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Master of Fine Arts in Documentary

New York Film Academy - Los Angeles Campus

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,938/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

3300 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Fine Arts in Documentary

Program Overview

The New York Film Academy is proud to offer a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree program in Documentary at our Los Angeles Campus. This two-year conservatory-based graduate program is designed to educate talented and committed prospective documentarians in a hands-on, total immersion, professional and supportive environment. The intensive curriculum challenges, inspires, and prepares candidates for professional work both as an independent documentary filmmaker and for the non-fiction film business.

In Year One, students undergo a thorough regimen of class-work and film production that builds the groundwork for a professional life in the art and craft of documentary filmmaking. Starting the first day of class, students are immersed in a hands-on education and an environment that empowers them to artfully tell their stories. Through a sequence of workshops, students begin to work through a number of visual, dramatic, and technical challenges. They rapidly learn the fundamentals of creative and technical skills they need to make a documentary. All students participate in an intensive series of courses such as Producing, Directing, Writing & Research, Cinematography, Lighting, Production, and Post Production Sound, and Digital Editing to prepare them for more advanced topics and projects in Year Two.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,938 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in New York Film Academy - Los Angeles Campus

CAD 19,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 101.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Talent Based Tuition Award Merit Based Tuition Award Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship	Talent Based Tuition Award Criteria: Awarded based on the strength of an audition or creative portfolio. Open to international and domestic applicants in 1- and 2-Year Certificate programs, AFA, BA, BFA, MA, and MFA programs. Merit Based Tuition Award Criteria: Based on academic achievement, leadership, community service, and arts involvement. International students must submit WES-evaluated transcripts. Only available for BA and BFA applicants. Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship Criteria: For top MFA applicants showing exceptional creativity, purpose, community involvement, and leadership. Based on admissions materials including portfolio, academic record, recommendations, and interview. All scholarships require acceptance to NYFA before applying. Applications must include required documents and be submitted in one PDF to [email protected]. LINK: https://www.nyfa.edu/student-finances/scholarships-and-grants	Talent Based Tuition Award Amount: Varies; applied directly to tuition Merit Based Tuition Award Amount: Varies; applied directly to tuition Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship Amount: Prestigious, merit-based award; amount varies and is applied to tuition

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.