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School Time Until Next Intake:Back Programs Diploma Programs Film Production Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre Writing for Film & TV Video Game Design & Animation Video Game Design & Development Graphic Design & Interactive Media Pathways BCA Pathway Online Programs Admissions Admission Requirements Tuition & Payment Options International Students TFS Referral Program Resources for Parents Experience Student Life Campus & Facilities Career Services Housing Health Services Policies & Accessibility Thought Leadership Leadership & Faculty Industry President’s Award Showcase Inside Track Access Insider TFS Film Festival News Blog Events Newsletter Programs Learn by doing with your choice of 6 creative diploma programs. Learn More Contact Us Admissions At Toronto Film School, our goal is to provide you with a seamless admissions experience—one that offers personalized support should you need it. Learn More Contact Us Experience We started by imagining what success looks like for our students; we envisioned them graduating not just skilled and confident, but connected and industry savvy too. Learn More Contact Us News Industry News with Perspective Learn More Contact Us Search for: Search Button Request Info Apply Now Your Creative Career Starts Here Hit the ground running. Learn in-demand skills from industry pros and jumpstart a rewarding career doing what you love. Starts Here Explore Programs Admission Requirements Program Showcase Choose Your Program & Build a Killer Portfolio Enjoy small class sizes and exclusive networking opportunities. Graduate with the skills employers are seeking in today’s creative professionals. EXPLORE ALL PROGRAMS Our Diploma Programs 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. Our Pathway Programs 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. SPEAK TO AN ADVISOR DOWNLOAD BROCHURE 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. SPEAK TO AN ADVISOR 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. 1 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. 2 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. 3 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 . 4 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. 5 Industry Insiders Program advisory committees, business partnerships and other special initiatives will ensure you gain valuable industry exposure. 6 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. 7 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. Learn More Latest news and events The Toronto Film School Blog Explore the latest industry news, our student success stories, special events, and more. How to Become a Filmmaker |It’s Now More Possible Than Ever Before To become a successful filmmaker, enrol in a program that teaches you the business side of the film industry too while providing networking opportunities. Read more How Director Denis Villeneuve Conquered Dune and Dune: Part Two The director of Dune and Dune: Part Two knows how to craft a story; here we explain why his techniques work why he is in such demand in Hollywood. Read more Future of Canada’s Film, TV & Video Game Industries Celebrated at 2024 TFS Film Festival Toronto, ON, April 25, 2024 – A flock of film, television and video game industry leaders will be on hand at the TIFF Lightbox on Thursday, May 16 to celebrate the future stars of Canada’s creative industries at Toronto Film School’s 2024 Film Festival. The TFS Film Fest marks a special time of year, as … Read more Director of TFS’s Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation Wins Lavender Rhetorics Award Tommy Mayberry, the Director of Toronto Film School and Yorkville University’s Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation, was recently awarded with the 2024 Lavender Rhetorics Award for Excellence in Queer Scholarship. Presented annually by the Conference on College Composition and Communication, the award honours four works (one book, one book chapter or article, one dissertation and … Read more Video Game Student Dmytro Salenko Wows Creative Success Award Judges with ‘Mindscape’ Game Pitch Toronto Film School recently announced Dmytro Salenko as the inaugural winner of its newly launched Creative Success Award. For Salenko, a Video Game Design & Animation student, being selected as the first-ever recipient of the quarterly $2,500 bursary meant the world to him – not only proving that all his hard work and dedication is … Read more Film Production Alum Olayinka Jinmi-Ahisu Wins 2024 The Verdict Marketing Case Competition Class of 2021 Toronto Film School grad Olayinka Jinmi-Ahisu was recently part of a team that took home the first-place finish from The Verdict 2024 – including a cash prize of $10,000! Winning the competition felt unreal to me,” Ahisu said of The Verdict, an annual marketing case competition presented by IMDOINGIT, which offers Black … Read more Film Production Grad William Gauthier’s ‘Each Other’ Wins Big on Festival Circuit Class of 2023 Film Production alumnus William Gauthier has enjoyed a very successful stint on the festival circuit with his very first short film, Each Other, over the last year. Since its completion in June 2023, Each Other has been selected to 16 festivals in 8 countries around the world, garnering 12 nominations and bringing … Read more Explore Resources Become an Industry Insider Build expertise through access to our must-read newsletter for filmmakers and creative professionals. Discover your Insider Advantage . Tweet Share Share Pin Email WhatsApp newsletter Insider Advantage Newsletter Build expertise through access to our must-read newsletter for filmmakers and creative professionals. Discover your Insider Advantage. Programs Film Production Acting Graphic Design Writing Video Game Development Video Game Animation BCA Pathway Online Programs Quick Links Admissions...