Master of Fine Arts in Acting for Film

During the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting for Film Degree program, students build mastery and expertise in the craft of acting through technical, emotional, and physical coursework and projects. Throughout their studies, students master advanced techniques and challenge their range through the rigorous curriculum, moving beyond their comfort zone and developing advanced skills in audition and performance.
In addition to a number of projects they may add to their reel, students also write, produce, act in their own thesis capstone film. The MFA in the Acting for Film program is a great fit for actors with previous training and experience looking to advance their skills in front of the camera, and gain more knowledge in the craft.Advanced study in the principles of acting techniques through scene work and instruction in a variety of techniques including Meisner, Hagen and Adler
Instruction and critique by award-winning faculty and staff who actively work in the film and television industry
Ample opportunities to act in short films or scenes on peer films for additional contribution to reels
Access to professional-grade video, sound, and light equipment from our extensive collection
The opportunity to work, collborate, and network with student Filmmakers, Screenwriters, and Producers

To be admitted into the Master of Fine Arts program at NYFA, students must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a post-secondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education or a college or university outside of the U.S. that is recognized as a degree-granting institution by their respective governments. The ideal applicant must demonstrate a sincere passion and aptitude for visual storytelling and the ability and desire to pursue graduate-level work and scholarly research in his/her chosen discipline. No particular major or minor is required as a prerequisite for admission, but applicants with a strong background in the visual arts are preferred. While an applicant’s GPA will be taken into consideration and is an important component of the admissions process, the strength of the candidate’s Narrative Statement and Creative Portfolio is a significant determining factor for admission. All students pursuing a graduate degree from the New York Film Academy must submit an official, final undergraduate transcript in order to complete their application. MFA applicants must submit a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation verifying the applicant’s ability to successfully take on graduate study in the relevant field. MFA applicants must submit a portfolio For the MFA and MA programs, the required score for TOEFL iBT is 79 and IELTS of 6.5. A report from a valid English Language School verifying completion of course level equivalent to a 550 Paper-based TOEFL Score. As part of the admissions process, MFA applicants may be interviewed by phone, web or in person by a New York Film Academy representative.