History
The New York Film Academy was founded by veteran producer Jerry Sherlock in 1992, who produced such classics as "The Hunt for the Red October". Encouraged by friends of his who wanted to send their children to film school, but found the prices too costly, Sherlock designed a school that was not only affordable, but more importantly, was founded on the principle of learning by doing.
Education
Inspired by the idea that to learn how to make movies, one must actually make movies, Sherlock and his colleagues designed a truly unique curriculum. Blending a mixture of traditional film school instruction with a new approach, the Academy emphasizes coursework based around students actually going out and shooting films as part of their coursework. Students write, produce, direct, and edit their own original films while also serving as crewmembers on their fellow classmates’ films to gain extensive on-set experience.
New York Film Academy Key Statistics & Highlights
- 9 Bachelors
- 314 Scholarships
- 400 Academic Staff
- 7,000 Students
- Private Institution Type
New York Film Academy Overview
New York Film Academy Scholarships
New York Film Academy Scholarships
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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25600 USD
Deadline
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
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Deadline
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
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Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
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Deadline
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300000 HKD
Deadline
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Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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25600 USD
Deadline
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
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7000000 KRW
Deadline
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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Independent provider
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
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Deadline
31 Jan 2027
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Deadline
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
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Deadline
15 Dec 2026
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
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300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
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30000 USD
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28000 USD
Deadline
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Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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2500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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2500 USD
Deadline
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Housing services
Our New York Housing Coordinator assists students in finding safe and convenient accommodations in New York City.
Campus life
For students who would like to live in a dormitory type facility, the New York Film Academy offers double room accommodations and a very limited number of single rooms. Room amenities include private bathroom, refrigerator, microwave, WiFi, cable television, room to study, and plenty of storage. These accommodations are a brief subway ride to the NYFA campus. The average cost of housing in the facility is $1800 per month per person. Please be aware that a refundable deposit is required to reserve a bed in the student residence. The deposit amount varies based on length of stay.
Accreditation
The New York Film Academy is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) with campuses in New York City, Los Angeles, CA, South Beach, Florida and Gold Coast, Australia. NASAD establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other art and design-related endeavors. NASAD is the only accrediting body for visual art programs recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
New York Film Academy Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
New York City City
#2 Branch Campus
United States Country
Los Angeles City
New York Film Academy Student Reviews & Awards
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- 4 Star 2 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
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The understanding of growth
I do go to school here so there are many ways I can relate to the students because I am one myself. I feel the school is great and that with everything there is always growth. LA Film School's animation course is amazing and difficult. I feel that having someone doing what you are doing and being able to help you as a guide can make students more comfortable.
Exploring Sound and Storytelling in Film Studies
My experience in Film Studies has been inspiring and highly creative. Through this program, I learned how sound plays a powerful role in storytelling and emotional impact in cinema. I gained knowledge of sound recording, editing, mixing, and the use of music to enhance film scenes. The course helped me develop both technical skills and artistic understanding of film production. Working on practical projects improved my confidence and teamwork abilities. Overall, my Film Studies journey has been meaningful and has motivated me to pursue advanced studies in Sound Design for films.
My Time As A Music Student
The Los Angeles Film School is a good quality school especially for creative students, however very pricey. The tuition for a bachelor's in music was $74k but we received fairly high quality equipment with it. I would recommend this film school only if you can prove self-sufficient especially as an online student, due to not having many if any sessions with your teacher.
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