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Boyd Ostroff · May 9th, 2006, 07:35 PM

I have a Greek friend who's a young director, and she's considering enrolling in the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. Evidently they have some affiliation with Universal Studios: http://www.nyfa.com/film/school_loca...l_studios.html

She is very fortunate to have a Fullbright scholarship which would pay her way. She's torn between this place and some other options on the East Coast. Does anybody have some insights to share about this place?

Joe Carney · May 11th, 2006, 01:28 PM

Doesn't the Fullbright require an accredited school? Is the New York film academy accredited?

Boyd Ostroff · May 12th, 2006, 08:35 AM

Evidently the scholarship can be used for any purpose she desires, even studying with an individual artist. However that really wasn't my question; I was looking for some feedback about the school and its programs....

Eric Elliott · May 17th, 2006, 02:47 AM

The best thing about the NYFA (in Los Angeles) is that the students get the use of the Universal backlot and property department. (On a limited basis, of course.)

Other than that, they seem to be a competent school. Very focused, they teach only filmmaking skills, no other type of courses you would find at a general arts school.

May 9th, 2006, 07:35 PM	#1
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	New York Film Academy/Universal Studios I have a Greek friend who's a young director, and she's considering enrolling in the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. Evidently they have some affiliation with Universal Studios: http://www.nyfa.com/film/school_loca...l_studios.html She is very fortunate to have a Fullbright scholarship which would pay her way. She's torn between this place and some other options on the East Coast. Does anybody have some insights to share about this place?

May 11th, 2006, 01:28 PM	#2
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Doesn't the Fullbright require an accredited school? Is the New York film academy accredited? __________________ Boycott Guinness, bring back the pint!!!

May 12th, 2006, 08:35 AM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Evidently the scholarship can be used for any purpose she desires, even studying with an individual artist. However that really wasn't my question; I was looking for some feedback about the school and its programs....

May 17th, 2006, 02:47 AM	#4
Eric Elliott Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: O'Neals, CA Posts: 71	The best thing about the NYFA (in Los Angeles) is that the students get the use of the Universal backlot and property department. (On a limited basis, of course.) Other than that, they seem to be a competent school. Very focused, they teach only filmmaking skills, no other type of courses you would find at a general arts school.