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USD 52020

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USD 75

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program in Filmmaking employs a total immersion approach to the subject, where students develop a powerful arsenal of skills in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and producing. Students work in all formats from 16mm and HD to 35mm and RED Dragon as they write, direct, shoot, and edit their own films. A strong grounding in the liberal arts and sciences serves to inform students' work and give them a well-rounded undergraduate education.

The New York Film Academy's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking is unlike any other film school; it is an accelerated intensive degree program that can be completed in three years. One benefit of this is that students may begin internships or professional work a year earlier than they would in a standard bachelor's program, and of course save a year of tuition and expenses. It requires a rigorous schedule; students are in class or production for eleven months of the year. There are short breaks between each each of the three years, and a two week winter break during the holiday season.

A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) is distinguished from a standard Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree by its in-depth study of and professional training in the arts. In the BFA, two thirds of the degree is devoted to study and practice in fine arts and one third to general liberal arts and sciences (that ratio would be reversed for an art major in a traditional BA program). The BFA student has opportunity for deep exploration and mastery of their art.

Our BFA in Filmmaking offers a well-rounded collegiate education in the Arts and Humanities and Social and Natural Sciences, with a comprehensive study of — and practice in — the art and craft of filmmaking. During the three years of study, each student will write, shoot, direct, and edit 12 film projects of increasing complexity. In addition, students will work in key crew positions on their classmates' films.

BFA Filmmaking graduates will complete the program with a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences, and an in-depth understanding of film production. They will enter the field with critical thinking and research skills developed in their academic classes as well as essential knowledge from the study of literature, art history, psychology, and philosophy. This specialized degree will prepare them to pursue their own paths in film and related fields as

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Sep 2025

Closed

May 2025, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    52020

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 75

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    19000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Talent Based Tuition Award
    Merit Based Tuition Award
    Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship
    Talent Based Tuition Award Criteria: Awarded based on the strength of an audition or creative portfolio. Open to international and domestic applicants in 1- and 2-Year Certificate programs, AFA, BA, BFA, MA, and MFA programs.
    Merit Based Tuition Award Criteria: Based on academic achievement, leadership, community service, and arts involvement. International students must submit WES-evaluated transcripts. Only available for BA and BFA applicants.
    Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship Criteria: For top MFA applicants showing exceptional creativity, purpose, community involvement, and leadership. Based on admissions materials including portfolio, academic record, recommendations, and interview.
    All scholarships require acceptance to NYFA before applying. Applications must include required documents and be submitted in one PDF to [email protected].

    LINK: https://www.nyfa.edu/student-finances/scholarships-and-grants
    Talent Based Tuition Award Amount: Varies; applied directly to tuition
    Merit Based Tuition Award Amount: Varies; applied directly to tuition
    Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship Amount: Prestigious, merit-based award; amount varies and is applied to tuition

     

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