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For Class of 2024 Film Production graduate Han Liu, having the opportunity to bring his short film Congratulations, It’s a Girl! back to the big screen at the prestigious TIFF Lightbox recently was both an honour and a full-circle moment. The eight-minute film, which Liu wrote and directed, kicked off its festival circuit at the …

. For Kristin Govers, The Awkward Ballerina isn’t just theatre – it’s part memoir, part solo act, and all heart. The Toronto Film School student recently brought the one-woman show to Fringe Windsor, parlaying her tales of early-life adversity into a standing ovation-worthy performance that’s inspiring her next big leap. “The Awkward Ballerina is a …

Toronto Film School recently made its third consecutive appearance on The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the Best International Film Schools. The esteemed weekly magazine, which is widely recognized as one of the most trusted sources of entertainment news and reviews, included TFS in its 2025 listing alongside such venerable institutions as the U.K.’s National …

Class of 2010 Film Production grad Zain Duraie will celebrate the world premiere her debut feature film Sink at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this fall. The 88-minute drama, which Duraie wrote and directed, has been selected as part of TIFF’s prestigious Discovery programme, which highlights first and second features from visionary filmmakers from …

The musical talents of two of Toronto Film School’s very own will be in the spotlight at The Painted Lady next week during an exciting live show. Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre Program Director Hart Massey will take to the stage alongside The B-Sides, while Acting alumnus-turned-instructor Simeon Ross will perform in celebration …

Toronto Film School is proud to announce Graphic Design & Interactive Media student Mohammed Enad as the latest recipient of the BMO BIPOC Creative Achievement Award. Presented quarterly in partnership with BMO, the $1,250 bursary celebrates the creativity and promise of full-time students who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour. The award aims …

. Toronto Film School alum Kalpit Patel has been named one of Reelworld Screen Institute’s Emerging 20 this year– a milestone that places the 2023 Film Production grad among Canada’s rising screenwriting talents. Selected for the film stream of the coveted development program, Patel is currently deep in the creative process of writing his debut …

In a whirlwind six-month sprint from concept to creation, a group of Toronto Film School’s Video Game alumni and students have come together to form an indie game studio – and they’re already gearing up to launch their first title. The brainchild of 2024 Video Game Design & Development (VGD) graduate Richard Cuartero, Sun Seal …

Toronto Film School acting students will be transported back to 1960s Toronto when their production of David Yee’s Rochdale hits the stage at the Papermill Theatre next month. Directed by Rosanna Saracino, the 90-minute play delves into the real-life story of a Toronto-based experiment in cooperative housing and alternative education. “In the throes of this …

Class of 2022 Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre grad Adélaïde Schoofs’s latest project is filling up theatres in Quebec and garnering rave reviews. Directed by Yan England, Fanny is adapted from the popular French YA novel series Fanny Cloutier and follows a teenaged girl (played by Milya Corbeil Gauvreau) who, upon discovering a …

Class of 2019 Film Production grad Momo Spaine will mark the global release of her directorial debut – After 30 – on Prime Video this week. “I couldn’t be more excited,” Spaine said of the film’s release on the streaming platform. “After 30 holds a special place in my heart. It is not merely a …

A deeply moving short film exploring the personal and emotional complexities of Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program has recently garnered critical acclaim and festival recognition – while also highlighting the strength and talent of the Toronto Film School (TFS) community. Memento Mori, co-written, directed by, and starring Acting for Film, TV & the …

Toronto Film School has named aspiring director, screenwriter and father Almothana Mohamedahmed as the latest recipient of the BIPOC Creative Achievement Award. Presented in partnership with BMO, the quarterly bursary – which recognizes full-time BIPOC students with $1,250 awards towards their tuition – is aimed at contributing to the diversity of the workforce in Canada’s …

From its origins in Canadian technical education to its current role in powering the country’s booming film, television, and game industries, Toronto Film School (TFS) isn’t just a creative institution – it’s a vital part of Canada’s cultural and economic fabric. With its expertise in hands-on training, TFS helps train Canada’s next generation of creatives …

Toronto Film School Video Game students made a strong showing at the recent LEVEL UP Showcase – walking away from Ontario’s premier event for emerging game development talent with three award wins! The 3rd annual showcase, which was held at the Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto, welcomed over 4,000 attendees on April 12, providing …

Toronto Film School’s Michael Paszt will celebrate the world premiere of his latest wrestling documentary, Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story, at the Canadian Film Fest this weekend. The film, which the longtime Film Production and Writing for Film & Television instructor produced alongside writer-director/pro-wrestler Kate Kroll, will mark its big screen debut as the festival’s …

Toronto Film School’s latest stage production, Flock, explores the ways we choose the stories that define us – both to ourselves and to the wider world. Directed by Jonathan Higgins, the 75-minute play is the latest from award-winning playwright John Kolvenbach, whose plays include the Olivier-nominated West End productions of Love Song starring Cillian Murphy …

Toronto Film School Acting students are set to tackle an adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a charmingly eccentric family when their production of For What It’s Worth hits the stage at the 918 Bathurst Centre later this month. Directed by Tanya Rintoul, the 75-minute play is an adaptation of Moss Hart and George …

Toronto Film School recently hosted its first-ever roundtable entitled Women in Film and TV, marking a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing commitment to supporting Canadian talent and empowering women in the screen industries. The exclusive roundtable featured notable Toronto Film School alumni alongside Canadian Screen Award-winning actor, producer and writer, Amanda Brugel, who is …

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, we’re proud to honor the incredible female creatives within the Toronto Film School community. At TFS, we believe in empowering women to unleash their full potential, and this year our female faculty, staff, students, and alumni have achieved remarkable milestones, breaking barriers and inspiring others with their talent, …