e 92%
English proficiency test scores TOEFL IBT: 68 | IELTS: 5.5
Additional Requirement Narrative statement | Letter Of Recommendation | Creative portfolio

New York Film Academy PG Admissions

Category Requirement
Application Portal MFA Application
Application Fee PG Programs- 75 USD | MBA- 250 USD
GPA Requirement Minimum GPA- 3.5 i.e 89%
English proficiency test scores TOEFL IBT: 79 | IELTS: 6.5
Additional Requirement Statement of Purpose | Letter of Recommendation | Creative portfolio (differ according to the program)

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New York Film Academy Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance at the New York Film Academy varies depending on the program of study and campus location. The following is a general overview of the estimated cost of attendance for the 2023-2024 academic year at the LA or South Beach Campus and New York City campus:

LA or South Beach Campus

Expense Type Estimated Annual Cost (in USD) Estimated Annual Cost (in INR)
Room and Board Off Campus 19,800 16.28 lakhs
Transportation 936 77 thousand
Personal and Misc. 3924 3.22 lakhs
Loan Fees 306 23 thousand

New York Campus

Expense Type Estimated Annual Cost (in USD) Estimated Annual Cost (in INR)
Housing 17721 14.57 lakhs
Transportation 1143 94 thousand
Personal and Misc. 3924 3.22 lakhs
Loan Fees 306 23 thousand
Food 4500 3.70 lakhs

New York Film Academy Scholarships

Students with excellent academic records have merit based awards and those who can successfully demonstrate the financial need can get need based financial help. Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship- Acceptance in MFA and a nomination by Enrollment Advisor or Relevant Faculty/Staff are required to receive award amounts ranging from 5,000-10,000 USD annually. Need-based Tuition Assistance is offered on presenting financial documents like bank statements. Though very few international students receive this aid, it is still open for application.

New York Film Academy Alumni

NYFA students represent over 120 different nations across our New York City, Los Angeles, and South Beach campuses, and this diversity adds to the creative atmosphere and develops a unique artistic community. NYFA has some of the most popular personalities in filmmaking, direction, production, and acting. 

New York Film Academy Notable Alumni

Alumni Name Profession Achievement
Luv Ranjan Filmmaker Directed successful Bollywood films such as "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" and "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety".
Gauri Shinde Filmmaker Directed critically acclaimed Bollywood films such as "English Vinglish" and "Dear Zindagi".
Imran Khan Actor Appeared in successful Bollywood films such as "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na" and "Delhi Belly".
Kangana Ranaut Actress Won four National Film Awards for her performances in Bollywood films such as "Queen" and "Tanu Weds Manu Returns".
Bill Hader Actor, Comedian Nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on "Saturday Night Live" and "Barry".
Matthew Ivy Filmmaker Directed the award-winning short film "Lunch Lady".
Paul Dano Actor, Filmmaker Received critical acclaim for his roles in films such as "There Will Be Blood" and "Little Miss Sunshine". Directed his first feature film "Wildlife" in 2018.
Laura Snow Screenwriter Co-wrote the screenplay for the Academy Award-nominated animated film "The Breadwinner".

Many of today's top filmmakers believe the New York Film Academy to be the best hands-on film school in the world. Our student body is astonishingly diversified. NYFA, with its 5 campuses, is one of the colleges with the biggest international population. The academy conducts various workshops as per various timelines throughout the year at different locations. 

The New York Film Academy was founded on the philosophy that "learning by doing" combined with best industry practices is more valuable than years of theoretical study for filmmakers and actors. This educational model allows students to achieve more in less time than at all other film or acting schools in the world.

FAQs

Ques. What are the basic admission requirements for international studentss at NYFA?

Ans: To secure admission at NYFA international students requires mentioned below documents:

  • Completed application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcript
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Creative portfolio
  • Proof of English proficiency

Ques. What is the admissions policy at the NYFA?

Ans. The certificate programs or seminars have an open rolling admissions policy. You can apply online, download an application, or have one mailed to you. Applications are accepted all year long until the programs or seminars are full.

Ques. What are the english proficiency scores required by NYFA?

Ans. The minimum english proficiency scores required by NYFA are:

Exasm UG PG
TOEFL iBT 68 79
IELTS 5.5 6.5

Ques. What is the tuition fee for an 8-week online filmmaking (part-time) workshop?

Ans. The online 8-week online course for filmmaking will cost 21.12 lakhs- 29.43 lakhs.

Ques. Is there a program or workshop for a candidate with no film experience?

Ans. Yes, the Academy's workshops and courses are intended to introduce applicants with little or no filmmaking experience to the discipline, as well as to reaffirm the aspects of successful filmmaking for those with prior experience or instruction.

Ques. What is the policy for international students?

Ans. Students from all around the world are accepted at the Academy. All adult international students applying to NYFA must pay a $150 International Student Fee.