I would recommend New York Film Academy because it’s a great starting point and helps you determine what you can do in the industry.
I want to figure out what role I prefer in the film industry. I feel it is important to not just be lectured in order to receive a quality education.
-Zachary Nelson
The New York Film Academy has campuses located all over the world in various cities, which is primarily why I chose to study here. I also want to start my studies in New York City and transfer to LA to finish my degree, which is another great benefit of attending NYFA.
I want to improve my skills in filmmaking and use those skills to make my own films in my home country. Here you learn by doing and not just through theory and talking about film.
-Ni Ao
While studying at the New York Film Academy, I want to further increase my knowledge of film. I’ve done four years of TV production in high school and I’ve decided to completely pursue this craft. I chose NYFA to determine which specific niche I’d like to follow and make a career out of. Editing has become my main passion.
I like being hands-on while learning. This standout teaching method I have found the most valuable and helpful in retaining the most information. Examples of what teachers are speaking about – specifically visual examples are extremely helpful.
When choosing a school I chose NYFA because it would give me the fastest access to equipment to shoot, and it’s main idea is to learn by doing. This trial and error method helps us learn if we did something wrong and then provides constructive criticism to help us become better.
The equipment and teaching staff are excellent. The faculty has outstanding experience and knowledge of the industry, which provides us with a lot of different opinions.
-Taj Francois
I hope to be a film director, which is why I chose to study at the New York Film Academy and learn basic filmmaking.
Cinema Studies has been my favorite part about the filmmaking program. I like this class because it gives you an idea of the style of the films and it helps inspire the films that we produce at NYFA. In addition to Cinema Studies, I love production workshops since students have a chance to work closely with teachers.
-Pablo Vaca
I have previously studied at other film schools, but I’ve always wanted the opportunity to learn film while living in New York City. I chose to continue my education at the New York Film Academy because of their hands-on approach, accelerated courses and it’s New York City location.
-Jackie Massar
I am studying at New York Film Academy because I want to know more about films, get more familiar with cameras, and eventually become a director.
The standout teaching methods at the New York Film Academy are the hands-on camera practice, learning the director’s craft, and the analysis about film shots by shots.
I chose to study at NYFA because of their philosophy – learning by doing.
-Lingling Ruan
I am studying at the New York Film Academy because I want to be a director and I think this is the best school to help me achieve that.
The hands-on teaching methods have been the most valuable for me, and this school is doing a great job of it.
I chose to study here because the school got in contact with me and I immediately fell in love with it – which is why I recommend this school to others looking to get into the industry.
-Matthew Rush
I am studying at New York Film Academy because it’s located in New York City, I love film and the hands-on intensive programs the school offers. I find the hands-on approach, Red Epic, and Paul Warner [NYFA Instructor] to be valuable to my learning and growth as a filmmaker.
I would recommend New York Film Academy to others if they are looking for an intense hands-on learning style.
-Mateo Salcedo
I am studying at New York Film Academy to pursue a career in writing and directing, learn about the industry, and build a portfolio. The hands-on approach has been the most valuable teaching method throughout my studies.
Since I did not want to wait four years to build a portfolio or be able to work with a camera, I chose to study at New York Film Academy because other schools do not have these same opportunities.
I would strongly recommend NYFA to others because it’s intense and shows you exactly how it would be to work in the actual industry.
-Dijana Beslin
I chose to study at New York Film Academy because I wanted to learn more about developing story structures and learn more technical information about the filmmaking process. From working in Union Square, I was able to meet NYFA students and hear about their positive experiences attending school here.
I definitely recommend New York Film Academy to others in this field because the teaching is hands-on and the most effective way to learn. This school is everything I hoped for and more.
-Leonid Shevchuk