New York Film Academy Admissions 2023: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

New York Film Academy Graduate Course-wise Portfolio Requirements

Application requirements for the graduate programs at New York Film Academy includes a portfolio of the candidate, for which the requirements are specified on their respective program page.

New York Film Academy Undergraduate Admissions

New York Film Academy offers a range of bachelor’s programs for international students as BA and BFA degrees. These are offered in fields like cinematography, 3D animations, Acting, Filmmaking, Game Design, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Virtual Reality and more.

Application Portal: Official website
Application Fee: 75 USD (6,180 INR)
Application Requirements:

• Completed application form
• Application Fee payment
• Transcripts from high school or High School Diploma or equivalent
• SAT/ ACT (Optional)
• Narrative statement
• Letters of recommsndation
• Creative portfolio
  • Videos may be uploaded to YouTube or any other popular social media site and links must be provided along with description in the portfolio.
• English proficiency test reports

Interview: After document submissions, Applicants may be required to have an interview by phone or in person by a representative of the academy.

Note: Description of the required portfolio must be read carefully before applying. Narrative Statement for graduate applicants must be 5 typed pages at maximum.

USA Student Visa Application

Admitted international students need a visa to study in USA. For this, an I-20 is required. NYFA International students office issues an I-20 form/certificate when students enrol in a full-time program. The form will be mailed along with instructions. After receiving all documents, the university sends SEVIS ID and instruction to pay SEVIS fee. Following documents have to be submitted by the applicants in order to obtain the I- 20 form

• I-20 Form
• Financial sufficiency proof
• SEVIS I-901 fee receipt – 350 USD (28,850 INR)
• DS-160 application

New York Film Academy Selection Criteria

New York Film Academy expects a high school diploma or its equivalent at the time of admission. Applicants must demonstrate serious ambition towards visual storytelling art and craft. The institute expects fluency in English as all classes are conducted in English. 

New York Film Academy admissions are based upon applicant information received during the admission process. After admission and before the beginning of session, if a student demonstrates that they are not prepared to study, the university meet with the student to find a proper course of action. This process might involve enrollment deferring to a later semester, additional testing or instruction, or enrollment in a different program of study, suitable for the student.

The admission process at New York Film Academy is considered to be open, that is, everyone who applies gets admitted provided they fulfill the minimum requirements and there are seats available.