MFA in Producing in Burbank United States | New York Film Academy

New York Film Academy | Burbank United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 51,620
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

NYFA's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Producing program at our Los Angeles campus equips students with comprehensive expertise in film production. Throughout the program, participants acquire essential producing skills including story acquisition, pitching, script development, talent scouting, scheduling, and overseeing financing, marketing, and distribution. Students gain practical industry knowledge for producing films and TV shows, enabling them to effectively realize creative visions. Graduates emerge prepared for careers in creative producing, production management, marketing, and distribution.
A rigorous production schedule that immerses students in real-world producing challenges
Specialized classes and workshops teaching advanced creative and technical skills, including Producer's Craft (covering creative development, production, marketing, and distribution), Entertainment Law, Business Practices, and core filmmaking courses
Personalized guidance through diverse teaching approaches with direct feedback from faculty who are active industry professionals
Use of a state-of-the-art equipment inventory featuring the latest cameras, dollies, lighting kits, audio gear, and more
Opportunities to learn from guest speakers such as studio producers, independent filmmakers, and marketing executives (subject to availability)
Credit-earning internships supported by exclusive listings and faculty mentorship


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

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.

Tuition USD 51,620

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