Philosophy
The New York Film Academy's philosophy is based on a "learning by doing" approach with intensive hands-on training. Most students work outside their specialities to learn the art of film-making by fulfilling each of the key creative positions in the making of a film. The New York Film Academy believes that film is the international literature of our times, through which individuals, communities, and nations express their most profound visions of humanity to the world.
NYFA founder Jerry Sherlock explained to the Times in 2005 that he opened the school after hearing interest from parents and older relatives of aspiring young film-makers, and that he wanted to focus on practical experience.
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