Writing for Film and TV Toronto Film School
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | On-Campus | Full-time | find out | October | find out | find out |
Course overview
The writing program is designed to replicate the process and environment of the film and television industry. Our faculty of renowned writers, with credits such as Mr. D, Frontier, Inspector Gadget and Sneaky Pete, add more insights and credibility to the industry-like environment. Classes are styled after industry writing rooms and feature table-reads, on-set show-running and industry-standard editing software. You will learn how to pitch, write, produce and edit for all formats of film and television, and have the unique opportunity to bring your original scripts to life as film and television productions.
Entry requirements
We want to read your work! Submit a portfolio of at least two creative writing pieces, including any of the following:
- Short stories (no more than two pages)
- Opinion articles (no more than two pages)
- Journal entries (no more than two pages) Short film/sketch scripts (no more than five pages)
Although it isn't required, we encourage you to submit more than two portfolio samples or to supplement your portfolio with any other relevant writing samples. Please note, submitted material will not be returned.
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