Learn Media, Film, and TV Production at NYFA
In NYFA’s full-time 1-Year Producing Program in Los Angeles, students learn the essentials of the entire producing process. Through in-depth coursework and hands-on experience, the program explores the various phases of development such as acquiring rights, working with writers, packaging and assembling a commercially viable project, financing, production, pre-production, filming, post-production, marketing, and distribution. Students also learn the art of pitching and become comfortable with the legal aspects of producing.
Faculty Highlights
Curriculum
The 1-Year Producing Program in Los Angeles curriculum includes:
- An intensive series of classes and hands-on workshops covering topics such as Producer’s Craft, Directing for Producers, Cinematography & Lighting, Elements of Screenwriting, and Film Production
- Instruction and critique from the producing faculty actively working in the industry
- Actual experience working as a producer on set, as well as various roles in classmates’ films
- Access to a high-tech video, sound, and lighting equipment library
- Guest lectures with industry professionals working as producers, directors, actors, and more
The goal of the 1-Year Producing Program is to equip students with the training and skills to fully produce creative projects and pursue their interest in the film and television industries. To learn more, see NYFA’s Course Catalogs. To request more information about NYFA Australia, click here.
NYFA’s 1-Year Producing Program is a conservatory-style, intensive program held over the course of two full-time semesters. Qualified students who complete the program may apply to have their coursework accepted for advanced standing in the AFA, BFA, or MFA in Producing.
During NYFA’s 1-Year Producing Program, students create a series of projects such as a Finance and Budgeting Plan, Marketing and Distribution Plan, and TV Show Bible. Additionally, NYFA LA one-year students work in collaboration with MFA students. They may also participate in a Directing Production Workshop and the Acting for Producers Production Workshop. Students will also present their final pitches to a professional industry panel. To learn more, visit NYFA’s producing project page.
The two-semester 1-Year Producing Program is available at NYFA Los Angeles. There are additional 1-Year programs offered at New York, as well as NYFA Australia. Curriculum and semesters will vary.
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.