WELCOME TO ONE OF
THE WORLD'S
LEADING FILM
SCHOOL
WELCOME TO ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING FILM SCHOOLS
TESTIMONIAL
“Toronto Film School perfectly catered to my desire of establishing roots in Canada’s media industry. Their instructors provided core industry insights, hands-on equipment training, and opportunities to meet people who were doing exactly what I wanted to do.”
Jigar Thakkar, Film Production ‘21
Mumbai, India
Associate Director, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in Toronto
Jigar Thakkar,
Film Production ‘21
“Toronto Film School perfectly catered to my desire of establishing roots in Canada’s media industry. Their instructors provided core industry insights, hands-on equipment training, and opportunities to meet people who were doing exactly what I wanted to do.”
PROGRAM SHOWCASE
GRADUATE INDUSTRY QUALIFIED, FAST
Experience a real-world curriculum, make valuable connections, and graduate industry ready in just 12–18 months.
OUR PROGRAMS
CHOOSE FROM
6 CREATIVE DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Graduate with a portfolio of work and an enhanced CV, tailored specifically to your ideal job.
18 MONTHS
Film Production
Learn from real filmmakers. Shoot your films in our studios with Hollywood-standard equipment.
18 MONTHS
Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre
Master powerful acting techniques. Qualify for your first ACTRA
ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) is the national union of professional performers working in recorded media in Canada. ACTRA represents the interests of over 28,000 members across the country – the foundation of Canada’s highly acclaimed professional performing community.
Master powerful acting techniques. Qualify for your first ACTRA
12 MONTHS
Graphic Design & Interactive Media
Become a pro at visual communication for print and digital platforms.
18 MONTHS
Video Game
Design & Animation
Build worlds and bring characters to life.
18 MONTHS
Video Game Design & Development
Ace the game creation process from concept to production.
New terms start quarterly
in January, April, July, and October.
Our on-campus programs offer a course schedule that combines in-person and live online classes in a flexible learning environment.
PROOFS & STATS
EXPERIENCE A WORLD-CLASS CITY
Over half of Toronto’s population was born outside of Canada. More than 160 languages are spoken here, with over a quarter of the city’s residents speaking a language other than English or French at home. It’s no wonder the BBC has declared Toronto the most diverse city in the world.
Sources: Wikipedia and City of Toronto
Join Canada’s Booming Creative Industries
$9.4 billion
in screen production revenue expected in 2023
63%
increase in Toronto studio space projected by 2025
Over 900
video game companies operate here
Over 34,000
graphic designers and illustrators are employed in Ontario
Sources: IBISWorld, Toronto.ca, ESAC and Government of Canada
YOUR DEGREE PATHWAY
COMPLEMENT YOUR CREATIVITY WITH A BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS (BCA) DEGREE
A diploma from Toronto Film School qualifies you for entry into Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) degree program. Level up your business and leadership skills for senior roles in the creative arts. The BCA can be obtained in as few as 15 months.
QUALIFY FOR A WORK PERMIT UPON GRADUATION
With a BCA, you are eligible to apply to
Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP), where you can obtain a work permit valid for up to 3 years.
Begin your creative
Diploma program
Graduate with your diploma
Begin your Bachelor of Creative Arts Program
Graduate with your Bachelor of Creative Arts degree
3.5 YEARS
1.5 YEARS
2 YEARS
TOUR TORONTO FILM SCHOOL, VIRTUALLY
Tour our modern studio campus in downtown Toronto, home to five studios, equipment room (featuring the latest industry-grade equipment), vocal booth, lounge and classrooms.
LET'S CHAT
READY TO START YOUR CREATIVE CAREER?
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Request a call with one of our admissions advisors if you have any questions about your program of choice or the enrolment process.
Start your application now to secure your spot.
OUR CAMPUS LOCATIONS
10 Dundas Campus
10 Dundas Street E., Suite 704
Toronto, ON, M5B 2G9
Canada
460 Yonge St.
460 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
Canada
415 Yonge St Campus
415 Yonge Street, 6th, 8th and 15th Floor
Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
Canada
*Our Career Services Centre assists both Toronto Film School and Yorkville University students in finding work. On-campus programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario.
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18 MONTHS
Writing For Film
& TV
Turn your creative ideas into screenplays ready for production.
THE TFS DIFFERENCE
ENGAGE WITH INDUSTRY
You will be invited to participate in a variety of student centric and curated events designed to give you valuable industry exposure. This includes membership in our exclusive Inner Circle Club where accomplished working professionals will share their knowledge and experience, studio screenings of the latest Hollywood films, industry nights, and Toronto Film School’s annual Festival of Films.
ACCESS OUR CAREER SERVICES CENTRE
Craft the perfect resume, master the job interview, and learn to network through webinars and one-on-one coaching. Our Career Services Centre is available to both students and graduates, and will give you the tools to land your dream job. In 2022, we secured jobs for over 300 students*.
Upgrade your diploma to a degree in 2 years
Learn skills that allow you to succeed in all aspects of creative industries
Save significantly on time and tuition
LDC INTERNATIONAL BURSARY
Applicants from LDC countries could be eligible to receive up to a $10,000 tuition bursary towards their program. The list of countries is available here.