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Academy Award–winning producer reflects on four decades of filmmaking and connections to AMPD
Academy Award–winning producer Niv Fichman reflects on four decades of filmmaking and his work with AMPD alumni helping shape Canadian cinema.
AMPD and industry partners launch first-of-its-kind production design workshop
From AMPD to Sundance, two alumni tie the knot at Film Premiere
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Academy Award–winning producer reflects on four decades of filmmaking and connections to AMPD
Academy Award–winning producer Niv Fichman reflects on four decades of filmmaking and his work with AMPD alumni helping shape Canadian cinema.
AMPD and industry partners launch first-of-its-kind production design workshop
A first-of-its-kind workshop hosted at the York U Motion Media Studio (YUMMS) has brought together early-career art, film and media practitioners to build professional sets entirely from reclaimed materials.
From AMPD to Sundance, two alumni tie the knot at Film Premiere
Gabriela and Jack met as students in the Cinema & Media Arts - Film Production program, where their creative partnership first began.
AMPD Music alumnus wins Grammy Award
Justin Gray (MA ’14) has won the award for Best Immersive Audio Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his album IMMERSED.
AMPD professor rethinks public art, earns national recognition
A public art project led by Professor Holly Ward has received national recognition for its sustainable, community-centred approach to public art.
Theatre alumna Rachel McAdams honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Rachel McAdams (BFA ’01), Academy Award nominated actress and an alumna of York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
AMPD Professor Ian Garrett named York University Teaching Fellow
A new initiative involving AMPD faculty will strengthen teaching and learning at York University by empowering faculty members to lead innovation in pedagogy across disciplines.
Sensorium and Connected Minds welcome 2026 Artist-in-Residence Mani Mazinani
Mazinani will work closely with students, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange across the three Connected Minds pillars of society, neuroscience and behaviour, and intelligent technologies.
Arts emerge as powerful tool to address climate-driven health risks
An international research team, including faculty and alumni from AMPD, has found in a new study that the arts may be a critical tool to confront climate-related health challenges.