Admission requirements

To become a student at Toronto Film School, you will need to complete the following steps:

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Complete and submit an online application form.

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Pay the application fee (all on-campus programs are $100 with the exception of Film Production at $500. This fee will be deducted from your tuition total).

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Provide original or notarized translated academic transcripts. You must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent.

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Submit the requirements for your program of choice (see ‘Requirements by Program’ below).

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For international students only: provide proof of English-language proficiency.

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For international students only: Send a copy of your passport.

Please note that if you are over 18 and not enrolling directly from secondary school you may be asked to take a mature student test.

Students can cancel a contract within two days of signing it if they deliver a written notice of cancellation to Toronto Film School at the address shown on the contract; otherwise the application fees are non-refundable.

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Requirements by Program

FILM PRODUCTION

Movie Critique (300-500 words):

Assess a film’s strengths and weaknesses. Consider its direction, acting, lighting, editing, effects, and overall entertainment value. There are no right or wrong answers, just your take on what makes a film work or not.

Storyboard:

Develop a storyboard based on your original idea. It may include dialogue and direction. We will be assessing your ability to put single visual frames into an order that tells a story, not your drawing skills. Feel free to draw the images yourself or use storyboard software. Your storyboard will be returned in the 3rd week of classes.

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ACTING FOR FILM, TV AND THE THEATRE

Live audition requirements.

  1. Brief interview with a member of the faculty.
  2. 1–2 minute English monologue performance from a play or movie.
  3. A cold read performance with a member of the faculty.
  4. Headshot (or photo).
  5. 300–500 word essay describing why you want to be an actor and why you would like to study at Toronto Film School.

Recorded audition requirements.

  1. 1–2 minute video introducing yourself and your aspirations.
  2. 1–2 minute English monologue performance from a play or movie (Youtube or Vimeo link).
  3. Headshot (or photo).

(Please note a follow-up interview and cold read may be required).

 

Admittance into the Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre program requires an in-person or video call interview with the program director, where you may be asked to read a cold script.

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WRITING FOR FILM & TV

WRITING FOR FILM & TV

  1. Journal Entries (no more than two pages).
  2. Short Story (no more than two pages).
  3. Opinion Article (no more than two pages).
  4. Short Film/Sketch script (not to exceed five pages).

Please submit a portfolio of two (or more) writing pieces. Your writing material will not be returned.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA

GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA

Please submit a 300–500 word essay on why you’re interested in a career in the graphic design industry, and your career goals. Tell us what aspects of the graphic design industry interest you. Please include related hobbies or relevant work.

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VIDEO GAME DESIGN & ANIMATION

VIDEO GAME DESIGN & ANIMATION

Please submit a 300-500 word essay on why you want to attend Toronto Film School and your career goals for the video game industry. We’ll be assessing your overall understanding of the industry, and how you envision building a gaming career.

Please note: Video Game Design & Animation applicants need to have completed a Grade 11 course in visual arts. Courses in Grade 11 computers/digital media are recommended.

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Graduation Requirements for All Programs

To graduate, you need to complete all courses in the chosen program with a 1.7 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in the 4.3 scale or better. 

The following hours must be completed, per program:

  • Film, Writing and Video Game programs: 1728 hours

  • Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre: 1512 hours

  • Graphic Design & Interactive Media: 1152 hours

Any course with a grade W or F must be retaken in order to graduate.

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We’re here to help you with any part of the application process. Don’t hesitate to:

– Call us at 1.866.838.6542.

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What Success Looks like

Our graduates are working in the industry

Their instructors provided core industry insights, hands-on equipment training, and opportunities to meet people who were doing exactly what I wanted to do.

Jigar Thakkar, Film Production ’21

Associate Director, CBC

My experience at Toronto Film School was honestly so much fun. I loved going to school there every day.

Robyn Alomar, Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre ’17

“Aliyah 5” in Utopia Falls

I optioned a feature right out of school.

Mika Rekai, Writing for Film & TV ’16

Writer and Producer, AntiSocial

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If you have any questions about the school, the program or the enrolment process, get in touch with an admissions advisor. Or, start your application now to ensure your spot.

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