1-Year Cinematography Program
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | January, 2026 – August, 2026 August, 2026 – April, 2027 | Spring 2026 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee*Tuition:$24,007 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$2,606 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$145 Per Semester Program Duration: 2 Semesters |
| Los Angeles | January, 2026 – August, 2026 August, 2026 – April, 2027 | Spring 2026 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee*Tuition:$24,007 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$2,606 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$145 Per Semester Program Duration: 2 Semesters |
*Additional Fees:
| Activity Fee: | $125 per semester |
| Orientation Fee: | Domestic Students: $150 International Students: $200 |
| Graduation Fee: | $100 |
| International Student Fee: | $200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester |
*Students will also incur additional expenses on their own productions. This varies depending on how much film they shoot and scale of the projects.
Please find estimated total tuition for all programs here, and an explanation of NYFA institutional fees here.
Please note an annual increase is expected for all tuition and fees. Costs listed above do not include housing, food, transportation, books, additional necessary supplies, activities fee or health insurance
Department of Defense tuition rates can be found here (for Fall 2025), here (for Spring 2026) and here (for Summer 2026).
Please preview a complete list of all estimated costs related to attendance at New York Film Academy here or here