New York Film Academy

Burbank, CA
3300 West Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505
818-333-3558

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) is a for-profit film school and acting school based in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and across the world. Founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, a former vice president of Warner Bros. and dean of the School of Visual Arts, the NYFA teaches a variety of filmmaking and acting techniques. The school's programs are designed to simulate a professional production environment and provide students with hands-on experience in all aspects of filmmaking and acting.

The NYFA offers a variety of programs, including a one-year intensive program, a two-year conservatory program, and a three-year bachelor's degree program. The one-year intensive program is designed for students who want to complete their education in a shorter amount of time, while the two-year conservatory program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in filmmaking or acting. The three-year bachelor's degree program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in filmmaking or acting and also want to earn a degree.

The NYFA has campuses in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and across the world. The New York City campus is located in Manhattan, while the Los Angeles campus is located in Burbank. The Miami campus is located in South Beach. The NYFA also has campuses in Australia, China, France, India, Italy, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

The NYFA offers a variety of courses, including directing, producing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and acting. The school also offers courses in business and marketing, and post-production. In addition to its regular programs, the NYFA also offers a variety of special programs, including a summer program, a winter program, and a study abroad program.

The NYFA has a long history of producing successful alumni, including directors, producers, writers, actors, and cinematographers. alumni have gone on to win Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Tony Awards.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1271

Type: Private for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.nyfa.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.nyfa.edu/federal-financial-aid/