Admission requirements

Assess a film’s strengths and weaknesses. Consider its direction, acting, lighting, editing, effects, and overall entertainment value. There are no right or wrong answers, just your take on what makes a film work or not.

Develop a storyboard based on your original idea. It may include dialogue and direction. We will be assessing your ability to put single visual frames into an order that tells a story, not your drawing skills. Feel free to draw the images yourself or use storyboard software. Your storyboard will be returned in the 3rd week of classes.

1. 1-2 minute explanation of who you are (hobbies, interests, past educational experiences, where you live), your personal story, what/who inspired you to get into acting, and why you want to be an acting student at Toronto Film School.
2. Be yourself and speak from the heart. Do not read your personal video off a sheet. This is a video to show yourself and your authentic personality.

1. 1-2 minute English monologue performance from a play, movie, or TV show. The monologue is a continuous dialogue or speech from 1 character only. Find a monologue that is suitable to you and shows emotional range.
2. It must be fully memorized. Stand 8 to 10 feet back from your camera and do NOT read your monologue, do NOT look into the camera lens. Play the monologue to an eyeline just off camera. Ensure that the light is in front of your body rather than back lit. Make sure the volume is up.
3. Please submit the videos by uploading them to YouTube or Vimeo and providing the link to your Admissions Advisor.

1. 1 photograph of yourself. The photograph can be a photo taken from your phone or a picture used on social media. A professional head shot is not required.
2. A 1-page essay describing your story, why you want to be an actor, and why you would like to study at Toronto Film School.

1. Journal Entries (no more than two pages).
2. Short Story (no more than two pages).
3. Opinion Article (no more than two pages).
4. Short Film/Sketch script (not to exceed five pages).

Please submit a 300–500 word essay on why you’re interested in a career in the graphic design industry, and your career goals. Tell us what aspects of the graphic design industry interest you. Please include related hobbies or relevant work.

Please submit a 300-500 word essay on why you want to attend Toronto Film School and your career goals for the video game industry. We’ll be assessing your overall understanding of the industry, and how you envision building a gaming career.

Please submit a 300-500 word essay on why you want to attend Toronto Film School and your career goals for the video game industry. We’ll be assessing your overall understanding of the industry, and how you envision building a gaming career.