Film Production

VIDEO: TFS Catches up With Connor Jarvie on the Set of “Drama House”

 

Toronto Film School recently spoke with Jamie Shen, the Producer of Drama House Season 2, about her experience working with Toronto Film School Graduates, in particular, Connor Jarvie.

 

Jarvie is graduate of the Film Production Diploma at Toronto Film School, Jarvie is the Director of Photography for “Drama House Season 2”.

 

To find out more about the Toronto Film School and it’s programs please visit www.torontofilmschool.ca.

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