No matter how beautiful the cinematography or impressive the special effects in a film, audiences are drawn in by the struggles of the characters on screen. On set, as dozens of crew members whirl about, twelve kilowatt lights bore into the actor's eyes; focus tape is pulled to the actor’s cheek, and "Action!" is finally called, the actor is still expected to give a believable and moving performance. In acknowledgment of the importance of the film actor’s job, and in support of the skills required to do the job brilliantly, the New York Film Academy is proud to offer its Acting for Film Camp.

Monday through Friday, students participate in a broad array of core classes that introduce them to finding the actor within, while simultaneously training their instrument to do the kind of technical, emotional, and physical work necessary for film acting. Each course concentrates on developing a foundation of acting using training techniques for theater and film, while our primary focus is on acting for film.

Our Acting for Film Camps are often integrated with our Filmmaking Camps, providing many one-of-a-kind advantages for the acting camp student interested in working in front of the camera. While the acting camp students are training, the film camp students are busy writing scripts and learning the technical aspects of directing. Whenever possible the acting camp students are given the experience of acting on a live set in front of the camera on the filmmaker’s shooting exercises and student film productions. In Addition, as part of their acting camp experience, all non-commuting acting camp students take part in organized evening and weekend activities including screenings, and local field trips.

The summer Acting for Film Camps, as well as the Weekend Acting for Film Camps, are intensive and require a complete commitment on the part of the student. The four-week, three-week, and one-week acting camps, and the Weekend Acting Camps are designed for students with little or no experience, while our advanced six-week course is designed for returning students.

Our Acting for Film Camps attract students from all over the world with backgrounds and experiences that are as varied as the countries from which they originate. Each acting camp class is limited to an average of 15 students. The compressed length of the program and the focused level of study require dedication and intensive collaboration.