NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC)
NYFA's 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens in NYC offers hands-on experience in directing, shooting, and editing short films using professional equipment.
▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers a 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens in NYC, providing an immersive experience in various aspects of filmmaking. The program is described as hands-on, with students learning directing, shooting, and editing using professional equipment. NYFA was founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, indicating over 30 years of operation in film education. The camp is a day program, focusing on intensive instruction. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's dedicated page, the institution's overall reputation suggests a professional environment. Google reviews for the New York Film Academy generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the practical experience and quality of instruction. The camp is not ACA accredited. Social media handles include @newyorkfilmacademy on Instagram and 'newyorkfilmacademy' on Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 14–17
NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) 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 theater/music, 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 camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 14–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004, USA
- Cost notes: USD. One-week intensive camp. Equipment included.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC)
- What ages does NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) accept?
- NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) 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 NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) cost?
- NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) publishes $1,500/week for the standard session. USD. One-week intensive camp. Equipment included. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC)'s hours?
- NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC)?
- NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) 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 NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) provide lunch?
- NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) 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.
- How does NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
- NYFA 1-Week Filmmaking Camp for Teens (NYC) is one of 36 theater/music 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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