Train for an Acting Career for Screen and Stage
Study acting at Toronto Film School and graduate eligible to receive your first ACTRA credit.
Acting for Film, TV and Theatre Diploma Program
Working, credited actors will teach you the skills to perform professionally for the screen or stage while demystifying the business. You’ll learn self-tape production, how to market yourself, and strategies for securing an agent. You’ll graduate with a demo reel, a headshot (provided by us), a courtesy theWorkbook membership, and eligibility for your first ACTRA credit.
An Acting Diploma in 18 Months
In this immersive program, you will:
Learn from working, credited actors how to act for the screen and stage.
Develop voice work techniques for TV, film and video games.
Explore improvisation and stage combat.
Acquire script analysis and writing skills.
Gain insights into producing and directing.
Be invited to networking events.
Learn the business of the film and TV industry.
…and much more.
Elevate Your Potential with a BCA and save $10,000 with our Dual Enrolment Program!*
A Toronto Film School diploma could be just the beginning of your creative career training! Imagine graduating from TFS’s acting diploma program and seamlessly transitioning into a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) program at our degree pathway partner, Yorkville University (YU).
Here you will learn the leadership and management skills required to take on senior-level roles and project-based positions in today’s creative industries.
Accelerate your career trajectory with our innovative Dual Enrolment program. Gain conditional admission to the YU BCA program simultaneously with your TFS program enrolment and complete them back-to-back. This streamlined approach allows you to achieve two qualifications faster (in just 3 – 4 years), while also benefiting from $10,000 in tuition savings.
Earn two credentials in less time (TFS diploma + YU BCA).
Receive a $10,000 bursary towards tuition*
Gain hands-on experience first at TFS, then gain business and entrepreneurship skills through the BCA.
Select ‘Learn More’ so one of our admissions advisors can fill you in on all the details.
*$10,000 bursary is applied evenly across all academic terms of the BCA program. Students presenting shorter-duration credentials (e.g., 12-month diplomas or fully online diplomas) may be required to complete additional academic coursework at YU. TFS graduates must complete all diploma courses with a 1.7 CGPA (on a 4.3 scale) or higher to qualify for YU’s BCA program. The 3-year completion timeline applies to domestic students taking a full course load, studying year-round, and/or with approved transfer credits. International students should consult an admissions advisor, as program duration may vary to meet PGWP eligibility. Request a call with an advisor for full details on eligibility, transfer credits, and program duration.
“TFS provided me with a solid foundation in the industry, equipping me with both the technical and creative skills needed to navigate the world of film and television. The hands-on training, collaboration with talented peers, and guidance from experienced faculty truly helped refine my craft and shape my confidence as an artist.”
Collins Chukwu
Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre ’22
“Bello” in In Another Life
OUR ALUMNI
Toronto Film School acting graduates are constantly pushing their creativity to new heights, finding work with major studios, TV networks and streaming services.
PRIME LOCATION
Acting classes are held at our brand-new studio campus at 120 Bloor Street East in Toronto. We’re just steps from the TTC’s Bloor-Yonge subway interchange, where the city’s north-south and east-west subway lines meet. You’ll also find everything you need in this urban hub: food courts and restaurants, grocery stores, banks, shops, a movie theatre, public library, parking, and more.
Why CHOOSE US?
A Faculty of Industry Professionals
Learn directly from industry professionals who have designed a curriculum based on today’s real-world challenges.
A Top-Ranked Film School
In 2026, CourseCompare (Canada’s online marketplace for education) ranked TFS as One of the Best Acting Schools in Canada. MovieMaker Magazine ranked Toronto as the #1 City to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.
Graduate Industry Ready
Graduate from our acting program equipped with the skills to launch your career with confidence. You’ll leave here with a diploma, industry connections, a demo reel, a professional headshot, a complimentary theWorkbook membership, and eligibility for your first ACTRA credit. All in just 18 months.
A Degree Pathway
Graduate with your acting diploma and seamlessly transition into a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) program at our degree pathway partner, Yorkville University. Here you will learn the skills to take on leadership roles and project-based positions in your career.
Cross Collaboration
As an acting student, you will work and collaborate with students from other programs. To get a head start on your career, we’ll facilitate exclusive networking opportunities so that you can establish industry contacts before you graduate.