NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY The Academy was founded in 1992 so that top quality education in filmmaking is made available to anyone with the drive and ambition to make films. The Academy opened its doors in 1992 in Robert DeNiro‘s Tribeca Film Center. Since that time, the Academy has developed its own facilities in Manhattan‘s Union Square and Soho. It also opened Film Academies at Universal Studios in Los Angeles and London UK, England. During the summer, the Academy offers short-term programs at a number of additional locations, including Harvard University; Disney-MGM Studios-Florida; Paris, France; and Florence, Italy. Each year hundreds of students of all occupations, races, ethnicities, and of a wide range of ages from around the world benefit from the extraordinary education offered at the New York Film Academy. Today, little more than a decade after the first students graduated, the Academy is considered one of the most prominent fixtures of film education in the world. Students that have attended the school include Owen Kline (son of Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates), Max Spielberg (son of Steven Spielberg), Jack Robbins (son of Tim Robbins) and Brett Ratner (director of such films as Rush Hour and X-Men: The Last Stand). In all New York Film Academy filmmaking workshops, each student writes, produces, directs, and edits his or her own films. In addition, they each assist other members of the crew in the roles of director of photography and assistant camera person, providing all with extensive set experience. The acting and animation workshops are just as extensive and thorough. The New York Film Academy is a unique educational institution, devoted to providing the most focused filmmaking, acting, and animation instruction in the world. A great advantage of this prestigious institution is that any Indian student with serous interest in film-making, acting, animation, etc., may apply irrespective of educational background. Programs range in duration from a few weeks to a few years. Admission will be given and I-20 issued even for short duration programs. Thus, this Academy is ideal for those wishing to come to America. GRE / GMAT is not required. Only TOEFL is required. PROGRAMS The school offers filmmaking courses for beginners and graduate students throughout the year, adding summer short-term programs elsewhere, including workshops in Harvard University, Princeton University, Florida, Paris and Florence. They also offer workshops in acting for film. Programs are: INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS 8 Week Filmmaking Workshop 8 Week Acting Workshop 4 Week Digital Filmmaking Workshop 8 Week Screenwriting Workshop 4 Week Editing Workshop 4 Week Animation Workshop MASTER OF FINE ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM MFA in Filmmaking MFA in Producing MFA in Acting for Film MFA in Screenwriting BACHELOR'S DEGREE Option I: Transfer of Credit to a bachelor's degree program INTENSIVE FILMMAKING PROGRAMS One-Year Filmmaking INTENSIVE ONE-YEAR PROGRAMS One-Year Acting CONSERVATORY PROGRAMS Two-Year Conservatory Acting CONTINUING EDUCATION Directing Their one-year programs, ranging from directing to screenwriting and from cinematography to film editing, are located in New York, Universal Studios, Los Angeles and Bloomsbury, London. COSTS Tuition: $ 12,000 per semester
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why should I attend one of your workshops? A: Whether or not you choose to pursue a career in the film industry, the workshops are an unparalleled creative experience that will broaden your horizons and enhance your future endeavors. Q: I have no film experience. Is this workshop for me? A: Yes, the Total Immersion Workshop was designed specifically for individuals with little or no filmmaking experience. Q: How hands-on is the workshop? A: Extremely. All classes in the workshop are designed to be of immediate and practical use. Students shoot film in camera, lighting, and production classes. Q: Do students edit their films on the new digital editing systems? A: Students enrolled in all the NYFA’s filmmaking and digital workshops will learn to edit on Final Cut Pro workstations running Apple's OS 10. Q: How much access will I have to equipment? A: With over 250 Arriflex 16 mm, Panasonic 24p DV cameras and 200 Final Cut Pro editing stations, the New York Film Academy maintains the best ratio of equipment to students of any film school in the world. Students check out their camera and lighting packages on Friday morning, and return them Monday morning for their exercise films. For their final films they check-out for 10 days. The editing room is open 24 hours a day in most Film Academy locations. Q: Where will I live during the course? A: The Film Academy can introduce you to safe, convenient, and affordable accommodations. You must book as early as possible to secure accommodations within your budget. Q: Does the Academy provide financial aid? A: There are currently no government funds or endowments available for financial assistance. Q: Do I own the films I make at the NYFA? A: Students are the sole owners of all the films they make during the workshop. (However, the Film Academy reserves the right to make copies of student work for promotional purposes.) Q: What is the admissions policy at the NYFA? A: There is a rolling admissions policy for all workshops. Applications are accepted throughout the year until the workshops are filled. We recommend early application to guarantee a place in your workshop of choice. Q: Do I get a degree / diploma at the end of the course? A: The NYFA grants a degree / diploma upon successful completion of our workshops. Q: What is the policy for overseas students? A: The Academy welcomes students from all points on the globe. The diverse background of the Film Academy’s students creates a rich multicultural community that promotes the exchange of ideas and viewpoints. The staff is multilingual and ready to assist overseas students wherever they attend our workshops. Q: What is the average day like? A: Students should expect to be busy six days a week in class or in production. Class days are often long from as early as 9am to as late as 9pm. Production days are typically ten to twelve hours. Additional time will be spent during some evenings for editing. |