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Master of Arts in Film and Media Production

New York Film Academy - Los Angeles Campus

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 14,477/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 Arts in Film and Media Production

Program Overview

The New York Film Academy Master of Arts (MA) in Film & Media Production is a three semester accelerated graduate program. Designed to educate aspiring content creators, it is a hands-on, total immersion, professional course of study. Each student will create eight of their own film media projects in an array of formats and genres. They will work in collaboration on their classmates’ projects on at least 20 more. The capstone of the MA Film and Media Production program is a written thesis paper exploring the ideas and themes that are studied during the course of the entire program. MA students will have opportunities to develop and deepen their thesis papers in the second semester of their studies in Thesis Development class, under the expert guidance of NYFA’s professionally active faculty. Students will then progress to finalize their thesis work in the third semester, in Thesis Review.

Film and media production is constantly evolving in the 21st century — and so is the New York Film Academy’s filmmaking Master’s program. NYFA’s filmmaking MA program provides creative visual storytellers with the skills needed to thrive and succeed. The intensive curriculum challenges students, develops their skills, and prepares them for the new and evolving production world of today. Students will gain experience shooting their projects on the newest in HD, film, and digital equipment, from Canon 5D to Red Dragon, as well as classic film cameras like Panavision and Arriflex.

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 14,477 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 - 105.0

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.