New York Film Academy is a private film and acting school based in New York City and Universal City, CA. NYFA offers short-term filmmaking and acting courses, as well as one- and two-year conservatory and Master of Fine Arts programs. In 2007, NYFA launched a program in digital journalism in conjunction with NBC News.
History
The New York Film Academy was founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, a former Seventh Avenue textile broker and producer of several plays and movies.[1] Originally located at the Tribeca Film Center, NYFA moved in 1994 to Union Square, in a large building once housing the New York political machine Tammany Hall. As of 2005, the school had "250 employees and about 4,000 students", reported the New York Times.[2]
Philosophy
The New York Film Academy's philosophy is based on a "learning by doing" approach with intensive hands-on training. Most students work outside their specialties to learn the art of filmmaking by doing various jobs associated with making movies.
NYFA founder Jerry Sherlock explained to the Times in 2005 that he opened the school after hearing interest from parents and older relatives of aspiring young filmmakers, and that he wanted to focus on practical experience:[2]
"I'd say, 'Why don't you send him to college?,' and they'd say, 'That takes four years and costs $100,000.'"... Mr. Sherlock said. "We do very little theory; it's all hands-on, practical experience." Most programs have no admission requirements. "Who am I to say who has talent and who doesn't?"
Programs and courses
NYFA's programs include film directing, screenwriting, cinematography, film editing, documentary filmmaking and courses in acting. In 2007 NYFA partnered with NBC News to start a program in digital journalism.[3]
NYFA programs are held in
NYFA's other courses, workshops and summer short-term programs have been held at Harvard University, Princeton University; and in Florida, Paris and Florence.
Programs
- High School and Preteen workshops and summer camps
- One-year programs and two-year programs
- Short-term hands-on intensive workshops
- Masters programs
Scholarships
Film or Acting School students who demonstrate financial need can qualify to receive up to $15,000 for NYFA's one year, two year, or MFA programs. This scholarship fund was made possible by Hollywood director Brett Ratner, who serves on the board of directors for the school. Applicants are required to show a credible need for financial assistance through documentation, as well as submit a personal statement explaining why they would like to attend the New York Film Academy.
Degree partnerships
The New York Film Academy works with a number of universities to allow students to earn bachelor's degrees in conjunction with courses taken at NYFA. These include:citation needed
Faculty
NYFA draws teachers from the Tisch School of the Arts, Columbia University, AFI Conservatory, University of Southern California and University of California Los Angeles.[5]
Noted Faculty
- Jerry Sherlock
- Michael J. Young
- David Klein
- Elli Ventouras
- Michael Besman
- Dan Mackler
- Bela Grushka
- Glenn Kalison
- Claude Kerven
- Robert Appleton
Notable Guest Lecturers
Notable Alumni
Accreditation
External links
Notes
The New York Film Academy recently signed an agreement with the Vatican for a joint Masters of Fine Arts program. The program will help aspiring filmmakers to tell stories from a more human, spiritual dimension. The program will be taking place at the Universal Studios, Hollywood location and TBA in Mexico.
The New York Film Academy held classes this May at Cinecitta Studios, Rome. Cinecitta Studios is also where the HBO series ROME was shot as well as Fellini's La Dolce Vita。
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