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New York Film Academy · Filmmaking
A nine-semester BFA in Filmmaking, completed in three years on an accelerated calendar or four years, in which students write, shoot, direct and edit more than ten films including a thesis film, alongside liberal arts courses. 2027 tuition at Los Angeles is $19,500 per semester plus a $2,080 departmental fee.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: nyfa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: nyfa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
BFA whose major is filmmaking.
Source: nyfa.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmMore than ten original films culminating in a thesis film.
Source: nyfa.edu · verified October 12, 2026Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Thesis and project spending
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Writing sample | Optional | Writing sample option (screenplay/prose excerpt 5-10 pages, essay or treatment 3-7 pages); applicants submit a writing sample or a visual sample.Length: 3–10 pagesSource: nyfa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film or reel | Optional | Visual sample option: a short film of 3-10 minutes or a visual series of 3-10 pieces.Length: up to 10 minutesSource: nyfa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Los Angeles or New York City, Spring & Fall 2027 | $19,500 | per semester · 2027Source: nyfa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Funding not verified
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Talent Based Scholarship scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants to certificate, AFA, BFA, MA and MFA programs; based on audition or creative portfolio.
Source: nyfa.edu · verified October 12, 2026Need Based Scholarship scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants with financial need to long-term programs.
Source: nyfa.edu · verified October 12, 2026Merit Based Scholarship scholarship
Eligibility: Qualified BFA candidates.
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University of California-Santa Cruz
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