Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Filmmaking

During NYFA’s Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Documentary Filmmaking in Los Angeles, aspiring visual storytellers rapidly build skills in a hands-on, intensive environment. From their first day at NYFA, students study as documentary filmmakers, following our signature learn-by-doing approach. Spending a majority of their time creating short films, students also study topics in new media, film studies, and the business side of the industry. As this program is a best fit for filmmaking students looking to continue their education, candidates for admission to the MFA program must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
An intensive series of courses that includes Producing, Directing, Development & Research, Cinematography, Production, and Production and Post Production Sound, Digital Editing, as well as Graphics and VFX
Instruction by faculty and staff with extensive experience in the film, television, and entertainment industries
Consistent access to equipment including professional-grade cameras and lighting kits
The opportunity to attend exclusive guest lectures from industry Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Photographers, Cinematographers, and more