Associate of Fine Arts in Acting for Film

In the Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Degree in Acting for Film, offered in Los Angeles, students learn fundamental acting skills in scene study, voice, movement, audition technique, and improvisation. Through hands-on projects, students learn to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure creative environment while rapidly building knowledge and acting experience. Working under the guidance and mentorship of our experienced faculty of professional actors, students complete a variety of hands-on projects, building their reel.

Students also learn multiple modern and classical approaches to performance through coursework and rigorous projects, building their confidence and expertise in their strengths as performers. The objective of the AFA is to provide practical training in screen acting, making it a great fit for individuals who want to solely focus on their passion.

Start dates

Faculty Highlights

Interview with Acting for Film Creative Director, Lynda Goodfriend

Acting for Film
Alumni

Gonzalo Martin

New York Film Academy graduate Masali Baduza

Masali Baduza

Hayden Szeto

Curriculum

The AFA Acting for Film curriculum includes:

Intensive coursework that includes classes in Voiceover, Shakespeare, Scripted TV, and the Business of Acting, and Audition Technique
Faculty and staff who actively work in the film industry
Frequent opportunities to act in front of the camera, in scenes, and in short films with NYFA Filmmaking students, as well as an introduction to other creative roles in Filmmaking
Guest lectures from film industry leaders such as actors, agents, managers and casting directors, directors, and producers

Degree Details

NYFA’s Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Acting for Film is a two-year, four-semester program. For students who want to complete the degree sooner, an accelerated 16-month schedule is possible by creating an extended academic year, allowing them to complete three full-length semesters each calendar year.

Admission Requirements

When applying for the program, prospective acting for film students must submit two recorded contrasting contemporary monologues, as well as an application. To learn more, visit our Audition Requirements page.

Projects

During the AFA program, students work on diverse projects including filmed scenes, voiceover demo reel, participation in an industry showcase, as well as a business plan and portfolio that includes a headshot, resume, and demo reel. To learn more about the projects, visit the Acting for Film projects page.

History of Performing Arts Courses

AFA students take select History of Performing Arts courses that support the Acting for Film curriculum. Learn more about the course requirements here.

Locations

The AFA in Acting for Film is available at NYFA Los Angeles, where students work and study next to Universal and Warner Bros. Studios.

NYFA Los Angeles
3300 W Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91505

Tuition

Dates

Featured Content

NYFA Los Angeles, Faculty Interviews, Acting

NYFA Los Angeles Acting Faculty: Interview with Lynda Goodfriend

NYFA New York, Faculty Interviews, Academic Programs, Community Highlights, Acting

NYFA New York Acting Faculty: Interview with Josephine Wilson

Performing Arts, Academic Programs, Student & Alumni Spotlights, Community Highlights, Acting

NYFA Alum Andrea Muñoz Joins Star Cast in ‘Bullet Train’

Performing Arts, Academic Programs, Student & Alumni Spotlights, Community Highlights, Acting

NYFA Acting for Film Alum Michel Curiel is a Smash in ‘She-Hulk’

Academic Programs, Guest Speakers, Community Highlights, Acting

A Conversation with Award-Winning Actor, Writer & Director Billy Porter

NYFA Los Angeles, Academic Programs, Acting

EMMY & GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER HENRY WINKLER HOLDS MASTER CLASS FOR NYFA ACTING FOR FILM STUDENTS

Film, Acting, Film Festivals

New York Film Academy Community Shines at 2022 Tribeca Film Festival

Academic Programs, Acting

NYFA Named Top Film School in North America in 2022 by Variety

Cinematography, Academic Programs, Acting

NYFA DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING INSTRUCTOR CLAUDIA RASCHKE IS DP FOR CNN+ SERIES

Performing Arts, Academic Programs, Musical Theatre, Student & Alumni Spotlights, Acting

NYFA Musical Theatre Alum, Miisha Shimizu, Sings for Disney Japan

Acting for Film

Student Showcase

Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.

All programs and workshops are solely owned and operated by the New York Film Academy and are not affiliated with Universal Studios, or Harvard University. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. Not all programs are offered at all locations.

BPPE: The New York Film Academy is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) “Approval” or “approval to operate” means that the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Education.

Click here to access the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website.
Click here to download New York Film Academy’s 2022 School Performance Fact Sheet for the Los Angeles Campus.
Click here to download New York Film Academy – BPPE 2022 Annual Report.

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