In 2007, at the invitation of the Abu Dhabi Authority of Culture and Heritage (ADACH) and its Director General, H.E. Mohamed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, the New York Film Academy opened a branch campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE, which offers the Academy’s unique hands-on approach to film and acting education. Inspired by the vision of H.E. Mohamed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, now Chairman of the Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee, to establish Abu Dhabi as a center for film and television in the Middle East, the school holds intensive hand-on one-year and short-term programs for Emirati and international students in filmmaking and acting for film.

The emirate of Abu Dhabi has made a massive commitment to developing the film and television industry in the region as well as promoting international culture and art. Students in the New York Film Academy- Abu Dhabi, will be thrilled to be a part of this burgeoning renaissance of film, art, and culture.

ABU DHABI - STUDY IN CONTRASTS

Abu Dhabi brings together old world charm and cosmopolitan sophistication in a clean and safe environment. It offers a distinctive blend of east and west. Abu Dhabi is proud of its ancient Bedouin culture and heritage and carries on the traditions of desert hospitality, welcoming newcomers with genuine warmth and friendliness.

International film lovers who first experienced the cinematic grandeur of Arabia through the majestic cinematography of films like Lawrence of Arabia will marvel at the emirate's endless unspoiled beaches, the tranquillity of its desert, its rugged mountain scenery and its lush green oases. They may also be surprised to find at its center, a dynamic 21st century capital city.

Much of the Abu Dhabi emirate is made up of the Rub Al Khali (or Empty Quarter), a vast arid desert famous for its spectacular sand dunes. This is a different world from the Manhattan-like skyline of Abu Dhabi city. Then there is Al Ain, the garden city on the emirate's border with Oman, the Liwa oasis set amidst towering red dunes and much more to inspire the filmmaker.

ABU DHABI, UAE

Abu Dhabi is the name of both the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the largest of the seven individual emirates that make up the country. The UAE was created as a federation and became a unified independent sovereign state in 1971. With some 10% of the world's known oil reserves, Abu Dhabi ranks as the richest of the emirates and a global economic powerhouse in its own right.

ENROLLMENT

The New York Film Academy's one and two year conservatory programs and our short-term workshops have an open enrollment. Serious students from all backgrounds are welcome to apply. No previous experience is required. However, all New York Film Academy programs are extremely intensive. Students who enroll should be prepared to live and breathe their work during the course of their studies. Given the nature of filmmaking and the necessity of working in crews, students must be willing to devote themselves not only to their own projects, but to their classmates' projects as well.

As space is limited, we recommend early application to guarantee a place in the program of your choice. All courses are taught in English.

PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

The following programs and workshops are currently offered at our Abu Dhabi campus
One Year Filmmaking
One Year Broadcast Journalism
One Year Acting for Film
8 Week Filmmaking
8 Week Acting for Film
4 Week Filmmaking
4 Week Acting for Film
6 Week Eveving Hi-Def Filmmaking

DAILY SCHEDULE

All programs are full-time, with classes or shooting organized nearly every day of the week. The schedules are rigorous, however, students will have the opportunity to explore the nearly infinite cultural offerings around town. The evening workshops meet three evenings a week from 7:15PM - 9:45PM in NYFA Abu Dhabi. Films are shot on the weekends. In addition, some classes may held on Saturdays.

EQUIPMENT

In our Abu Dhabi campus, filmmaking students shoot their films on HD, RED Epic digital and Arriflex 535 35mm cameras depending on the program. Students in all filmmaking programs and workshops edit using digital editing software. The production equipment is comparable to that of the leading degree programs in the United States and around the world.

FACULTY

The President of NYFA-Abu Dhabi is Simon Hunter who developed his experience in media and teaching as a Director of the Centre for Film, Television and Screen-based Media at Bond University. In addition to his exceptional academic achievements, Dr. Hunter professional writing credits include feature films and television series for Columbia Tri-Star, Fox, NBC, and Australian television. The faculty of the NYFA-Abu Dhabi is comprised of seasoned professionals from around the world who have a passion for communicating their knowledge and mentoring aspiring filmmakers and actors.

FINAL SCREENINGS & PERFORMANCES

At the conclusion of all programs, a graduation ceremony and final presentation of student work is held. Final Films, Animation, Showcase Performances. Students retain digital master tapes of their film and video work to include in their portfolios.

The NYFA-Abu Dhabi is located between Muroor (4th) and Airport Road, off 15th Street, Next to Abu Dhabi TV and Sky News Arabia, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Designed equally for beginning actors as well as those with experience, our acting school provides actors with an intensive training in screen acting, modern on-camera acting techniques, and supporting acting classes, which contribute to the creation of a filmed performance. 

Unlike other acting colleges, the emphasis at the New York Film Academy is on providingpractical experience and hands-on education to our students so that not only do they develop their craft as actors, but excel at acting in front of the camera. Our Acting for Film instructorsare all professional, working actors, writers, directors, and producers—veterans of Hollywood, independent film, and television—who give each student the personal focus and teach the rigorous discipline necessary for launching a career in film and television.

It is the Academy’s hands-on approach and the attention to the application of acting skill to performing in front of the camera that make the Academy one of the best acting schools in the country. 

ACTING COURSES

When enrolling in an acting course at the New York Film Academy’s acting school, students can expect to take the following courses depending on which workshop or program they sign up for.

ACTING CLASSES

The acting school at the New York Film Academy’s NYC campus offers students opportunities throughout the year to enroll in the acting class of their choice. To learn more about the start dates and tuition rates, please click here.

ACTING DEGREES

Students enrolled at the New York Film Academy’s acting school in NYC can apply their coursework toward credit in one of the New York Film Academy’s Los Angeles campus degree programs, including:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Acting for Film
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting for Film
• Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) in Acting for Film

ACTING WORKSHOPS

Students interested in attending a short-term acting workshop at the New York Film Academy are encouraged to learn more about the following options.

• Eight-Week Acting for Film Workshop
• Four-Week Acting for Film Workshop
• One-Week Acting for Film Workshop
• Twelve-Week Evening Acting for Film Workshop
• Special Holiday Acting Workshop

ACTING PROGRAMS

Designed for students wishing to make a long-term commitment to their acting program, students at the New York Film Academy’s acting school can choose from the following acting programs.

• Two-Year Conservatory Acting Program
• One-Year Conservatory Acting Program

ACTING FACULTY

The acting school at the New York Film Academy boasts a world class faculty comprised of professional actors who each come from a distinct and distinguished background. Students enrolling at our acting school can expect to study with faculty members that include:

	Glynis Rigsby: Chair of Acting for Film Department in New York Campus. MFA Directing, Yale School of Drama. Credits include Britten's Rape of Lucretia for the Opera Project, Britannia Triumphans for the Yale Center for British Art, Naked Angels, New Dramatists, Public Theater, HERE. Member SSDC.
	Lynda Goodfriend: Chair of Acting for Film Department in Los Angeles Campus. With over thirty years of acting experience, Goodfriend is perhaps best known for her regular role on the class TV series Happy Days where she played Lori Beth Cunningham. Goodfriend has gone on to appear in additional television series such as Who’s Watching the Kids?, The Love Boat, and Fantasy Island. In addition, she has appeared in such feature-length films that include Beaches, Pretty Woman, and Exit to Eden.
	Victor Verhaeghe has begun filming his third season in the recurring role of Damien Fleming in the HBO series "Boardwalk Empire", starring Steve Buscemi. Other television credits include: Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, Damages, Bored to Death, Ugly Betty, Fringe, Sex and the City, Spin City and the Law & Orders (nine times).
	Edward O'Blenis, MFA in Acting from the Yale School of Drama. Edward has performed in numerous television and film roles include Law andOrder SVU, a recurring role on Bill Nye the Science Guy, a starring role in the film Eden alongside Anna Farris (Sundance 1995), and Proud (starring Ozzie Davis). His national network commercial ads include Heineken, Subway Sandwich, Bank of America, Wendy's, and Verizon Business DSL Bigger-Busier spot.
	Blanche Baker: A veteran actor of stage and screen, Baker first made her television debut in the miniseries Holocaust for which she won an Emmy Award and went on to appear in numerous other television movies and series, including the recent HBO film Taking Chance. She is also well-known for her turn in the classic film Sixteen Candles and she made her Broadway debut in 1980 in the Edward Albee adaptation of Lolita.

ACTING ALUMNI

The acting school at the New York Film Academy has graduated countless successful actors who have established successful careers in film, television, and stage. Scroll down to view some of the notable productions in which our alumni have starred.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Alumni of the acting school at the New York Film Academy have numerous career paths available to them upon graduating and the faculty at the Academy emphasize the many practical realities of obtaining work in the industry.

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