PROGRAM OVERVIEW
MAKE YOUR FILMS IN OUR STUDIOS
As a student, you will have access to our studio campus, Hollywood-grade equipment and industry-standard production support. With a recent 2.5 million investment in gear and a Sony collaboration, TFS is training the next generation of set-ready filmmakers.
Hybrid Advantage
Combine On-Campus and Remote Learning
Our on-campus programs offer a course schedule that combines in-person and live online classes in a flexible learning environment.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Toronto Film School was an amazingly immersive experience — on the first day I had a camera in my hand. And some of my first opportunities to get on sets came from instructors I met here at the school.
Chris Hatcher
Film Production '09
Executive Producer on Priscilla, Painkiller
Coming to Toronto Film School was one of the best decisions of my life. Creating new worlds, great characters, and compelling stories is something that I truly enjoy.
Caleigh Bacchus
Writing for Film & TV ’18
Writer, Murdoch Mysteries and Diggstown
I really enjoy the practical part of Toronto Film School. We are encouraged to work on as many thesis films as possible. The fact that you can actually work with cameras that are used in the industry, put up lighting, etc – is the best part.
Film Production '23
Kariane Taklo
THE TFS DIFFERENCE
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Our Students Win Awards
BCA Degree Pathway
Fast track a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) degree at Yorkville University with your TFS diploma.
Real World Experience
Learn by Doing: Craft film skills for real-world projects. Launch your career.
Industry Focus
A real-world curriculum taught by industry active, working faculty.
Top-Ranked
Toronto Film School is one of Canada’s top creative schools.
Cross-collaboration
Craft stories for Film & TV! Collaborate with filmmakers & designers. Build your network & writing skills for industry success.
YOUR DEGREE PATHWAY
BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS DEGREE PATHWAY
A creative diploma from Toronto Film School qualifies you for entry into Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) degree program. The BCA is designed to round out your education by teaching you the skills needed for business or leaderships positions in the creative arts.
Plus, it opens the door to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP), where you may be able to 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
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On Campus programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario.
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Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
Canada
460 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
Canada
© Toronto Film School. All rights reserved.
FILM PRODUCTION DIPLOMA
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Join the next generation of storytellers while you learn from accomplished filmmakers at one of the world’s top-ranked film schools.
FILM PRODUCTION DIPLOMA
CAREER OUTCOMES FOR FILM PRODUCTION GRADUATES
Film & Television Director
Commercial Director
Cinematographer
Producer
Editor
Production Designer/Art Director
Post-Production Supervisor
Camera Operator
Assistant Director
Sound Mixer
Grip/Gaffer
Production Manager
Production Coordinator
Assistant Cameraperson
FILM PRODUCTION
Production Executive
Studio Executive
PROOFS & STATS
WE'RE LOCATED IN TORONTO, CANADA'S CREATIVE CAPITAL AND YOUR GATEWAY TO THE INDUSTRY
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and home to a booming gaming industry with high-profile companies such as Ubisoft, Gameloft and Big Viking Games located here.
video game companies in the country*
900
Full Time Equivalents of employment**
55.3K
* Canada’s video game industry has grown 20% since 2019, with over 900 video game companies in the country.
** Canada’s video game industry supports an estimated 55,300 Full Time Equivalents of employment.
January, April, July, October
18 months (6 terms)
Start Dates
Program Duration
Known for shaping award winning film & tv writing graduates who go on to become industry leaders and excel in their chosen field.
EXPERIENCE
OUR ALUMNI IN THE CREDITS
LEARN FROM THE PROS
Our faculty of in-demand, working filmmakers will provide you with the creative, technical, and business knowledge you need to make it as a filmmaker today.
$2.5 billion
spent per year on Toronto’s Film industry
1,500+
productions filmed
Source: City of Toronto, Motion Picture Association
TORONTO, CANADA'S CREATIVE CAPITAL
Toronto is one of North America’s largest film and TV production centres. The industry is poised to grow significantly with the development of a new $250 million production hub.
YOUR DEGREE PATHWAY
BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS DEGREE PATHWAY
A creative diploma from Toronto Film School qualifies you for entry into Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) degree program. The BCA is designed to round out your education by teaching you the skills needed for business or leaderships positions in the creative arts.
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
THE TFS DIFFERENCE
WE TRAIN COMPETITIVE, JOB- AND SET-READY GRADUATES
Real world education
Learn by doing approach through workshop-based training, in our studio campuses using our newest equipment
Comprehensive curriculum: creative, technical and business skills, including AI applications
Career services: employment coaching and opportunity matching as applicable
250,000
jobs created in 2022
Canada 3rd
most filmed country in the world
TFS alumni contribute to the fastest growing sector of Canada’s economy* as they build successful careers doing what they love.
Program projects in a wide variety of genres: documentary, short film, music video, commercials, etc.
Industry-mirroring capstone that follows the full production process and employs students in full range of set roles.
Students preserve full Intellectual Property for their projects and can use them towards future employment
A faculty of active, accomplished filmmakers with a robust industry network
Relationship with leading local and international film festivals, including our own TFS Film Festival
Program focus on networking via special events, guest speaker series, and more
Career driven portfolio
Industry integration
*source: IBISWorld
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President, Toronto Film School
Executive Producer, Schitt's Creek and Son of Critch
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