Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

From their first day at New York Film Academy, students study as documentary filmmakers, following our signature learn-by-doing approach.

Spending a majority of their time creating short films, students also study topics in new media, film studies, and the business side of the industry. As this Documentary Filmmaking program is a best fit for filmmaking students looking to continue their education, candidates for admission to the MFA program must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

An intensive series of courses that includes Producing, Directing, Development and Research, Cinematography, Production, and Production and Post Production Sound, Digital Editing, as well as Graphics and VFX

Instruction by faculty and staff with extensive experience in the film, television, and entertainment industries

Consistent access to equipment including professional-grade cameras and lighting kits

The opportunity to attend exclusive guest lectures from industry Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Photographers, Cinematographers, and more

The goal of the MFA program is to provide students with an advanced degree, as well as a professional skill set in documentary filmmaking and non-fiction storytelling.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

79 SCH

79.5 units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 215 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Graduate (MA) Program Application

Application Fee ($75)
Undergraduate Degree Transcript
Narrative Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Creative Portfolio
Proof of English Proficiency (where applicable)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33608 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33608 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

33608 USD / year

≈ 33608 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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