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New York University · Undergraduate Film & Television, Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television
A 128-credit BFA combining core production courses, screenwriting and television writing, film history and criticism, and craft courses with general education.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: bulletins.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Studies | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: bulletins.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: bulletins.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
BFA whose major is Film and Television.
Source: bulletins.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Other material | Required | One-page resume.Length: up to 1 pagesSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Other material | Required | "Tell us about yourselfie": 1-2 minute creative self-portrait video.Length: up to 2 minutesSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Writing sample | Required | "Tell Us a Story": a complete short prose story inspired by one visual and one audio prompt, up to 3 pages.Length: up to 3 pagesSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Writing sample | Required | "Set the Scene": a one-page short story about a formative film or TV viewing experience.Length: up to 1 pagesSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Creative portfolio | Required | One creative submission: an artistic portfolio of 10-15 images, a film/video up to 5 minutes, or writing up to 6 pages.Length: up to 5 minutes, up to 6 pagesSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Early decision · first-year
Early Decision 1: November 1, 11:59pm ET · for 2026-2027 application cycle
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Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Early decision · first-year
Early Decision 2: January 1, 11:59pm ET · for 2026-2027 application cycle
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Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline · first-year
Regular Decision: January 5, 11:59pm ET · for 2026-2027 application cycle
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Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Transfer applicants · transfer
External transfer: March 15, 11:59pm ET (NYU internal transfer: March 1) · for 2026-2027 application cycle
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Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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