Overview

The Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre programme from Toronto Film School applies the Stanislavski Method to blend film and television acting with the critical foundations of stage technique. The programme is taught by a faculty of acclaimed actors, with credits including The Handmaid’s Tale, American Gods, Orphan Black and Taken.

You will explore artistic, technical and business areas of acting, through practical, hands-on training. From movement to voice and improvisation, you will learn the foundations of acting for the camera and stage, as well as the skills for voice-over, screenwriting, pitching, producing, directing, video editing, auditioning and career management.

Professional Portfolio And Career Management

You’ll leave the programme with professional headshots and an industry-ready portfolio including a demo reel of your film work, a short film and a voiceover mp3. You’ll also get expert advice on self-marketing, auditioning, and finding the right agent, as well as meet with Casting Workbook.

Cross Collaboration

At Toronto Film School, you’ll have a unique opportunity for cross-industry collaboration, working with peers across creative programmes and building a diverse network of entertainment professionals. You’ll perform in the productions of filmmaking students, table read film and television scripts with writing students, create pitch packages with graphic design students and record voiceovers with video game design students.

Career Directions

Film/ Television Actor

Theatre Actor

Voice-over artist for radio, TV, animation or video games

Television Commercial Actor

Screenwriter

Filmmaker

Director

Producer

Acting Instructor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting

Voice

Movement

Camera Acting

Performance History

Film History

Writing for Actors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

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60

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50

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Drama View 135 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

50

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A brief interview with the program director
A 1-2 minute monologue from a play/movie
You will be asked to cold read a script
A photograph of yourself
An acting resume if available
A 1-page essay on why you want to be an actor & why you would like to study at Toronto Film School

If you can’t make it to your live audition, we will accept applications in the following format:

A 1-page essay on “what inspired you to be an actor and why you would like to study at TFS”
A video submission that includes:
- 1-2 minutes explaining who you are (hobbies, interests, past educational experiences), why you want to be an actor, and why study at Toronto Film School
- 1-2 minutes of a monologue from a play/movie (in English only)
  - You can submit the videos by uploading them to YouTube/Vimeo link and emailing it to us or mail a DVD
Please email a picture of yourself
A followup Skype interview and cold read MAY be required

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44088 CAD / year

≈ 44088 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

27537 CAD / year

≈ 27537 CAD / year

Additional Details

Rate per Term

Domestic: $6,619

International: $10,597

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Professional Portfolio And Career Management

Cross Collaboration

Career Directions

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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