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Writing for Film & TV Diploma

Structure Your Story Like a Pro

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.

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Program Overview

Start Dates

January, April, October

Program Duration

18 months - 6 terms

Become a Screen Writer

Writing for Film & TV Diploma

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.
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Career Outcomes for Screenwriting Graduates

  • Screenwriter
  • Story Editor
  • Editor
  • Producer
  • Director
  • Staff Writer
  • Production Executive
  • Studio Executive
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TFS Grads in the Credits

discovery
priscilla
the-last-of-us
farcry6
john-wick-4
handmaids
the-shape-of-water
tfs-murdoch-mysteries

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

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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).