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An ideal applicant for the New York Film Academy MFA in Filmmaking must demonstrate a sincere passion for filmmaking, the ability and desire to collaborate with other artists in a creative environment, and must submit a creative portfolio (Supporting Materials) that illustrate the applicant's ability to undertake graduate level study, accelerated level of talent and potential for success within the profession.
Candidates for admission to the MFA program must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a post-secondary institution.
Candidates who possess a Bachelor's Degree from a New York or California state approved school will also be considered for admission. No particular major or minor is required as a prerequisite for admission, but applicants with a strong background in storytelling, and/or the visual arts are preferred. While GPA will be taken into consideration, and is an important component of the admissions process, the strength of the candidate's creative portfolio is the primary determining factor for admission. Special attention will be given to grades assigned in areas of study related to any aspects of Filmmaking such as the visual arts, Design, theater arts, fine arts, performing arts, and the humanities. A grade of B- or better is required in these areas for MFA applicants.
Applicants who wish to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Degree who have received a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent degree) from a foreign institution must submit a credentials comparison evaluation of all |
undergraduate work in order to verify their Bachelor's Degree equivalency. All transcripts and portfolio materials documenting prior collegiate (including credentials comparison evaluation, if applicable) will be evaluated by the Academy faculty and Admissions Committee. New York Film Academy faculty and the Admissions Committee are also responsible for reviewing all applications and ensuring, via direct interviews and other pre-enrollment portfolio assessment sessions with prospective students that the Academy does not admit students that are obviously unqualified or do not have a reasonable prospect of successfully completing the program of instruction. In addition to the current application booklet, applicants must submit the following:
- Narrative Statement
- A Resume
- TOEFL Scores or other means of verifying proficiency in English (if first language is not English)
- Supporting Materials (will not be returned; see below)
- Sealed Official Academic Transcripts from Prior Institution(s) sent directly from the issuing institution to the NYFA Registrar's Office
- Two Letters of Recommendation verifying the applicant's ability to undertake graduate study in the field successfully
- $50 Non-Refundable Application Fee (Check or money order only in US dollars made payable to NYFA. If accepted, this fee will be applied toward tuition.)
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- A certified TOEFL score of 500 or higher as part of their application package
- Prospective students who score less than 500 will be declined admission
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- Submit score from designated English Language School verifying completion of level equivalent to 500 TOEFL score
- Submit official transcript verifying completion of postsecondary courses in which English is language of communication
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| Transcripts from prior academic institutions must be sealed official transcripts sent directly from the institution in question to the New York Film Academy's Registrar's Office. Transcripts, which have been opened, photocopied, or augmented in any way, will not be accepted as |
evidence of prior academic accomplishment. Prospective students who fail to provide the admissions committee with applicable sealed academic transcripts will be declined admission to the Academy. |
| The narrative statement shall be a mature and self-reflective essay (2-3 typed pages) detailing the applicant's reasons for pursuing a degree in the motion picture arts. The essay should take |
into account the individual's history, formative creative experiences, contemporary influences and inspirations, and personal artistic dreams. |
Applicants must submit one or two examples of original work that best demonstrate their talent and ability as creative individuals. All film/video submissions must be submitted on VHS videotape or DVD, regardless of image capture format (20 minutes maximum). Applicants may also submit supporting materials such as slides or photographs (10 maximum).
Creative samples are accepted in various stages of development, or as completed work. Examples of work can range from drawings, conceptual illustrations, storyboards, designs, photographs of prop construction, etc. Photographs of set design and/or theater lighting design, three dimensional models, or |
digitally generated images can also be included if available. Students may choose to submit a typed screenplay (20 page maximum).
While the creative portfolio is normally the primary determining factor for admission, the New York Film Academy understands that many applicants have attained applicable skills from various professional experiences in publishing, entertainment law, theater, online business ventures, architecture, etc. Often, with these applicants, it is the narrative statement and resume that reveal the most about an applicant's qualifications, and potential for success in the program, to the Admissions Committee. |
| The New York Film Academy does not accept transfer credits from any other academic postsecondary institutions nor does it consider prior experiential learning for application toward any degree or non degree course of study. The Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Degree Program is accelerated and highly specialized. As there are no areas of specialization or individual tracks of study within the program, all students must follow a progressive course of study beginning at the New York Film academy. |
Students may, however, transfer between other New York Film Academy campus locations offering the Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Degree Program. Furthermore, the New York Film Academy makes no representation whatsoever that credits earned in the Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Degree Program or any non-degree program or workshop operated by the New York Film Academy will be accepted or applied toward the completion of any degree or certificate by any other postsecondary institution. The acceptance of transfer credits is always governed by the receiving school. |
| A student will be declined admission to the Academy if the Admissions Committee determines that he or she does not meet the requirements of the Admissions Policy, or if no space is available in the Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Degree Program. Students who do |
not speak English will also be declined admission, given that all instruction is conducted in English. Students who are unable to meet the financial obligations of the workshop one month prior to the start date will also be declined admission. |
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Any college credit or degree earned in these workshops is awarded solely by the New York Film Academy's academic film school headquarters in California.
Our film school & acting school staff is multilingual. The Film Schools & Acting Schools at the New York Film Academy
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