LEARN TO PERFORM FOR THE SCREEN AND STAGE
Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre | 18-Month Diploma Program
CAREERS
Career
Outcomes
Receive professional training to work as a:
- Film & Television Actor
- Theatre Actor
- Screenwriter
- Filmmaker
- Casting Director
- Talent Agent
- Acting Instructor
- Voice-over Artist (tv, film, radio, video games)
OUR GRADUATES ARE WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY
STATS
Toronto
is home to one of North America’s largest screen-based industries
Source: City of Toronto
Close to 35,000 people
work in Ontario’s film and TV industry
Source: Ontario Creates
$2.6 Billion
was contributed to Ontario’s economy in 2024 by productions shot here
Source: Ontario Creates
68% Increase
in studio space projected by 2026
in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area
(from 2021 levels)
Source: City of Toronto
FILMED IN TORONTO
STUDENTS IN ACTION
”TFS gave me the confidence and technical experience I needed to excel in my craft. That, paired with life experience, truly made an astronomical difference in navigating this beast of an industry.”
Orville Cummings, Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre ’15
Lieutenant Christopher, Star Trek: Discovery
Toronto Film School provided me with the foundation I needed to be a successful actor. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Trevor Belanger, Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre ’20
“Felix” in TV series Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life
My time at TFS changed me. I loved every day of it. The opportunities I’ve had because of this school were truly life changing.
Matthew McDonald, Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre ’19
Executive Producer, The Gingerweed Man
Take risks, have fun. Don’t be afraid to fail and trust yourself. That’s what Toronto Film School taught me.
Michala Brassuer, Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre ’16
“Pam” in Shoresy, “Caitlyn” in The Handmaid’s Tale
It was a real pleasure for me to bring to life a character created by the same genius mind behind the series Vikings, Michael Hirst.
Adriana Vasquez, Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre ’15
“Juliana” in the TV series Billy the Kid.
I’m so thankful and grateful that Toronto Film School has been so supportive of my career post-graduation.
Tim Myles, Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre ’16
“Jonah” in Little Bird, “Tim” in TV series Disgraceland
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
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS