PROGRAM OVERVIEW
BECOME A SCREENWRITER
The program is designed to replicate the process and environment of the film and television industry. Classrooms are styled after industry writing rooms with collaborative story sessions. You will learn how to pitch, write, produce and edit for all formats of film and television, including sitcoms, one-hour dramas, TV movies, feature films, new media, documentaries, broadcasts, news, commercials and PSA’s, and factual entertainment.
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.
TFS GRADS IN THE CREDITS
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
I couldn't ignore the call any longer. So I did the bravest thing I could imagine ever doing and applied to TFS’s Writing for Film & TV Diploma Program, got in, then proceeded to bare my soul through my stories to a group of colleagues over the next 18 months.
Jen Bendle
Writing for Film & TV ’22
Creative Executive, Gunn Films
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
My experience in Toronto Film School's writing program was amazing. I’ve grown as a person, as a writer, and as a director.
Reeth Mazumder-Roberts
Writing for Film & TV ’19
THE TFS DIFFERENCE
CHOOSE US
FOR OUR...
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
LET'S CHAT
READY TO START YOUR CREATIVE CAREER?
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460 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
Canada
460 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
Canada
© Toronto Film School. All rights reserved.
WRITING FOR FILM & TV DIPLOMA
STRUCTURE YOUR
Hone your storytelling skills, interact with passionate peers and learn from accomplished industry professionals. Develop the creative, technical and business skills required to launch and further your creative career.
Join Program Director Hart Massey as he takes you through a tour of the acting program.
WRITING FOR FILM & TV DIPLOMA
CAREER OUTCOMES FOR SCREENWRITING GRADUATES
Screenwriter
Story Editor
Editor
Producer
Director
Staff Writer
Production Executive
Studio Executive
STORY LIKE A PRO
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, October
18 months (6 terms)
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