New York Film Academy Australia (NYFA Australia) is a Registered Training Organisation, delivering Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Australia and hands-on education in the area of the visual and performing arts, with a focus on Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Screenwriting, and Producing.
Our innovative “learning-by-doing” approach to teaching in the creative paradise of Gold Coast, Australia is aligned with the philosophy of our renowned New York Film Academy. Since 1992, the New York Film Academy has built a reputation as one of the premier hands-on intensive film and acting schools in the world. Additional NYFA campuses are also located in New York City, Los Angeles, and South Beach, Miami, and Florence, Italy. NYFA Australia also offers online diplomas and online workshops. Online teen camps are also offered, year round.
In the heart of the innovative Queensland film industry, NYFA Australia students find themselves completely immersed in their course of study from day one, surrounded by award-winning faculty and working with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Through an Australian-first partnership, NYFA Australia has collaborated with Warner Bros. Movie World, setting up film production hot sets and providing students the opportunity to shoot throughout the iconic theme park’s backlot. NYFA Australia also has industry affiliations with world-renowned Village Roadshow Studios.
The project-based curriculum in our film school and acting schools are designed to reflect a real-world environment while encouraging students to explore their own creativity and passion.
In NYFA Australia’s in-person and online diploma offerings, students can attain accreditations in:
• CUA60620 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
The NYFA Gold Coast campus is located in purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities in dynamic Southport Central, in the heart of Gold Coast’s education precinct, only steps away from the light rail and the broadwater parklands. Through an Australian-first partnership, NYFA Australia has collaborated with Warner Bros. Movie World, setting up film production hot sets and providing students the opportunity to shoot throughout the iconic theme park’s backlot. NYFA Australia also has industry affiliations with world-renowned Village Roadshow Studios.
As of 1 January 2017, VET Student Loans have been implemented, replacing the VET FEE-HELP scheme. For more information and eligibility details, click here.
Students that are exploring the option to study abroad can continue their education at the New York Film Academy's U.S. campuses. Pathways to the U.S. are available to qualified students who complete their CUA60620 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media or CUA51020 - Diploma of Screen and Media at any Australian locations, allowing eligible students to transfer credits to their U.S. degree program*.