Increase Your Chances of Acceptance to NYU Tisch

NYU Tisch Kanbar Institute of Film & Television equips undergraduate and graduate film students with all the tools they need for a career in large budget or independent filmmaking. As one of the top film schools on the East Coast, the admissions landscape is highly competitive. To bolster your application, sign up to become a Supporting Member to enjoy exclusive access to even more film school admissions department interviews and full access to the 4,000+ applications in our application database.

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