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Learn from working professionals, network with industry insiders, and gain the confidence and skills needed to launch your film career. Join us on campus or online. 

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A CREATIVE DIPLOMA IN 12-24 MONTHS

Our diploma programs

PROGRAM DURATION
18 months (6 terms)

START DATES
January, April, July, October

DELIVERY MODE
On campus

Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre Diploma

Through practical, hands-on training, you’ll learn the foundations of acting for the camera and on stage. You’ll enjoy small class sizes taught by experienced actors, graduating with a demo reel of work and ready to nail auditions. You’ll enjoy small class sizes taught by working actors, graduating with a demo reel of work and eligibility for your first ACTRA credit.

Film Production Diploma

Real filmmakers will teach you the creative, technical, and business areas of filmmaking. You’ll shoot your films on the same camera gear used to shoot today’s Hollywood films and tv series, and graduate qualified to take on any number of roles in the industry.

Writing for Film and TV Diploma

Professional, working writers will teach you how to turn your creative story ideas into saleable, commercial formats ready for production in Canada’s booming screen industry.

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ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGH TORONTO FILM SCHOOL, ONTARIO.

PROGRAM DURATION
24 months (8 terms)

START DATES
January, April, July, October

DELIVERY MODE
Online

Video Production Diploma

Learn how to plan, shoot, direct, edit, and market your own stories. You’ll gain practical experience while building a polished portfolio.

Writing for Film and TV Diploma

Professional, working writers will teach you how to turn your creative story ideas into saleable, commercial formats ready for production.

ONLINE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGH TORONTO FILM SCHOOL AT YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY,
NEW BRUNSWICK.

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Watch our student showreel

This video showcases the original work of our students. Soon, you could be directing, shooting, editing and marketing your own stories.

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A real-world, 
hands-on education

AN ELITE FILM SCHOOL

Expect a curriculum designed to teach you today’s best practices, and to graduate with a work portfolio that demonstrates your new skills.

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INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

We’re a globally-ranked film school

Toronto Film School is ranked a top film and acting school by CEOWORLD Magazine, QS World University Rankings, and Casting Workbook.

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Toronto Film School graduates have gone on to work on such acclaimed productions as The Shape of Water, The Lion King, Suicide Squad and The Handmaid’s Tale, among many others.

Notable alumni work

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President, Toronto Film School
Executive Producer, Schitt's Creek
and Son of a Critch

Andrew Barnsley

As society and industry evolves, so do our programs. Our vision is for every one of our students to graduate industry ready.

As society and industry evolves, so do our programs. Our vision is for every one of our students to graduate industry ready.

Andrew Barnsley

President, Toronto Film School
Executive Producer, Shitt's Creek
and Son of a Critch

Toronto, Canada’s creative capital

We’re located in Toronto, one of North America’s largest film and tv production centres, and one of the most liveable and multicultural cities in the world. The industry here is poised to expand significantly with the development of a new $250 million production hub on the city’s waterfront. 

$2.5 Billion

spent in 2021, a new record

1400+

productions filmed in 2021 

Source: City of Toronto

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Earn a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) degree

YOUR PATHWAY TO A DEGREE

The BCA program from Yorkville University will provide you with the practical business and leadership skills needed for a career in the creative arts.

PROGRAM DURATION
as few as 15 months*

START DATES
January, April, July, October

*Complete the BCA program in as few as 15 months for domestic students and 2 years for international students. With full course load, year-round study and/or approved transfer credits. Applicants are encouraged to contact an Admissions Advisor.

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COVID-19 campus return update

Toronto Film School continues 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.

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On-campus programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario. Online programs are offered through Toronto Film School at Yorkville University, New Brunswick.

©In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) 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 seven-year term starting 2020/12/17. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (i.e., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).

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Toronto, ON, M5B 2G9
Canada

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Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
Canada

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Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
Canada