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TFS SHOWCASE: A JOURNEY

IN MOTION

We’re turning 20, so we’re going big. Don’t miss the inaugural TFS Showcase event at Toronto’s historical Steam Whistle’s Locomotive Hall. May 27, 12pm-3pm EST.

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Program Showcase

Choose Your Program & Build a Killer Portfolio

From rookie to pro in 12–18 months.

Graduate job ready, with a professional portfolio and a solid industry network.

Our Diploma Programs

Film Production

Learn from real filmmakers. Shoot your films in our studios with Hollywood-standard equipment.

Writing for Film & TV

Turn your creative ideas into screenplays ready for production.

Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre

Master powerful acting techniques. Qualify for your first ACTRA credit.

Graphic Design & Interactive Media

Become a pro at visual communication.

Video Game Design & Animation

Build worlds and bring characters to life.

Video Game Design & Development

Ace the game creation process from concept to production.

Pathways Programs

Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA)

The BCA Program is offered out of Yorkville University. Level up your business and leadership skills. Qualify for a PGWP.

ESL Pathway Program

Advance your English quickly. Learn what it’s like to be part of our creative community.

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

Online Programs

Learn on your terms with online diploma programs in:

Video Production

Writing for Film & TV (Associate)

Graphic Design & Interactive Media

24 months through asynchronous
course delivery.

Visit Toronto Film School Online

On-campus programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario. Online programs are offered through Toronto Film School at Yorkville University, New Brunswick.

Proofs and Stats

Why a Career in Film and TV?

Creative careers in Canada are the next big thing. Get in on it.

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Canada’s Movie, TV and Video Production Industry

$9.4 Billion

in screen production revenue expected in 2023.

8.9%

market growth in 2022.

63% Increase

in Toronto studio space projected by 2025.

Canada’s Video Game Industry

Over 900

video game companies operate here.

$4.3 billion

in revenue generated in 2021.

20%

Growth since 2019.

Canada’s Graphic Design Industry

$1.3 billion

earned in revenue in 2022.

Over 34,000

graphic designers and illustrators employed in Ontario

Sources: IBISWorld, City of Toronto, ESAC and Government of Canada

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The TFS Difference

We Put the “IN” in Industry

Join us on the other side. Learn the inner workings of the trade from masters of the craft. Work on real-world projects. Build your own network of pros. And graduate confident, ready to score that dream job.

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Global Acclaim

We’re recognized as a top film school in Canada and abroad. And rightfully so. Just ask, CourseCompare, Casting Workbook, MovieMaker, Applyboard and more.

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Working, Active Faculty

Here to train you is the cream of the crop of experts in your area of study. Learn from those who are doing it.

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Best of the Best

Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Andrew Barnsley brings over two decades of experience to his role as president of Toronto Film School. He’s executive produced hits like Schitt’s Creek, Son of a Critch, and The Kids in the Hall.

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Real Learning

This is a boots on the ground type of school. Our programs have been designed to prepare you for the realities of working in the creative field. No sugarcoating.

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Industry Insiders

Program advisory committees, business partnerships and other special initiatives will ensure you gain valuable industry exposure.

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Inner Circle Club

Beyond your program’s curriculum, you’ll become part of the Inner Circle Club. A flagship initiative where an industry ace becomes the school’s expert-in-residence every term. Insights, tips, strategies, techniques and more are shared exclusively with the TFS community.

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Career Focused

Your success in the real world is our difference. Become versed in the best strategies for finding work in businesses related to your career aspirations. Receive strategic advice for job interviewing, crafting a resume, and networking.

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Latest news and events

The Toronto Film School Blog

Explore the latest industry news, our student success stories, special events, and more.

Breathe Emerges as Biggest Winner at 2023 TFS Film Fest

A film about a woman trying not to suffocate in the wake of a traumatic event left audiences – and judges – breathless at Toronto Film School’s 2023 Film Festival. Breathe swept many of the top awards at the May 12 event – bringing home four of the six trophies it was nominated for, including Best …Read more

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'Infestari' Wins Best Artistic Achievement Award at 2023 Level Up Showcase

    The team of Video Game students behind the “intense” stealth shooter game Infestari took home one of the top prizes from the 10th Annual Level Up Showcase last month. “We are thrilled to announce that the Infestari team has won the Best Artistic Achievement award at Level Up 2023,” said Video Game Design …

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What is a Production Artist: A Comprehensive Guide

Ahh, the production artist – a vital yet often overlooked role in the world of graphic design. These detail-oriented designers step in during the final stages of a project and they thrive on balancing, refining, ordering, and color-correcting visual designs that have already received a first draft.  If you’re unfamiliar with the role, it’s because …

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The 5 Best i7 Windows Laptops for Creatives

Creative professionals require powerful computers to do their best work. Unfortunately, this means their set-up costs can run notoriously high.  But fear not! If you’re creative you can still get yourself a new computer that delivers exceptional performance at an affordable price. The solution? An i7 Windows laptop! Ranking among the finest laptop CPUs on …

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Script Writing: The A to Z of Script Writing Explained

Script Writing: The A to Z of Script Writing Explained Script writing is at one time an art, science, and trade. It’s also not for everyone. Mastering it requires a significant amount of self-discipline and practice, and breaking into the film and television industry as a writer demands perseverance.  That being said, if you’re passionate …

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How to Become a Screenwriter in 2023

How to Become a Screenwriter in 2023 Streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu massively disrupted the entertainment industry and fueled a lasting boom in film and television production. During the 2010s, the number of new shows and films created hit all-time records; and, accordingly, the demand for skilled screenwriters skyrocketed. As of 2021, …

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What is a Screenplay? An Introduction for Aspiring Screenwriters

What is a Screenplay? Most films or shows wouldn’t exist without a screenplay. Screenplays function as the blueprint or the bedrock of any visual narrative. And despite common assumptions, they contain far more than just character dialogue.  Not only do screenplays outline character interactions, but they also feature detailed descriptions of settings, scenes, and key …

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