My First Day at the New York Film Academy (NYFA)

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Can’t wait for you guys to see my projects!

[@alisonbravo351]

Were you like suer nervous??? I plan on going to the camp next year in july Lords will and im kinda nervous but there are so many projects i wanna do since i was 11 theyre mostly movies that shot films 😆😆please respond asap and btw youre SOO pretty😆😎

[@parviswhite387]

Waiting when NYFA reopens. Be ready, I’m coming for y’all 🙂

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I bet you are!

[@parviswhite387]

Lauren Schwartzbard what’s you IG, let’s stay in touch 🙂

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

It's @lauren.schwartzbard!

[@parviswhite387]

Lauren Schwartzbard just wrote you

[@Brivlo]

I've been living in NYC for years and I've never seen that kind of train

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Which kind?

[@parviswhite387]

You can get that from Grand central. For Long distance intercity only.

[@lisa_greasley]

aaah girll i loved thiss soo much girll🥰this is literally my dream school--would love to go there once covid is over!

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

!!!! Crossing my fingers for you!

[@lisa_greasley]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard aah yayy thank youu girll🥰

[@elymental]

This looks great Lauren Have a fantastic time at the academy and learn as much as possible because this is a big opportunity and I already like your work so just imagine how much more it will be once you have done this course, it will be amazing. Best wishes for you and your loved ones from here in the uk : )

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Thank you so much! I am so excited to learn and improve! Best wishes toward you as well!

[@yummynena9930]

I'm starting next year January and I'm so excited

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

So exciting!!!! Happy for you!

[@yummynena9930]

Thank you! ❤️

[@ivanmontesdeocacosio496]

You made me remember my first day at NYFA 😪😌

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Awwww I'm so glad to hear that!

[@p_lola3649]

Hey, my twin and I was thinking to go to NYFA here in Australia for a diploma in Acting for film x

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

That's awesome! (And having a twin is extra awesome!)

[@p_lola3649]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard Naww! your awesome. Ty so much

[@Videokid703]

looking at colleges and this is on of them

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Good luck!

[@speadlove7194]

I am going there next fall yay

[@jaydagreen1775]

I'm researching schools for after high school (very stressful!), and this has been very helpful in calming my nerves and getting some info :)

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I totally get it. Glad to help in any way I can!

[@ShivanaTakesOff]

Hey,​ great vlog. I am thinking of enrolling at the NYFA and was wondering what you thought of it? I know you were there for film but I would go for acting but I am just curious what you thought of it and all?

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

First of all, thanks! I absolutely LOVED the NYFA and I learned so much there. All of the teachers were phenomenal and interesting and my peers were also really great and diverse. 10/10 recommend. I knew a couple people in the acting program and I know they also enjoyed their experience. And being able to study film, or acting, in NYC is just so cool!

[@SaucesSpices]

Wow I enjoyed the video 😍

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Glad you enjoyed

[@LevelUp37]

Is there any audition for filmmaking?Like submission of sample projects?

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I did not have to submit anything. For longer programs maybe there is but there is the expectation of starting from scratch.

[@ethanstages3844]

At NYFA did they have any internships or entry level positions into the film industry when you graduate?

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

they did not - but I only did a certificate program, might be different with degrees!

[@christinamurra3266]

What editing software does NYFA have you guys use? Avid?

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Yeah it was AVID when I went!

[@lorraineschmucker3230]

Hey Lauren, do you remember what your schedule was like last year? I am taking a 4 week workshop at NYFA this summer, and I'd like to know what your schedule was like to get an idea of what mine might be. Thanks!

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Hey! The schedule was very intense. Classes were pretty much all day (9 am - 5/6/7/whenever) every day. Including weekends. Do you want to know anything more specific? But it was also SO MUCH FUN. I learned so much and I bet you will too! Have a great time!

[@lorraineschmucker3230]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard Thanks a lot for answering! That basically gave me all I wanted to know.

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Happy to hear it!

[@foryoursoul1786]

Hi! I was recently accepted in the NYFA, is there any way I could talk to you about your experience?

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Yeah! You can either just ask questions on here or dm me on Instagram if that’s easier for you. I’m happy to answer any questions although it has been a minute since I was there XD

[@プラクル]

Is it expensive? Because I'm planning to join after my 10th grade finishes

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I think it was a good price for all that you do in it! Not cheap but not super expensive either. Though prices could have increased.

[@CoryAtRandom]

Nice first day Vlog

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Thank you!

[@Daren_McClimans]

I would love to go here!

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I would definitely recommend doing at least a workshop! It was such a wonderful experience.

[@Daren_McClimans]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard thanks!

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

😁

[@Daren_McClimans]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard when I get out of high school I definitely will

[@bg137]

What do you receive out of this?

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I learned a lot of valuable production skills and a lot of theory practices to help make better stories and when editing create a certain tone/vibe. For me, it also enabled me to work on some small sets which was so much fun and really cemented that film was what I wanted to do:)

[@bg137]

Oh okay that’s so good 😊

[@Vishuz666]

Hi can you please tell me what is the fees of cinematography (Master of fine arts in cinematography)

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I do not know those fees. I'm sorry! But if you email NYFA and ask I'm sure they'll be able to tell you.

[@Vishuz666]

Lauren Elizabeth Schwartzbard Yeah sure thank you.. can’t wait to take admission and also to meet you soon⚡️🎬

[@soggycookie345]

Did you live in dorms or do they not have dorms?

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Because I live in NJ, I commuted into the city everyday and took the train. However, most of my friends stayed in Brooklyn. I believe that was where the housing was. That being said, I do not know much about it.

[@liezqueenph]

new friend here 👋 watched full godbless us❤

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

☺☺☺

[@OnsaFashionPlace]

Wow, I enjoyed the video. New subbie here

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Thank you so much!

[@gauravbisht9431]

I want to join nfa but I'm living at a place where nobody knows about it . Can you help me ? I have some questions

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Sure. Ask away!

[@gauravbisht9431]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard I've never visited that place . I'm pure vegetarian. I want to know about hostel facilities ,fee structure, curriculum for film direction course , it's duration and opportunities after graduating from there . Is there any kind of discrimination I would have to face due to my east Asean ethnicity. Please answer.

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

Okay so I dont know all the answers to those but once I finish my work for the day I will come back and answer what I can :)

[@gauravbisht9431]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard okay

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

So there are def places to stay around NYC tho I commuted into the city when I went there. It is really easy to get around the city thanks to the expansive subway system

[@プラクル]

How much did it totally cost you on everything?!

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I'm sorry but I really don't remember. Maybe 5500? With commuting costs and all that

[@jonathanrpoll9039]

is it difficult to enter? 

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

For the workshops I dont think so but you do need to fill out a full application. For the bfas and mfas probably harder

[@jonathanrpoll9039]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard thank you, I would like to study I saw something from 2 years is it true that it comes out at 2000 dollars a month? 

[@heinidamandkhar4118]

Hey if you don't mind I only want to know these fees

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

So the program when I did it was about $4,600 in estimated fees (I check the papers I got) though part of that was estimated production costs which are really up to you. I also had to buy a monthly train pass and path/subway fees when commuting. So it was expensive. But I think it was worth it.

[@heinidamandkhar4118]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard Thank you so much

[@divanksaini984]

@@LaurenSchwartzbard This fee is1year or1month

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

@@divanksaini984 It was for one month but the program included equipment, several classes, and workashops.

[@プラクル]

How old were you when you join nyfa?

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

18

[@summertea545]

Why spend all that time and money for a film school when most people just get together and make a film be it a documentary, short film, animated. You learn that yourself instead of paying for a boot camp style schedule hurrying you around all day long and most of those students never get anywhere ... they just paid too much money for nothing.

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I actually learned loads and part of making it in the industry beyond the youtube and vimeo exhibitons is networking and who you know. By going to school I've gotten to learn from filmmakers from all around the world! I wouldn't trade that for anything. Plus you get access to awesome equipment that I could not afford on my own

[@soggycookie345]

Did you live in dorms or do they not have dorms?

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I did not because I commuted from NJ so I dont really know