Toronto Film School

Film Production

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Program Information

School:Toronto Film School
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Description:The program offers an intensive, behind-the-scenes education that covers all areas of filmmaking. You will experience every phase of pre-production, production and post-production while learning from industry-active filmmakers with projects such as Beauty and the Beast, Black Panther, The Shape of Water and Star Trek Beyond to their credit. The program covers various aspects of filmmaking, including writing and analyzing screenplays, developing storyboards, creating shot lists and preparing budgets and schedules. You will learn to shoot, direct, block, light scenes and capture audio, as well as assemble, cut and manipulate footage.
URL:Film Production at Toronto Film School
Length:18 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $38,042
International: $58,060

Cost listed is for the entirety of the program.
Careers:InfluencerCinematographers

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Students are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent).
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Portfolio

    So you want to be a filmmaker? We want to hear your thoughts about film and storytelling. Please submit two short assignments:



    • Movie Critique: Write a professional critique (300-500 words) about any feature length film, describing the film's strengths and weaknesses and assessing its overall entertainment value. You should also include various elements of filmmaking such as direction, acting, lighting, editing, effects. We're interested in seeing your level of awareness for what makes a film work (or not). Please note, movie critiques will not be returned.
    • Storyboard: Dream up any film idea and develop a storyboard. You may also include dialogue and direction. Don't worry about your drawing skills, you can use storyboard software or stick figures. We're looking to see your ability for putting single visual frames into a sequence that tells a story. Storyboards will be returned during the third week of classes

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 20, 2022