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Master of Acting for Film

New York Film Academy

  • Burbank, United States
  • 1.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A five-semester MFA developing advanced screen acting and audition skills.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts in Acting for Film. Evaluate topics including five semesters (about 20 months). Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.

Career outcomes

  • Video Production Assistant
  • Film Editor
  • Media Producer
  • Creative Content Specialist

Curriculum

  • Five semesters (about 20 months). Advanced technique study (Meisner
  • Hagen
  • Adler)
  • Film history
  • Critical writing and analysis of great screenplays
  • Students make a voiceover demo reel
  • An original thesis film
  • And may join an industry showcase.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution (official transcript)
  • Narrative statement (up to 5 pages)
  • 2 recommendation letters
  • Creative portfolio or audition
  • Possible interview
  • English proof where applicable (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 120
  • Cambridge 176)
  • Grade/context: No minimum GPA published for admission
  • GPA is considered but the narrative statement and creative portfolio are the main factors.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution (no particular major required), Application also needs narrative statement, 2 letters of recommendation, Creative portfolio and interview.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 120
  • Cambridge 176

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Portfolio (If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the MFA/MA requirements and deadline on apply online and pay the 75 USD fee. Upload undergraduate transcript
  2. Narrative statement
  3. 2 recommendation letters
  4. Creative portfolio or audition
  5. English proof. Interview by phone
  6. Video or in person if requested. After the offer pay the 500 USD deposit (applied to first-term tuition). Contact the International Student Office (212-966-3488) for the I-20 and F-1 visa steps.

Other costs

Tuition per year$65,550 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNYFA Los Angeles
Faculty or schoolSchool of Film and Media
DepartmentActing for Film
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36,50
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteNYFA lists merit and talent-based scholarship opportunities for eligible degree and longer certificate students, Portfolio, Academic and funding criteria may apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    21 Nov 2026

    8 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    12 Feb 2027

    91 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.67 years.