Film: Future Students
A production-intensive film program that develops cinematic storytellers with a personal voice and a grounding in film history, theory and professional practice.
Image Arts Film is centred on cinematic storytelling and authorship. Students develop ideas through writing, directing, cinematography, sound, editing and production while studying film history, theory and contemporary screen culture. They work with both celluloid and digital technologies and learn why particular creative choices matter.
Students develop a recognizable point of view by making their own short films through sustained production and critique. Collaborative crews, visiting artists, industry events and internships help them build a portfolio and the professional relationships required for screen-based careers.
Full-time format
4 years
Degree earned
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Experiential learning
Global learning • Internship available
Admission requirements
Grades Plus program (Academic + Non-Academic Requirements)
What sets this program apart
The program combines hands-on filmmaking, critical study and sustained artistic development. Students work across the complete filmmaking process with access to cameras, screening rooms, editing suites, audio mixing rooms, a film-processing lab and a sound stage, gaining repeated experience moving from concept to finished screen work.
Skills students develop
- Screenwriting and story development
- Directing and visual storytelling
- Cinematography, lighting and camera practice
- Sound recording and design
- Editing and post-production
- Producing, scheduling and collaborative production
- Film analysis, critique and professional presentation
Career possibilities
- Writing, directing and independent filmmaking
- Cinematography, camera and lighting
- Editing, sound and post-production
- Producing and production management
- Development, distribution and festival work
- Documentary, branded and digital screen content
- Arts, cultural and film organizations
Employers
Employers range from national to international firms.
- Blue Ant Media
- CBC
- Kobo Inc.
- Netflix
- Toronto International Film Festival
The TMU and downtown Toronto advantage
Toronto is one of Canada's principal centres for film, television, festivals and post-production. Students benefit from proximity to TIFF, world-class filmmakers and actors, production companies, rental houses, unions, cinemas and independent media organizations, as well as collaborators across Image Arts and The Creative School.
Explore Your Journey
Alumni Spotlight
IMA Film alum thesis project gains global recognition
Film alumna, Dani Sadun’s Frida in the Sky, a dialogue-free short about family, identity and creativity, has been selected by over 20 international festivals and featured on Omeleto. The emotionally rich film, created as her thesis project, was also named a Student Academy Award semi-finalist.
Read more: IMA Film alum thesis project gains global recognition