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▌ Arts · Ages 14–17

New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I

Varies by location · $1,725/week

Intensive filmmaking camp for teens, covering directing, producing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing.

▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers a 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens, providing an immersive experience in various aspects of filmmaking. The camp is offered at multiple locations including New York City, Los Angeles, and South Beach, Florida. NYFA was founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, indicating over 30 years of operation. The program is described as hands-on, with students writing, directing, shooting, and editing their own short films. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-student ratios or background check policies, it emphasizes professional instructors. Google reviews for the New York Film Academy generally show high ratings, with the Los Angeles campus having 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, and the New York City campus having 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and practical experience. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based, Merit-based Apply →

Financial aid is available for long-term programs, but it is not explicitly stated if it applies to summer camps. The website mentions both need-based and merit-based aid.

Session lengths
7-day · 14-day · 21-day · 42-day
What campers take home
Students write, shoot, direct, and edit their own original short films and projects.

Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Address: 241 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
  • Phone: 212-674-4300
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I

What ages does New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I accept?
New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I is open to children ages 14–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I cost?
New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I publishes $1,725/week for the standard session. That sits 38% above the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I's hours?
New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I runs Full-time. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I?
New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I provide lunch?
New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I offer financial aid?
Yes — New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I compare to other arts camps in New York?
New York Film Academy - 1-Week Filmmaking Summer Camp for Teens I is one of 31 arts camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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