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New York Film Academy

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) is a leading film study institute

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About New York Film Academy
LocationNew York, USA
Languages of instructionEnglish
Year established1992
Tuition feefrom 37 282 USD

New York Film Academy is one of the largest film institutes in the United States, founded in 1992. A number of cinema  celebrities send their children to study at NYFA. These are such famous directors as T. Gilliam, S. Spielberg, D. Romero, S. Frears, actors A. Pacino, S. Sarandon, R. Downey Jr., P. Brosnan, S. Stone.

 

NYFA has facilities for all kinds of activities. The class consists of an average of 16 students. There are even fewer groups during acting classes. All classes are conducted exclusively in English.

The program is implemented according to the 2nd main lines. The student immediately plunges into the cinema. He is given some independence during the execution of the project. For example, in the 1st year of film directing, you will have to create scripts, do the work of a director, edit, and help classmates shoot an average of 28 projects. The student also gets a comprehensive filmmaking experience. For example, overlapping programs allow students of acting courses

contact specialists such as film directors, screenwriters, editors, and producers. In any future specialty, the student will go through every stage of filmmaking, being involved in the work of the film crew.

 

The hosts of lectures and seminars are often invited famous film figures: actors B. Stiller, D. G. Levitt, producer T. Hope, screenwriters D. Koepp, P. Schroeder, film directors P. Haggis, D. Schumacher. The Academy's projects include an advertisement that was shot together with independent filmmaker A. Ferrara.

 

Training programs

NYFA currently offers:

  • 1- and 2-year programs.
  • Bachelor course.
  • Magistracy.
  • Short courses.
  • Summer study programs.
  • Seminars.
  • Vacation programs.
  • Children's camps.
  • Language courses.

 

Specialties

A film director. Director of digital cinema. Documentary Filmmaker

The Faculty of Directing trains producers, screenwriters, and production managers, and teaches them how to shoot and edit any films using professional equipment. During the training, a portfolio is formed for potential customers. Each student regularly participates in projects implemented by his classmates and in the creation of film crews. With any future specialty, he will receive important knowledge that will be given to him by directors, producers, screenwriters who have achieved fame and many awards.

 

Film and television actor. Actor of musical theaters

Teaching in this specialty is conducted by Hollywood veterans, honored figures of independent cinema, as well as Broadway, who teach according to their hearts and can develop the talent of an actor in each of the students, regardless of the level of training.

 

Digital film journalism

Students will be introduced to basic information about the methods currently used by NBC NEWS professionals. Students will be able to attend the filming of TV programs such as "Nightly News" on NBC. The journalists themselves are filming, directing and presenting their reports.

 

Film and television producer

The producers face many challenges in their work, related to a lot of issues. On the 1st day of study, students will take part in practical classes with a quick acquisition of skills that producers need.

 

Photo

Thanks to the intensive course, students will be able to gain skills in shooting any project in different styles. As a gift, each student will be presented with a Canon 5D Mark II professional camera. During their studies, students will learn the basics of photography, which uses Photoshop.

 

3D Animation

After completing this course, the student will be able to find a job in a rapidly developing field called 3D Animation. The achievements of the course students include the ability to develop and create animated films. Students participate in every stage of making the film.

 

Film drama

In addition to mastering the technical aspects of filming, students of this faculty will have to learn acting while working in front of the cameras. They learn to use light by creating on-screen images and interacting with the filmmaker. A screenwriter should be, first of all, a good storyteller.

 

Video Game Design

Working in one of the most intensively developing entertainment industries, the development of computer games, requires, in addition to technical knowledge, also the ability to create exciting stories. To make a career in this industry, you need to understand the connection between the gaming industry and everything that is popular on TV and in movies today.

 

Screenwriter

Today, the scriptwriter plays an equally important role in the creation of the film than the director. The saying that a bad movie is possible with a great script, but a good movie is impossible with an unimportant script, remains true to this day. Students create scripts under the tutelage of mentors who have already gained fame.

 

Editing direction

The easy-to-use Final Cut Pro software is a tool that allows you to mount digital videos, as well as movies, and is used in video editing at home. Students, in collaboration with qualified teachers who are certified by Apple, assemble the material, gaining valuable experience and complete knowledge of compositions, styles, and content. At the end of the course, the student will have to complete three tasks. He has the right to add them to his portfolio.

 

The tuition fee for 1 academic year starts from 30,000 USD

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