NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week)
Teens learn filmmaking through hands-on training in a 1-week intensive program.
▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers filmmaking camps for teens in Los Angeles, providing a hands-on experience in various aspects of film production. The website indicates that NYFA has been operating for 30 years, founded by Jerry Sherlock. The program type is hybrid, offering both day and overnight options for students. While the site does not explicitly mention staff-to-student ratios or background checks, it emphasizes experienced instructors and professional equipment. 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 learning and industry-experienced faculty. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for university-affiliated programs. Social media handles include @newyorkfilmacademy on Instagram and newyorkfilmacademy on Facebook, showcasing student work and campus life.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 14–17
NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) 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 performing arts, 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
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 14–17
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 3300 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
- Phone: +1 818-333-3558
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $1,725 per 1-week session
↗ What parents like
- Hands-on training
- Intensive program
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week)
- What ages does NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) accept?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) 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 Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) cost?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) publishes $1,725/week for the standard session. That sits 217% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Burbank — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week)'s hours?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) runs 9:30 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 Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week)?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) is operated by a university program, 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 Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) provide lunch?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) 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 Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) compare to other performing arts camps in Burbank?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens (1-Week) is one of 128 performing arts camps in Burbank 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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