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A new transformational gift from the Mirkopoulos family will strengthen film education at York University and support the next generation of Canadian filmmakers. This extraordinary support for AMPD will enhance student opportunities, invest in cutting-edge facilities and provide crucial support for emerging storytellers.

Developed by Computational Arts Professor Shital Desai, 'Life-centred Futures: Sustainability, Interaction Design and AI' brings together students from digital media, theatre, economics and design to tackle complex global challenges. By integrating diverse perspectives, the course fosters innovative and regenerative solutions.

AMPD professor Ian Garrett in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies is the lighting designer for The Pocket Park Kids, a new environmentally conscious play running February 23 to March 16 at Theatre Row. He also recently co-directed Celebrating Climate Theatre in NYC, an event dedicated to sustainable performance practices, which took place on March 1.

AMPD Professor Ingrid Veninger is set to premiere 'Crocodile Eyes' at the Canadian Film Festival on March 28. In this new project, Veninger pushes the boundaries of independent filmmaking, embracing improvisation and collaboration like never before.

AMPD is once again making its mark on Canada’s biggest night in music. The 2025 Juno Award nominations have been announced, and several outstanding AMPD faculty and alumni have been recognized across multiple genres.

As the Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre, Weyni has shaped Canadian theatre through her visionary leadership, directing critically acclaimed productions such as 'da kink in my hair', 'Kim’s Convenience', and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.  In addition to her roles as a stage and screen director, she is also an educator, mentor and producer of youth arts initiatives. 

A new exhibit showcasing Toronto’s rich basketball history will launch on March 24 at the Museum of Toronto! Co-led by AMPD Dean Sarah Bay-Cheng, with contributions from York University alumni and faculty, the exhibit will highlight how basketball has shaped the city’s cultural identity—from street courts to the global stage.

Can dance serve as a catalyst for social change? Professor Patrick Alcedo from York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD), explores this question in his feature-length documentary, A Will To Dream.

York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) has received renewed funding for an additional three years for the Nick Nurse Foundation Summer Jazz & Groove Lab.