Overview

Located in the heart of Toronto, Canada’s filmmaking capital, you’ll learn by doing and gain practical experience in every aspect of film production, from story development and cinematography to sound design and editing using both digital and analog technologies.

You’ll produce your own short fiction and documentary films while being mentored by award-winning filmmakers and scholars. Join the ranks of notable alumni like Andrew Cividino, Jeremy Podeswa and Jasmin Mozaffari and graduate with the skills, experience and industry connections to thrive in the film world. An optional internship will give you additional opportunities to gain valuable experience with this Image Arts - Film BFA programme from Toronto Metropolitan University .

Career possibilities:

Cinematographer

Development executive

Director

Festival programmer

Producer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Studies

Reframing Art History

Art in the Contemporary World

Film Production: Silent Film

Cinematography

Film Production: Sound Film

Editing and Sound

Film Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

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For September programs: Apply by February 1 for guaranteed consideration.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies View 84 other Bachelors in Film Studies 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

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
The minimum grade required in the subject prerequisite (normally in the 65-70% range) will be determined subject to competition.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36845 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

8892 CAD / year

≈ 8892 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario: $7,353

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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