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New York Film Academy - NYFa
Admission Requirements

Required Documents


🎓 High school or university diploma
🧾 Transcript of records / Diploma supplement
🗣️ English language certificate:
✅ Preferred scores: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 68+, Duolingo 90+
💬 If your score is lower, don’t worry — you can still apply!
🤝 NYFA will connect you with a language training specialist to support your application and help you through the selection process
💡 Or you can take our 6–8 week intensive English course (includes a letter of recommendation)
🎨 Creative portfolio (see specific program requirements below)
📝 Completed application form ($75 USD fee)

Creative Portfolio Requirements


🌐 All submitted materials must be in English.
🎬 Videos must include English subtitles.
📂 Written works: Upload via Google Drive with open access.
📺 Videos: Upload on YouTube (using either a public or unlisted link).
Programs and Portfolio Requirements
  • One-Year Filmmaking Certificate
    Filmmaking

    Choose one of the following formats:
    Written Options:
    • Screenplay or prose excerpt (5–10 pages)
    • Original short story, article, or essay (3–7 pages)
    • Film or TV series synopsis (3–7 pages)
    Visual Options:
    • Visual portfolio (3–10 works with brief descriptions)
    • Short film (3–10 minutes — indicate your role in the project)
  • One-Year Screenwriting Certificate
    Screenwriting

    • Screenplay or prose excerpt (5–10 pages)
    • Original short story, article, or essay (3–7 pages)
    • Synopsis (film, web, or TV — 3–7 pages)
  • One-Year Producing Certificate
    Producing

    • Screenplay or prose (5–10 pages)
    • Short story, article, or essay (3–7 pages)
    • Synopsis or brief project description (3–7 pages)
  • One-Year Game Design Certificate
    Game Design

    Graphics & Visualization:
    • 3–5 visual works (sketches, concept art, 2D/3D models)
    Game Mechanics:
    • 3–5 examples (Unity builds, mods, or code samples)
    Business Aspect:
    Game presentation and marketing description (1–3 documents)

  • One-Year 3-D Animation and Visual Effects
    3D Animation & Visual Effects

    • Drawings, comics, and concept art
    • Digital graphics or 3D visualization
    • 3D models, sculptures, and visual compositions
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