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Filmmaking Programs
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Master of Fine Arts
The Academy’s Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking is a 2-year (6 semesters) advanced course of study offering over 2,000 hours of hands-on instruction and production experience. The curriculum integrates intensive study in all the major lmmaking disciplines, including directing, cinematography, screenwriting, producing, sound recording and editing.
Our MFA students learn every component of lmmaking from rst idea to nal screening. Filmmaking students practice and shoot with a variety of professional camera systems, as well as industry-standard post production software.
In addition, MFA students have the opportunity to enroll in our feature track program and with an additional semester they have the chance to develop, nance and shoot a feature lm for their thesis.
The New York Film Academy MFA program is for
people who have the passion to plunge into full-time lmmaking and commit themselves to a focused, demanding and highly intensive professional curriculum.
Master of Arts in Film & Media Production
The New York Film Academy Master of Arts (MA) in Film & Media Production is an accelerated 1-year (3 semesters) graduate program designed to prepare students for the evolving world of today’s media industries.
Aspiring content creators receive a hands-on, total immersion, education experience. Each student will create a number of their own projects in an array of formats and genres, and also collaborate on their classmates’ projects to build a wealth of practical skills. Students will gain experience shooting their projects
on cutting-edge HD, and digital equipment, as well as traditional lm cameras.
In addition to experiencing a hands-on immersion in
the lmmaking process, students will also study the ever-changing landscape of global media. New media trends and emerging formats will be amongst the topics explored. The capstone of the MA in Film and Media Production program is a written thesis paper exploring the ideas and themes that are studied during the program.