At the New York Film Academy’s film school, faculty members and curriculum are focused on providing students with the real world know-how to help them achieve their goals. These achievements are the result of their hard work, perseverance, talent and circumstances. Below are some of the positions and networks in which our alumni have worked:
Learn Screenwriting Online at NYFA
In addition to our in-person programs and workshops, NYFA’s Screenwriting School offers a series of online workshops. These hands-on workshops provide aspiring writers with the opportunity to practice writing and bring their story ideas to life in live, interactive classes.
Students are trained in character and story development, as well as how to build worlds, and deploy themes, in addition to important industry best practices. Under the mentorship of our experienced faculty of professional writers, students receive feedback and guidance to help them strengthen their concepts and scripts.
Unlike other online courses, in NYFA’s Hands-Online workshops, you will meet your professors and your classmates in the virtual classroom, share your ideas and collaborate on your projects. This is not just a series of videos to watch and prompts to answer like many other online courses. The NYFA hands-online workshop is a real studio course in the online environment. No prerequisites or prior experience is required to attend.
Online Screenwriting
Workshops
To accommodate all schedules, we offer a selection of online full-time and part-time screenwriting workshops. The longer full-time and part-time workshops provide students with more hands-on training and experience. Beginners will gain foundational screenwriting skills and knowledge and more advanced students will have the opportunity to refine their craft.
A selection of workshops require a prerequisite or submission of full treatment and beat sheet. Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule.
In the 15-Week Online Screenplay Story & Structure Workshop, students learn the basic tools and format of screenwriting, then plot a feature film idea, create a treatment to break into a detailed beat sheet, and start to work on their script. This program is a project-based and intensive course, and designed for aspiring screenwriters who want to strengthen their narrative storytelling skills.
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In the 15-Week Online Screenplay Workshop, students can develop and complete their feature film screenplay, working in a live, interactive creative environment. To attend this workshop, students must have completed our 15-Week Online Screenplay Story & Structure Workshop prerequisite or submit a full-length treatment and beat sheet with their application.
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The 15-Week Online Writing for TV Spec Workshop teaches students how to write a spec script. By studying half-hour and hour-long television series, students learn the basics of television structure and format and how to examine and analyze the structure and story engine for shows already on the air.
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In the 15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop, students already familiar with television format and structure will learn how to write a television pilot. To attend, students must have completed our 15-Week Online Television Spec Workshop or submit a formatted TV script with their application.
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In the 15-Week Online Screenplay & Television Rewrite Workshop, students learn the tools of revising and rewriting either a screenplay or television pilot teleplay and series proposal.
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In the 15-Week Online Writing For Comic Books Workshop, students learn how to write a comic book. Many students complete this workshop with a proposal for a graphic novel, manga, or comic book series, and the script for the first issue or chapter of that project.
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The 4-Week Online Screenwriting – Story And Structure Workshop provides students with the essential building blocks of story – structure, character, dialog, and industry-standard formatting. Students apply their knowledge from the Elements of Screenwriting course and create their own treatment for a feature-length screenplay.
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Dates and Tuition
Online Screenwriting Workshop tuition is generally $2,000 – $2,500 USD per workshop. Check the tuition page for the most up-to-date tuition information. The dates page for upcoming dates. Connect with Admissions with any questions about these immersive workshops.
Equipment and
Technical Requirements
To attend, we recommend that students have a strong internet connection and have a quiet place to work. To learn more, please visit our technical specifications page. During the online workshops, students may use their preferred screenwriting software, however, they are able to obtain a discounted download code of Final Draft software from the Bursar.
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Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.