Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Students learn-by-doing in this hands-on graduate degree, mastering traditional and digital film while tackling challenging creative film projects of increasing complexity.

Students get the opportunity to learn how to demonstrate a unique vision and gain mastery in cinematic storytelling skills and film production.
The New York Film Academy Filmmaking graduate program is rigorous and designed for students who can commit themselves to a full-time, focused, and demanding curriculum.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Advanced Directing

Screenwriting Short Thesis

Master’s Professional Development

Sound Design

Exclusive guest lectures from top film industry

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 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 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

86 SCH

Thesis option is 91 credits.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 257 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

Los Angeles

Funding

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