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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. Graduates may be eligible to apply for Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), allowing you to live and work in Canada.

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

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Video Production

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

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Explore the latest industry news, student profiles, alumni success stories, event reports, and content specific to your career interests.

TFS Grad Momo Spaine Makes Directorial Debut with 'After 30' on Prime Video

Class of 2019 Film Production grad Momo Spaine will mark the global release of her directorial debut – After 30 – on Prime Video this week. “I couldn’t be more excited,” Spaine said of the film’s release on the streaming platform. “After 30 holds a special place in my heart. It is not merely a …Read more

‘Memento Mori’ Brings TFS Talent Together to Tackle Canada’s MAID Program

A deeply moving short film exploring the personal and emotional complexities of Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program has recently garnered critical acclaim and festival recognition – while also highlighting the strength and talent of the Toronto Film School (TFS) community. Memento Mori, co-written, directed by, and starring Acting for Film, TV & the …


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Almothana Mohamedahmed Named Latest Recipient of BMO BIPOC Creative Achievement Award

Toronto Film School has named aspiring director, screenwriter and father Almothana Mohamedahmed as the latest recipient of the BIPOC Creative Achievement Award. Presented in partnership with BMO, the quarterly bursary – which recognizes full-time BIPOC students with $1,250 awards towards their tuition – is aimed at contributing to the diversity of the workforce in Canada’s …


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Nurturing Canadian Creativity: A Q&A with TFS President Andrew Barnsley

From its origins in Canadian technical education to its current role in powering the country’s booming film, television, and game industries, Toronto Film School (TFS) isn’t just a creative institution – it’s a vital part of Canada’s cultural and economic fabric. With its expertise in hands-on training, TFS helps train Canada’s next generation of creatives …


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Video Game Students Win Big with ‘Hazardous Hardware’ at LEVEL UP Showcase

Toronto Film School Video Game students made a strong showing at the recent LEVEL UP Showcase – walking away from Ontario’s premier event for emerging game development talent with three award wins! The 3rd annual showcase, which was held at the Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto, welcomed over 4,000 attendees on April 12, providing …


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TFS’s Michael Paszt Tag Teams with Director Kate Kroll to Bring Wrestling Icon Luna Vachon’s Story to Big Screen

Toronto Film School’s Michael Paszt will celebrate the world premiere of his latest wrestling documentary, Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story, at the Canadian Film Fest this weekend. The film, which the longtime Film Production and Writing for Film & Television instructor produced alongside writer-director/pro-wrestler Kate Kroll, will mark its big screen debut as the festival’s …


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TFS Stage Production of 'Flock' Promises a Thought-Provoking Exploration of the Stories We Choose to Tell

Toronto Film School’s latest stage production, Flock, explores the ways we choose the stories that define us – both to ourselves and to the wider world. Directed by Jonathan Higgins, the 75-minute play is the latest from award-winning playwright John Kolvenbach, whose plays include the Olivier-nominated West End productions of Love Song starring Cillian Murphy …


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