New York Film Academy

The New York Film Academy was established in 1992 by veteran producer Jerry Sherlock, who produced classics such as The Search for Red October. Encouraged by his friends who wanted to send their children to film school, but considered the rates too high, Sherlock built a school that was not only affordable but most importantly, focused on the idea of doing the learning. Blending a combination of conventional film school teaching with a modern approach, the Academy emphasizes coursework focused on students actually going out and making films as part of their coursework. Students compose, produce, direct, and edit their own original films while also working as crew members on their fellow classmates' films to obtain comprehensive on-set experience.

NYFA's programs include filmmaking, producing, screenwriting, cinematography, digital editing, documentary film, acting for film, 3D animation and visual effects, photography, game design, musical theatre, graphic design, and virtual reality, as well as an English as a Second Language (ESL) program that aims to combine traditiona... Read more

The New York Film Academy was established in 1992 by veteran producer Jerry Sherlock, who produced classics such as The Search for Red October. Encouraged by his friends who wanted to send their children to film school, but considered the rates too high, Sherlock built a school that was not only affordable but most importantly, focused on the idea of doing the learning. Blending a combination of conventional film school teaching with a modern approach, the Academy emphasizes coursework focused on students actually going out and making films as part of their coursework. Students compose, produce, direct, and edit their own original films while also working as crew members on their fellow classmates' films to obtain comprehensive on-set experience.

NYFA's programs include filmmaking, producing, screenwriting, cinematography, digital editing, documentary film, acting for film, 3D animation and visual effects, photography, game design, musical theatre, graphic design, and virtual reality, as well as an English as a Second Language (ESL) program that aims to combine traditional language learning with activities related to the arts.

Students at NYFA campuses in New York City, Los Angeles, and South Beach, Miami, can receive their degree while students at NYFA Gold Coast, Australia, can immerse themselves in long-and short-term conservatory programs and workshops.

$21,633 is the usual New York Film Academy's first year financial aid deal. Approximately 66.0% of first year students receive some financial aid, the majority of which is scholarships and grants.