Toronto Film School

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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 sizes 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.

Now the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time and Christopher Nolan’s biggest box office hit to date, The Odyssey br...
09/25/2026

Now the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time and Christopher Nolan’s biggest box office hit to date, The Odyssey brings Homer's ancient epic poem to life. Join TFS Marketing Copywriter Garry Murdock as he reviews a story set over 3,000 years ago, following one man's harrowing ten-year journey home—a story of love and hope against overwhelming odds.

https://bit.ly/47kHRVC

We are PUMPED to welcome our first Global Filmmakers Lab cohort from the Japanese Film Commission!Over the next week, th...
09/24/2026

We are PUMPED to welcome our first Global Filmmakers Lab cohort from the Japanese Film Commission!

Over the next week, this exclusive group will get a hands-on look at the many moving parts of filmmaking through intensives with our faculty and alumni. From pitching and writing to casting, production, post-production and everything in between.

We’re looking forward to seeing what they create and sharing a little of their experience along the way.

09/24/2026

We are PUMPED to welcome our first Global Filmmakers Lab cohort from the Japanese Film Commission!

Over the next week, this exclusive group will get a hands-on look at the many moving parts of filmmaking through intensives with our faculty and alumni. From pitching and writing to casting, production, post-production and everything in between.

We’re looking forward to seeing what they create and sharing a little of their experience along the way.

Class of 2010 Film Production grad ZainDuraie is celebrating a major milestone with her debut feature film, Sink, which ...
09/22/2026

Class of 2010 Film Production grad ZainDuraie is celebrating a major milestone with her debut feature film, Sink, which world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of TIFF’s prestigious Discovery programme.

Written and directed by Duraie, the 88-minute drama went on to screen at more than a dozen international film festivals, including BFI London, Sarajevo Film Festival, Shanghai Film Festival and the Red Sea International Film Festival.

Now, Sink has been selected as Jordan’s entry for the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.

A decade-plus after graduating from TFS, Zain’s journey is a powerful reminder of where a story can take you when you bring it to life.

Read more here: https://deadline.com/2026/09/oscars-jordan-zain-duraie-sink-best-international-feature-1237109286/

09/21/2026

What a time at TIFF this year! For the 3rd year in a row TFS had a presence not only sponsoring the Art Market on festival street but also hosting our very own panel.

The highlight for us was to be able to send our very own students and alum to the festival to experience all it has to offer. Who wants in next year? 👀

For our fifth-term Acting for Film, TV and Theatre students, the Term-End Play is more than a performance, it’s the caps...
09/17/2026

For our fifth-term Acting for Film, TV and Theatre students, the Term-End Play is more than a performance, it’s the capstone of their training.

After months of developing their craft, they’ll bring everything they’ve learned together in one large-scale production: The Weight of Small Things, an original play devised and directed by Rosanna Saracino.

Set in a New York diner, the 75-minute production follows strangers whose lives briefly intersect over several nights or perhaps even several years. Through moments of loneliness, connection, humour, hope and loss, their stories remind us how much can exist beneath an ordinary encounter.

Last chance to catch them this week in our very own theatre!

https://www.torontofilmschool.ca/blog/tfs-acting-students-bring-the-weight-of-small-things-to-the-stage/

09/16/2026

TFS was back at TIFF this year and our students and alumni came with us!

A few months ago, we invited our TFS community to submit their best work for a chance to have their short films featured on Festival Street. And they delivered.

Beyond seeing their work on one of Toronto’s biggest stages for film, selected students and alumni also had the opportunity to win Market Passes to TIFF, giving them access to screenings, conferences, networking events and more.

From getting inspired by new stories to meeting industry professionals and learning what it really takes to make it in film, TIFF was the perfect place to connect, create and soak it all in.

So proud of our TFS fam for putting their work out there and making their mark.

09/14/2026

What does it take to move a story from inspiration to screen? How do you keep the integrity of a story in tact while taking creative liberties to push it forward? These were all discussions and debates at our TIFF The Market panel last week.

Incredible insights from our panellist from all angles of storytelling from writing to production, broadcasting and programming. Moderated by our very own Andrew Barnsley!

Thank you to our panellists for their gems of wisdom! We loved seeing a FULL sold out room with so many taking detailed notes as well as stealing a few minutes for connection post panel.

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

See you next year?

Toronto Film School is heading back to TIFF with its biggest presence yet. This year, TFS is showing up across the festi...
09/11/2026

Toronto Film School is heading back to TIFF with its biggest presence yet.

This year, TFS is showing up across the festival in more ways than ever:

🎥 Making our debut at TIFF The Market
As an official partner, TFS is hosting its first-ever panel, Adapting Real Stories Without Losing the Truth, moderated by TFS President Andrew Barnsley and featuring leading voices from across the screen industry.

🍿 Bringing the TFS Cinema to Festival Street
From September 10–13, festival-goers can stop by our booth at the TIFF Art Market to catch a curated selection of student and alumni short films on our outdoor mini theatre.

🎟️ Creating opportunities to experience TIFF
Through our Make It to TIFF with TFS campaign, we're giving away 15 passes to TIFF The Market for students, alumni and prospective students.

🌟 Celebrating our alumni on screen
Several TFS alumni have contributed to productions featured in this year's TIFF lineup—showcasing the talent and impact of our creative community across the industry.

From the classroom to the festival floor and even the big screen Toronto Film School is proud to be part of the conversations, stories and talent shaping the future of film and television.

Read more on our blog: https://www.torontofilmschool.ca/blog/tfs-returns-to-tiff-with-expanded-industry-presence-including-first-ever-tiff-the-market-panel/

TIFF MARKET PASS HOLDERS! This one's for you!How do filmmakers transform real experiences into stories that connect with...
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

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