Film Production Diploma - Toronto Film School

Become a Filmmaker

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 program offers an intensive, behind-the-scenes education that covers all areas of filmmaking. You will experience every phase of pre-production, production and post-production while learning from industry-active filmmakers with projects such as Beauty and the Beast, Black Panther, The Shape of Water and Star Trek Beyond to their credit. The program covers various aspects of filmmaking, including writing and analyzing screenplays, developing storyboards, creating shot lists and preparing budgets and schedules. You will learn to shoot, direct, block, light scenes and capture audio, as well as assemble, cut and manipulate footage.

WHAT SETS
THE PROGRAM APART

Industry Professionals

You’ll be mentored by a variety of award-winning and in-demand filmmakers. Working directors, assistant directors, producers, production managers, cinematographers, camera operators, writers and distributors all bring invaluable industry practices and insights into the classroom.

Accelerated Learning

Through immersive coursework and experiential learning, 18 months is the right amount of time to develop the technical, creative and business expertise for launching your career in film.

Small Class Sizes

In small classes with one-on-one instruction and mentoring, you’ll have the greatest opportunity to reach your full potential. You’ll also build invaluable relationships with classmates and professional networks with peers across creative programs.

Real World Education

From your first term, you are on set, behind the camera, inside editing stations and in distribution meetings. You produce at least one film project per term and gain hands-on experience, working each position on set, in a range of productions. You learn how to shoot in multiple styles with access to Toronto Film School’s studios and industry-standard cameras like the ALEXA Mini and ARRI Amira.

Cross Collaboration

We provide a unique opportunity for cross-industry collaboration. You’ll bring your productions to life, working with students across creative programs including Writing for Film and TV, Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre and Video Game Design. Through both on-campus and off-campus productions, you’ll be mentored by a variety of cross-industry professionals.

Study in the Heart of Canada’s Entertainment Industry

You’ll study in downtown Toronto, steps away from the lively Dundas Square which often hosts outdoor film screenings and productions. The city provides an inspirational backdrop with such world-class cultural events as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Reel World Film Festival, Hot Docs, and North by Northeast (NXNE).

CAREER DIRECTIONS

Film & Television Director

Commercial Director

Producer

Editor

Cinematographer

Camera Operator

Assistant Cameraperson

Production Manager

Production Coordinator

Assistant Director

Production Designer/Art Director

Grip/Gaffer

Sound Mixer

Post-Production Supervisor

WHO HIRES OUR GRADUATES

Ogilvy and Mather

Raven Banner Entertainment

CBC

Tricon Films + Television

IATSE

Your Degree Pathway

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