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Programs

Cinematic arts programmes developed with NYFA’s campus model and proposed for delivery in Saudi Arabia — across cinematography, directing, producing and screenwriting.

Cinematic arts

Programmes offered

Degree, conservatory and short-form pathways aligned with NYFA offerings proposed for AFA. Filter by discipline to find the track that fits.

  • Short course

    1 week

    1-Week Directing

    A one-week directing immersion covering essentials of scene work, camera coverage and collaboration. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $2,000 (SAR 7,500)

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  • Short course

    1 week

    1-Week Acting

    A one-week acting immersion covering fundamentals of screen performance, scene work and on-camera technique. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $2,000 (SAR 7,500)

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  • Short course

    12 weeks · evening schedule

    12-Week Evening Acting

    Part-time evening acting classes for working professionals and students who need flexible scheduling. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $2,400 (SAR 9,000)

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  • Short course

    4 weeks

    4-Week Acting

    A short intensive acting workshop for screen performance, covering scene analysis, emotional preparation and on-camera technique. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $2,500 (SAR 9,375)

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  • Short course

    12 weeks · evening schedule

    12-Week Evening Screenwriting

    Part-time evening screenwriting classes for working professionals and students who need flexible scheduling. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $3,000 (SAR 11,250)

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  • Short course

    8 weeks

    8-Week Screenwriting

    An intensive 8-week screenwriting workshop covering story structure, character development, dialogue and script formatting. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $3,300 (SAR 12,375)

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  • Short course

    8 weeks

    8-Week Acting

    An intensive 8-week acting workshop covering audition technique, character development, scene work and professional reel building. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $3,300 (SAR 12,375)

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  • Short course

    12 weeks · evening schedule

    12-Week Evening Producing

    Part-time evening producing classes for working professionals and students who need flexible scheduling. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $3,700 (SAR 13,875)

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  • Short course

    4 weeks

    4-Week Producing

    A short intensive producing workshop covering development, budgeting, scheduling and production management fundamentals. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $3,900 (SAR 14,625)

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  • Short course

    12 weeks · evening schedule

    12-Week Evening Directing

    Part-time evening directing classes for working professionals and students who need flexible scheduling. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $4,400 (SAR 16,500)

    Apply Now
  • Short course

    4 weeks

    4-Week Directing

    A short intensive directing workshop for rapid skill-building on set and in the rehearsal room. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $4,650 (SAR 17,438)

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  • Short course

    8 weeks

    8-Week Producing

    An intensive 8-week producing workshop covering creative development, financing, line producing and post-production delivery. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $4,900 (SAR 18,375)

    Apply Now
  • Short course

    8 weeks

    8-Week Directing

    An intensive 8-week directing workshop covering scene work, camera direction, actor collaboration and production leadership. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $5,500 (SAR 20,625)

    Apply Now
  • Short courseSaudi Exclusive

    4 weeks

    4-Week Content Creation Course

    An intensive content creation workshop covering digital storytelling, social media production, camera work and editing for online platforms. Minimum high-school diploma required.

    $5,500 (SAR 20,625)

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  • 1 Year

    1 year · full time

    1-Year Screenwriting

    An intensive one-year screenwriting conservatory for writers building a professional script portfolio.

    $18,000 (SAR 67,500)

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  • 1 Year

    1 year · full time

    1-Year Producing

    A one-year producing conservatory delivered across two semesters, focused on practical production leadership.

    $19,500 (SAR 73,125)

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  • MASpring 2027

    1 year · 2 semesters

    MA Producing

    A master's producing pathway for advanced creative producing, packaging and project leadership.

    $20,000 (SAR 75,000)

    $10,000 (SAR 37,500) per semester

    Apply now for Spring 2027
  • 1 Year

    1 year · full time

    1-Year Cinematography

    An intensive one-year cinematography conservatory building camera, lighting and image-making skills for screen production.

    $21,000 (SAR 78,750)

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  • 1 Year

    1 year · full time

    1-Year Directing

    A focused one-year directing conservatory for makers who want intensive practice without a multi-year degree path.

    $21,000 (SAR 78,750)

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  • MASpring 2027

    1 year · 2 semesters

    MA Screenwriting

    A two-semester master's screenwriting track for focused, advanced script development.

    $25,000 (SAR 93,750)

    $12,500 (SAR 46,875) per semester

    Apply now for Spring 2027
  • MASpring 2027

    1 year · 2 semesters

    MA Directing

    A master's directing track designed for advanced creative development and practical screen directing.

    Delivery in KSA to emphasise practical, production-led study.

    $30,000 (SAR 112,500)

    $15,000 (SAR 56,250) per semester

    Apply now for Spring 2027
  • MFASpring 2027

    2 years · 4 semesters

    MFA Screenwriting

    Advanced screenwriting focused on feature and series development, craft revision and professional writing practice.

    $50,000 (SAR 187,500)

    $12,500 (SAR 46,875) per semester

    Apply now for Spring 2027
  • MFASpring 2027

    2 years · 4 semesters

    MFA Producing

    Graduate producing training across development, financing, production management and industry practice.

    $55,000 (SAR 206,250)

    $13,750 (SAR 51,563) per semester

    Apply now for Spring 2027
  • MFASpring 2027

    2.5 years · 5 semesters

    MFA Directing

    A multi-semester MFA directing pathway covering story, performance direction, production leadership and finished-film outcomes.

    $60,000 (SAR 225,000)

    $12,000 (SAR 45,000) per semester

    Apply now for Spring 2027
  • MFASpring 2027

    18 months · 3 semesters

    MFA Cinematography

    Advanced cinematography training focused on visual storytelling, camera craft and production-led practice in a professional studio environment.

    $95,000 (SAR 356,250)

    $31,667 (SAR 118,750) per semester

    Apply now for Spring 2027
  • Corporate

    12 weekends

    12 Weekend Intensive Corporate Training

    A weekend-based corporate intensive designed for teams and professionals building practical film, media and storytelling skills without leaving the work week.

    Fee to be confirmed

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