Over the years, the Nat Taylor Cinema has hosted events that enrich York’s film students’ education. From master classes with renowned filmmakers to exclusive screenings of cutting-edge works, the cinema bridges academic study and professional filmmaking.
York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), in partnership with Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts & Technology, played a leading role at the 2025 Connected Minds Conference, held from October 6 to 8 at York’s Keele Campus. The annual three-day event brought together researchers, artists and innovators to examine how humans and intelligent technologies shape […]
A new research project led by Janine Marchessault, professor in York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, is uncovering the little-known early history of IMAX – from its invention at Expo 67 to its transformation into a global cinematic phenomenon.
Filmmaker alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) were recognized with awards and honourable mentions at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
This fall, AMPD welcomes five new faculty members. These accomplished artists, performers and educators bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives that will help shape the future of innovation and creativity at AMPD.
Alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) are once again making their mark, bringing new work in directing, editing, performance and cinematography to one of the world’s most influential film festivals.
This conversation explores the mission and impacts of Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts and Technology and features AMPD Professor and Sensorium director Taien Ng-Chan.
York University researchers have received $5.7M in funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) Insight Grants competition supporting 34 projects across the university, including four led by AMPD researchers.
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival has named Professor Ali Kazimi, from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Fire Horse Award. The honour, announced in April, celebrates Kazimi’s exceptional contributions to the film and media arts community in Canada and beyond.
Alumni from the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) have made a significant mark on the Canadian entertainment industry this year, taking home top honours at the Canadian Screen Awards.