NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens
Teen filmmaking camp in Los Angeles offering hands-on experience in directing, shooting, and editing short films.
▌ Editor's read The NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens II in Los Angeles is a day camp program offered by the New York Film Academy, an institution founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, indicating over 30 years of operation. The camp focuses on practical, hands-on filmmaking, allowing teens to write, direct, shoot, and edit their own short films using professional equipment. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it highlights the expertise of its instructors, who are described as industry professionals. 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 approach and experienced faculty. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@newyorkfilmacademy) and a Facebook page (newyorkfilmacademy), showcasing student work and campus life. The program is designed for aspiring filmmakers to gain intensive experience in a creative and collaborative environment.
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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 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: $4,525 per 3-week session
↗ What parents like
- Hands-on experience
- Directing and editing
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens
- What ages does NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens accept?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens 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 cost?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens publishes $1,508/week for the standard session. That sits 177% above the $545 median for performing arts camps in Burbank — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $4,525 per 3-week session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens's hours?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens 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?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens 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 provide lunch?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens 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 compare to other performing arts camps in Burbank?
- NYFA Filmmaking Camp for Teens 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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