New York Film Academy in South Beach, Florida

New York Film Academy South Beach, Florida offers an education in film and acting unlike any other film schools in Florida. Through our philosophy of “learning by doing,” students do not simply study the theory of their craft, but receive hands-on instruction in creating films and acting on screen throughout Miami. By focusing on the best industry practices, students are immersed in the practical realities of their discipline and are challenged through real-world situations in order to best prepare them for a career in the entertainment industry.


Located in the heart of gorgeous South Beach, New York Film Academy in Miami offers a wide range of degree, conservatory, and workshop programs designed for students to achieve their learning goals in the amount of time that is right for them. Unlike other film schools in Florida and acting schools, students at New York Film Academy South Beach, Florida, achieve more in less time through our intensive, project-based curriculum. In just a single year at our Miami location, a filmmaking student will write, film, direct, and edit 8 films and serve as a crewmember on 28 other films.

The Academy offers students interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Miami our accelerated three-year BFA Film and BFA Acting degree programs. For students wishing to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree, we provide two-year MFA Film and MFA Acting degree programs.

At New York Film Academy South Beach, Florida, students are never limited to just studying books and attending in-class lectures, but rather are immersed in the practical, hands-on challenges of their discipline from the first day of class, creating a truly extraordinary educational experience unique from other film schools in Florida. Our student body in Miami is extremely diverse and students study with classmates that come from all around the world, further enriching each student’s education.