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Enjoy small class sizes and exclusive networking opportunities. Graduate with the skills employers are seeking in today’s creative professionals.

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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.

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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.

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Online Programs

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

Our ONLINE Diploma programs

Video Production Diploma

Plan, shoot, direct, edit and market your own content.

Writing for Film & TV Associate Diploma

Turn your creative ideas into screenplays ready for production.

Graphic Design & Interactive Media Diploma

Become a pro at visual communication.

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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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TIFF 2024: A TFS Alumnus' Journey

TFS Film Production alumnus Darcy Love recounts his adventures at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.Read more

TFS Launches Stage Production of 'The Three Birds': A Modern Take on Greek Myth and the Power of Truth

“A woman’s weapon is her tongue.” A group of talented acting students from Toronto Film School will bring their production of  Joanna Laurens’ The Three Birds – an adaptation of a Greek myth – to the stage at the Papermill Theatre this month. Directed by Tanya Rintoul, the 75-minute play explores the extremes of love as …


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TFS Acting Students’ Latest Play Explores Revolutionary Despair in ‘Marat’s Last Night’

Toronto Film School’s upcoming stage production of Marat’s Last Night will see its cast of acting students transported to Charenton Sanitorium in 1808 France. Adapted and directed by Jonathan Whittaker, the 75-minute play depicts the patients at Charenton performing a play written by patient The Marquis de Sade, portraying the last night of Jean Paul …


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TFS Production of ‘Those Who Are Lost’ Brings Pinter's Provocative Plays to Papermill Theatre

Toronto Film School students will tackle a play inspired by the works of Nobel Prize-winning playwright and poet Harold Pinter this month when their production of Those Who Are Lost hits the stage at the Papermill Theatre. Conceived and directed by Aaron Willis, the 75-minute play will see a company of fifth term Acting for …


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Toronto Film School Set to Make Its Mark on the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival® 

Toronto, ON, Sept. 3, 2024 – Toronto Film School’s presence will be felt at the Toronto International Film Festival more than ever before in 2024, thanks to its newly expanded status as an official partner of the prestigious fest. This year’s star-studded 49th edition of TIFF will screen 278 films from around the world, rolling out the …


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September Spotlight | Amazing TFS Alumni, Student & Faculty Accomplishments

At Toronto Film School, we never cease to be amazed by the accomplishments of our awesome alumni, students and faculty, who are out pursuing their dreams in the creative industries – be it premiering their latest projects at prestigious festivals like TIFF and Cannes, launching new docu-series, or winning awards. Here are some of the …


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TFS Alumni & Faculty Shine at TIFF 2024 with Multiple Award-Worthy Projects

Toronto Film School will be well represented at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month, with at least seven alumni and an instructor involved in projects screening at the prestigious festival. Here’s a look at each of the films, the alumni and faculty who worked on them, and how you can check them …


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