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  1. NYFA - New York Film Academy (New York Campus)

    NYFA - New York Film Academy (New York Campus)

    The New York Film Academy (NYFA) New York campus, located at Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, is defined by its "learning-by-doing" philosophy, offering intensive, project-based BFA and MFA degrees alongside 1- and 2-year conservatory certificates. The curriculum is designed to be highly...
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    Is NYFA as bad as reviews make it out to be?

    I'm finally swallowing my fear and taking the plunge into attending a film school. However, looking up any information on NYFA brings results of scorned individuals, mockery, and this overall attitude that NYFA is the bottom of the barrel for aspiring filmmakers. What bothers me though is that...
  3. Chris W

    Full Sail, NYFA, and Los Angeles Film School - are they worth it?

    "The average for-profit university is owned and operated by a private company. Key stakeholders make decisions that aim to increase the bottom line. In other words, for-profit universities such as Full Sail University sell degrees and certificate programs. To do good business, they go to great...
  4. Should You Attend a For-Profit Film School? The Truth About Full Sail University, New York Film Academy, and the Los Angeles Film School

    Should You Attend a For-Profit Film School? The Truth About Full Sail University, New York Film Academy, and the Los Angeles Film School

    Going to film school can help you build a close-knit professional network and gain a foothold in a highly competitive industry, and earning your degree at a for-profit university may seem appealing. For-profit universities offer film degrees that are accelerated and cost less on paper; they also...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
    • 9 min read
    • film certificate for-profit full sail university graduate film school la film school los angeles film school new york film academy non-profit nyfa undergraduate film school
    • Category: Applying to Film School
  5. Alexa P.

    Did you attend a for-profit film school (LA film school, New York Film Academy, Full Sail)? Share your experiences

    I'm researching an article about for-profit film schools, and I would love to include your experiences about the quality of instruction, atmosphere, and more. Your feedback helps our community of current and aspiring film school students make the most informed decisions possible about their...
    • Alexa P.
    • Thread
    • for profit full sail input needed interviews la film school life after film school new york film academy nyfa
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    • Forum: FilmSchool.org Announcements
  6. D

    My Son wants to go to film school

    He isn’t a great student, so the major schools are out. In fact, most 4 year schools are out. He wants to do cinematography, is pretty passionate about it. He wants to visit NYFA Los Angeles. I’m also researching LA Film and Columbia College Hollywood as well as Seattle Film Institute. The...
  7. NYFA - New York Film Academy (Los Angeles Campus)

    NYFA - New York Film Academy (Los Angeles Campus)

    New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers AFA, BFA, BA, MA, and MFA degrees in film, along with film certificate programs. New York Film Academy is based in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Australia. It is accredited at the national level by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. New...
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    • cinematography nyfa nyfa screenwriting producing screenwriting
    • Reviews: 5
    • Questions: 1
    • Category: California
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    Cal Arts Film Directing MFA Feedback

    Hello! I'm applying for the Film Directing program at Cal Arts, along with a bunch of other schools but the requirements are mostly similar, and I would really love to have someone else take a look at my written application materials. :) Could anyone offer some feedback?
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    Which one do you like better, LAfilmschool or NYFA or Calarts?

    Hi, I'm an international student. Now, I am looking for a university while studying English. Currently, I went to the second year of college and wanted to transfer as an undergraduate. I'm looking for a place with a low Duolingo score because my English is not good, but I can say that my...
  10. M

    Is New York Film Academy respected?

    I am considering getting a filmmaking certificate or degree from NYFA. I would like to know if NYFA is respected in the film industry.
  11. Nguyen Hoang Vu

    MFA in Screenwriting - Stony Brook vs. NYFA

    Hi filmmakers, I've got a government scholarship to study MFA in Screenwriting at one of the following schools: AFI, Stony Brook & NYFA. While AFI is clearly my top choice, I still can't decide whether Stony Brook or NYFA should be my second choice. If you're a Screenwriting alumnus/current...
  12. BigAbe00

    How to Get into NYFA

    Hi all, I recently had a big change of plans and decided that NYFA Filmmaking MFA program (Los Angeles) is the best program for me. I was wondering if there are any NYFA currents or alums who I could chat to? I'd love to get more insight on admissions, curriculum, lifestyle, expenses, etc...
  13. ak47ksha

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) NYFA - MFA Cinematography 2019

    • ak47ksha
    • Application
    • cinematography los angeles mfa new york film academy nyfa
    • Category: 2019 Fall Entry
  14. HaylieC

    MA Decision: SCAD/ NYFA/ Goldsmiths/ UAL

    Hi everyone! I am an international student from Asia planning to pursue a 1-year MA this fall. It would be of great help if you guys could share some thoughts on which one of these four I should go for. Savannah College of Art and Design- MA Film New York Film Academy (LA Campus)- MA Producing...
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    Can't decide which film school in L.A.

    Hi, This is my first post so hopefully I started this thread in right section. Currently Im in my senior year at cinema&tv departmant in a Turkish university.Here's the thing.I'm planning to go a film school in los angeles.My intentions are staying at there and working in film industry.But I'm...
  16. D

    New York Film Academy ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!

    Hey everybody, first of all, this is not a thread on weather or not to go to film school. I have made the decision to go (basically to make as much stuff as possible without having to call up friends or shooting my dog etc)... and yes, i know that this is a thing that have been touched upon...
  17. Luis Cross

    GOING TO UNIVERSITY DECISION

    Im a 17 year old college student studying Creative Media Lvl 3 and was looking to attend film school / university. I currently live in Manchester but is open to live away permanently I was looking to attend NYFA in New York if it was financially possible. Or if i would be accepted (does...
  18. S

    Non-Degree filmmaking program

    hi, I'm from India. I was planning on enrolling for the One Year Conservatory Filmmaking Course at the NYFA, NY campus. I've done some research and have read some reviews. I've noticed people calling NYFA a scam. Now I'm worried because I cannot afford any Graduate programs as that would mean...
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    What have you heard/do you know about these film schools?

    Hi there! I will soon be applying to colleges and I have a list of some that I think I will be applying to, I will be studying film and am looking to go to school in New York City and would like to know what you've heard about these schools, if you have any experience with them, or if you have...
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    New York Film Academy -Screenwriting

    ..I posted this first in "applying to Film School", but it fits better here I've heard some good things and some not-so-good things about New York Film Academy.. But I have heard nothing about their screenwriting program. It looks good on their website but has anyone attended it? either the...

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