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Associate of Acting for Film

New York Film Academy

  • Burbank, United States
  • 1.33 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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New York Film Academy campus

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

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Online application with creative materials
  • English proof where applicable (IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 68
  • Duolingo 105)
  • Grade/context: No minimum GPA published for admission.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (plus creative portfolio and application materials).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 68
  • Duolingo 105
  • Cambridge 169

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Portfolio (If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check AFA requirements and deadline on apply online and pay the 75 USD fee. Upload proof of high school completion
  2. Creative materials and English proof. After the offer pay the deposit stated in the offer. Contact the International Student Office (212-966-3488) for the I-20 and F-1 visa steps.

Other costs

Tuition per year$62,550 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 value60,40
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

    7 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    12 Feb 2027

    90 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.33 years.