ACTING & FILM SCHOOL

Hands-On Acting & Film Schools

The New York Film Academy was founded on the philosophy that "learning by doing" combined with best industry practices is more valuable than years of theoretical study for filmmakers and actors. This educational model allows students to achieve more in less time then at all other acting and film schools in the world.

NYFA's accelerated two year fine arts degree are structured for students who want intensive training from award winning faculty using professional facilities and equipment starting their first day of classes; better preparing them for a career in motion picture and entertainment industries.

For those that are considering college or looking to sharpen their skills, our film schools and acting schools offer evening filmmaking workshops, and acting workshops. We also host summer film camps and acting camps throughout the world that are designed for high school students.

Are you ready for the most challenging and rewarding experience of your life? You can earn a Fine Arts Degree in film, acting for film, screenwriting or producing in one and a half to two years while gaining unsurpassed real world experience to prepare you for a career in filmmaking. Spend one or two years dedicated to perfecting your craft instead of reading books and attending lectures. At the New York Film Academy, you will work on 8 films within your first year! Enroll in any of our world-class programs and get the experience you need to excel in your field.

NYFA is considered the best hands-on film school in the world by many of today's top filmmakers.

The Film Academy is honored to be the film school of choice of many Hollywood filmmakers and actors who have sent a son or daughter to study with us. They include Steven Spielberg, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, director Peter Bogdonavich, Kevin Kline, Pierce Brosnan, the director Stephen Frears among others.