Acting for Film TV & the Theatre

Learn the craft and master the full range of performance under the mentorship of professional actors. Graduate in just 18 months, eligible for your first ACTRA credit.

Become the Complete Actor

Program Start Dates:
January, April, July and October

Program Start Duration:
18 months (6 terms)

Campus:
Dundas Square

During the current term, some courses are offered through remote-synchronous delivery.

The acting program applies the Stanislavski Method to blend film and television acting with the critical foundations of stage technique. The program is taught by a faculty of acclaimed actors, with credits including The Handmaid’s Tale, American Gods, Orphan Black and Taken. You will explore artistic, technical and business areas of acting, through practical, hands-on training. From movement to voice and improvisation, you will learn the foundations of acting for the camera and stage, as well as the skills for voice-over, screenwriting, pitching, producing, directing, video editing, auditioning and career management.

WHAT SETS
THE PROGRAM APART

Complete Acting Program

You’ll leave the program with a competitive edge of being “The Complete Actor,” having the skills to act for both the camera and stage. You'll develop a unique understanding of acting within the entire production process, from screenwriting to producing and directing.

Professional Portfolio and Career Management

You’ll leave the program with professional headshots and an industry-ready portfolio including a demo reel of your film work, a short film and a voiceover mp3. You’ll also get expert advice on self-marketing, auditioning, and finding the right agent, as well as meet with Casting Workbook.

Cross Collaboration

At Toronto Film School, you’ll have a unique opportunity for cross-industry collaboration, working with peers across creative programs and building a diverse network of entertainment professionals. You’ll perform in the productions of filmmaking students, table read film and television scripts with writing students, create pitch packages with graphic design students and record voiceovers with video game design students.

Real World Education

You’ll gain invaluable experience performing in all areas of the entertainment industry and build a diverse professional portfolio. As early as your first term, you’ll be performing in front of the camera as well as using film equipment. You’ll also appear in a play by an accomplished guest director on a professional downtown Toronto stage.

Industry Professionals

In small classes, you’ll be mentored by accomplished working actors, writers, directors, filmmakers and producers who bring industry insights and practices into the classroom, as well as share insider industry connections and networks in both theatre and film.

Accelerated Learning

With hands-on training in front of the camera and on-stage, the program will prepare you with the versatile creative and technical skills you need to succeed as an actor.

Your Degree Pathway

FOR GRADUATES WITH THE PASSION TO DO MORE

Maximize your potential in the Acting industry with a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree from Yorkville University--a unique degree completion program that requires prior completion of an acceptable post-secondary diploma in the creative arts. Our articulation agreement with Yorkville University lets you complete your Bachelor of Creative Arts degree in as few as 15 months while working, and helps you develop advanced leadership skills needed to manage production teams, market yourself as a brand, and more.

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Become the Complete Actor

MORE SUCCESS STORIES

WHAT SETS
THE PROGRAM APART

Complete Acting Program

Professional Portfolio and Career Management

Cross Collaboration

Real World Education

Industry Professionals

Accelerated Learning

CAREER DIRECTIONS

WHO HIRES OUR GRADUATES

Your Degree Pathway

FOR GRADUATES WITH THE PASSION TO DO MORE

Become the Complete Actor

MORE SUCCESS STORIES

WHAT SETS THE PROGRAM APART

Complete Acting Program

Professional Portfolio and Career Management

Cross Collaboration

Real World Education

Industry Professionals

Accelerated Learning

CAREER DIRECTIONS

WHO HIRES OUR GRADUATES

Your Degree Pathway

FOR GRADUATES WITH THE PASSION TO DO MORE

WHAT SETS
THE PROGRAM APART