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Toronto Film School offers Film Production, Acting, Writing, Video Game Design & Animation, Graphic D Contact us today to learn more.

The Toronto Film School (TFS) offers fast-track diploma programs to exciting careers in film, television, theatre, graphic design, and video game design. Since 2001, students at TFS have enjoyed a high-energy, hands-on and creative learning environment, mentored by faculty who are highly successful professionals in their field. Advantages of studying at the Toronto Film School:

• Small class size

s with an average of 20 students or less per class
• Strong focus on hands-on training in state-of-the-art studio environments
• Dedicated faculty of accomplished working professionals who bring real-world experience into their lessons
• TFS provides students access to Industry events allowing them to build their professional networks while still in school

Why TFS? What sets the Toronto Film School apart is that right from the start, students begin the transformative process of turning raw energy and creativity into the practical skills demanded by a competitive marketplace. Students will be acting, filming, editing, designing and writing in a high-energy collaborative environment, preparing for their careers– with the guidance of supportive faculty, who understand what it takes for success in the entertainment industry. TFS offers the following diploma programs:

• Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre
• Film Production
• Writing for Film & TV
• Video Game Design & Animation
• Video Game Design & Development
• Graphic Design & Interactive Media

Go Further

Toronto Film School graduates can take their education further due to our articulation agreement with Yorkville University. This partnership allows many of our diploma graduates to transfer credits towards Yorkville University's Bachelor of Creative Arts and complete the degree online in as few as 15 months.

09/09/2026

TIFF MARKET PASS HOLDERS! This one's for you!

How do filmmakers transform real experiences into stories that connect with audiences while staying true to their origins? This conversation explores the creative and business challenges behind adapting real stories for film and television—from finding the emotional core of a narrative and making creative choices, to navigating development, financing, rights, production realities, and industry partnerships. Filmmakers, producers, and executives share insights into what it takes to move a story from inspiration to screen.

Moderated by our very own Andrew Barnsley!

Panelists:
Barbara Mamabolo, Executive in Charge of Current Production, CBC Drama

Caleigh Bacchus, Writer, Producer, Story Editor

Emilija Davidovic, Producer, Line Producer, Production Supervisor, Program Director, Film and TV Production Diploma Program, Toronto Film School

Carolyn Mauricette, Director of Canadian Programming, the Fantasia International Film Festival

Join us at the TIFF Market!
📆 Sept 11.
⏰ 5:00PM
📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre
✍️ Register on the TIFF website here: https://bit.ly/4iOEL3e

09/08/2026

Being a full-time creative isn’t just about making cool stuff. It’s about knowing how to turn your creativity into a career.

Franklin Briceño did just that by combining his hands-on Film Production experience at Toronto Film School with business education to back it up through Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts. What started as a love for creating has turned into a thriving business. Today Franklin is the found of Fibsion Media. Working on commercials, music videos, and countless creative projects that are not only fulfilling but SO COOL.

Want to build your own creative career? Learn more about the TFS + Yorkville degree pathway and see where your next step could take you.

09/02/2026

What does it take to turn a passion for storytelling into a career in the screen industries? At Toronto Film School, it starts with hands-on experience, industry expertise and the opportunity to learn in production-ready environments.

And TFS alumnus Adam G. Levine is a great example of where that kind of career-focused education can lead. Now the writer of Neglected, starring Josh Duhamel and Dylan Sprouse, Adam is putting his skills to work in the industry he trained to enter.

Read the Maclean’s feature to discover how TFS is preparing the next generation of screen-industry talent.

09/01/2026

POV: you though filmmaking was: 🎥🎬✨
But it's actually: 🧮🎥🎬✨✍️🤹⏰🫨☕️☕️☕️📆🤞🤝💵🔁

🎥:

08/28/2026

Film Director Christopher Nolan has been pushing the boundaries of IMAX for years, but The Odyssey takes his visual scale to an entirely new level.

TFS Marketing Copywriter Garry Murdock explores the custom camera tech that helped power this $1.2+ billion global box office sensation.

https://bit.ly/4ceXFMC

08/27/2026

FAN EXPO! WE'RE HERE!

Drop by booth #451 at the Metro Toronto Convention South Building until Sunday!

Don't miss our live drop-in game demos!

📆 Aug 28 - 1PM-5PM
Game Character Modelling with Program Director Rob Elsworthy

📆 Aug 29 - 1PM - 6PM
Building Worlds: From Reference to Final concept with faculty Vincent Leli

Tag us in all your fun!

08/24/2026

We made the list!

Toronto Film School has been named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 30 Film Schools in the U.S. & Canada!

With an 18-month Film & TV Production diploma, industry-grade equipment, working filmmakers as mentors, and a downtown Toronto campus built for hands-on learning, TFS takes a boots-on-the-ground approach to preparing the next generation of filmmakers.

And yes, we’re pretty proud to see that approach recognized.

Here’s to making films, building careers, and making some noise along the way.
https://bit.ly/3S7wHjl

08/20/2026

LET'S GEEK OUT TOGETHER TORONTO!

Come visit our booth AT FAN EXPO ( #451) from Aug 27-30, at Metro Toronto Convention South Building.

08/19/2026

Look out world! We’re in The Hollywood Reporter! 👀🎬

Toronto Film School alumni Saja Kilani made her mark on the international stage this year, with her journey from TFS to the cast of The Voice of Hind Rajab, which was nominated for best international feature.

Pretty cool, if you ask us. Proud is an understatement.

https://bit.ly/4gD0hX3

08/18/2026

In case you missed it! FAN EXPO Canada is coming up!

Come visit our booth ( #451) from Aug 27-30, at Metro Toronto Convention South Building and let’s geek out together!

Here’s what you can expect this year:
👾 Play student-created games and meet the creators aka TFS Video Game students
😎 Interactive Photo Booth
🤯 Exclusive TFS Swag
🖋️ Exciting live demos of game creation!

Will we see you there? 😉

Address

460 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M4Y1W9

Telephone

+14169290121

Website

http://www.torontofilmschool.ca/

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