Legend has it that it was Steven Spielberg’s production company that made it possible for Hollywood director Brett to graduate film school by giving him a scholarship. Now, the time has come to pay it forward. The New York Film Academy is preparing to release dozens of new scholarship opportunities to future filmmakers and actors, due in large part to the overwhelming generosity of the now ultra-successful Ratner. Students who demonstrate financial need will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 for the Academy’s one & two year conservatory programs, as well as it’s new Masters of Fine Arts Degree programs in Filmmaking, Acting, Producing and Screenwriting. Applicants are required to show a credible need for financial assistance through documentation, as well as submit a Personal Statement explaining why they would like to attend the New York Film Academy.
“We hope that these tuition grants will allow bright young filmmakers to fulfill the hopes and dreams that financial circumstance may have otherwise prevented,” said New York Film Academy founder Jerry Sherlock. “We’
Ratner’s interest in the New York Film Academy was piqued in the early nineties, when his production company, Rat Productions, shared a building with the film school. Since then, he has appeared numerous times as a guest speaker, and currently serves on the board of directors.
Students interested in applying for the Brett Ratner Tuition Grant can obtain an application online, at NYFA.com. Limited scholarships are available, and decisions will be based on merit and financial need.
About the New York Film Academy
NYFA is the largest film and acting school in the world, and the leading institution for intensive hands-on training in filmmaking, acting for film, producing, screenwriting, documentary filmmaking, and most recently, broadcast journalism. Of all film schools, it is the choice among many Hollywood filmmakers and their families, including the son of Steven Spielberg; the son of former James Bond, Pierce Brosnan; and the son of Academy Award winning actor F. Murray Abraham. In addition, the Academy is a proud sponsor of the Miss Universe Organization, providing education opportunities to the Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA titleholders.
For information regarding the Brett Ratner Tuition Grants, please visit www.NYFA.com or email financialaid@
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