If you are going to be a great filmmaker you need the theory and that is an important part of what you get from school. You don’t learn theory on the job in the real world.

Howard Barish Founder and President of Kandoo Films
Film BFA '83

I learned persistence in school and I’m sure it makes all the difference between someone who wants to work in film and television and someone who does not. My determination has been my best asset so far.

Lina Evans Associate Producer and Assistant Set Director
Film Production BFA '16

Being able to dabble in so many different design streams like graphic design, editorial, motion, and UX allowed me to become a more creative person.

Fiona Yeung Interaction Designer, Google
Design BDes '15

Get to know the students who are involved in the student associations and those who are always hanging out in the studio. That’s really when you become an art student, when you live and breathe art so much it becomes your life.

Betty Zhang Supply Teacher, Toronto District School Board & candidate in the Masters of Professional Education at Western University
Visual Art and Education (BFA BEd ’15)

York gave me the platform and opportunity to connect with Toronto’s arts scene. I attended lots of events, met artists, went to shows and engaged with the arts scene to learn what goes on behind the scenes.

Christina Sanita Teacher Candidate
Art History (BFA '19)

With the studio facilities, range of equipment, and diversity of course options, York University offers more than any other Film program in the country. It urges students to know what they want and pursue that career so by the time graduation arrives there are seeds planted for opportunity.

Kevin Grou Digital Video Editor at Alert Driving & independent filmmaker
Film Production BFA '18

The bottom line is that it’s hard to work and live as an artist by just being one thing. I crafted my degree at York in a way that has allowed me to wear multiple hats when necessary.

Luke Reece Producer, Obsidian Theatre Company; Co-founder & Director Little Black Afro and Dark Nights
Theatre BFA '15

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