TRAIN FOR A CAREER FAR FROM ORDINARY
Study acting at Toronto Film School and graduate eligible to receive your first ACTRA credit.
Acting for Film, TV and the 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, tips for securing an agent, and graduate eligible for your first ACTRA credit.
“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
PRIME LOCATION
Our acting classes are held at our downtown Toronto studio campus. Here you will experience a program designed to teach you not only how to act for the screen and stage but also how the acting industry operates. Our campus is just one of three, all downtown and within walking distance of each other. As a student, you’ll be steps from public transit (both TTC and bus), restaurants, shops, banks, services and the iconic world-famous Toronto Eaton Centre.
Top Ranked
The Hollywood Reporter has included us in its list of the world’s top film schools while CourseCompare (Canada’s online marketplace for education) has ranked us as one of the Best Acting Schools in the country.
Industry Professionals
You will be mentored by a variety of award-winning and in-demand professionals who will provide the most current industry insights and best practices, as well as exciting networking opportunities.
Real World Experience
Courses and projects at Toronto Film School are designed to emulate real world situations, so that students are prepared for their work and career after graduation.
Degree Pathway
Through our articulation agreement with Yorkville University, Ontario, you can fast-track your way to a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree.
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On Campus programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario.
In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree which is delivered on-campus and online. The institution has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) to offer the BCA for a 7-year term starting 12/17/2020. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).
We are an internationally recognized film school, offering an accelerated diploma program in acting that will see you graduate industry ready, confident, and connected in just 18 months.
WHY CHOOSE US?
CREATE YOUR OWN STORY
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ACTOR
Study acting at Toronto Film School and earn your first ACTRA credit.
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.
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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.
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460 Yonge Street Campus
460 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
Canada
COVID-19 CAMPUS RETURN UPDATE
Throughout the pandemic, Toronto Film School has continued to prioritize the health and safety of our students to ensure a safe learning environment. Please check our COVID-19 Safety Page for the latest updates.
An Acting Diploma in 18 Months
January, April, July, October
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PROGRAM DURATION
18 months (6 terms)
During this 18-month diploma program, you will:
Be taught by working, credited actors.
Learn how to act for both the screen and stage, and be taught the proper way to perform voice-overs.
Learn improvisation and stage combat.
Learn how to audition for the camera and create self-tapes.
*Our on-campus programs combine in-person and live online classes in a hybrid learning environment.
Discover the best practices for landing an agent.
Be invited to exclusive industry-networking events.
Build up a diverse demo reel of work that showcases your range as an actor.
Dive deep into the business of acting, learning how the industry actually operates.
...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.
Gain hands-on experience first at TFS, then gain business and entrepreneurship skills through the BCA.
