New York Film Academy, commonly known as NYFA, was founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, executive producer of The Hunt for Red October (1990), as an alternative to traditional university-based film schools. Designed to demystify and democratize the highly competitive filmmaking industry, NYFA was established to provide accessibility to education in the art of filmmaking. Today, we continue to give a voice to students from all backgrounds and experiences, teaching them how to tell captivating stories through film, media, and the performing arts through a hands-on, project-based approach.
From their first day at NYFA, students receive the practical training and mentorship required to develop creative and technical expertise, as well as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Students spend a majority of their time creating projects, learning how to navigate the creative process from start-to-finish. By providing them with an ample amount of experience in their area of study, students can learn and master the framework to continue to create and innovate. Through this rigorous, but rewarding approach, students are given the tools, resources, and support to build their confidence and grow as an artist.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Learning By Doing
Students must make movies to learn how to make them, which guides each program at the Academy.
Full Immersion
Students fully commit themselves to their chosen craft, working on their own projects and assisting their classmates.
Hands-On Experience
From day one student are behind the camera, working with equipment, and gaining first-hand expertise in their craft.
Entertainment Capitals
Whether studying at the Academy’s NYC, LA, or additional campuses, students are exposed to rich artistic environments outside of NYFA.
Professional Education
Each department’s faculty is comprised of professional experts who are accomplished and active in their field.
Always Evolving
The Academy is continuously expanding its course offerings to keep up with the ever-evolving entertainment industry.
New York Film Academy (NYFA) is excited to announce it was recently named a Top 50 Film School of 2021 by TheWrap. The Wrap, an award-winning online content publisher, known for its investigative reporting on entertainment and media industries, produces an annual list of top film schools following an anonymous poll surveyed by more than 1,200 entertainment-industry insiders, educators, dens, filmmakers, and film pundits.
