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Cinespace partnership expands hands-on filmmaking opportunities for AMPD students
A continued partnership between York University and Cinespace Studios is giving the next generation of filmmakers more space to learn, experiment and bring their ideas...
AMPD students and alumni bring their work to TIFF 2026
Five AMPD researchers receive more than $1M in SSHRC Insight Grant funding
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Cinespace partnership expands hands-on filmmaking opportunities for AMPD students
Through a two-year in-kind donation, Cinespace is providing York U Motion Media Studio (YUMMS) with exclusive use of Stages 1 and 2 at its Toronto production facilities.
AMPD students and alumni bring their work to TIFF 2026
Meet the students and alumni from AMPD whose work is taking centre stage at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
AMPD community featured across city festivals and showcases throughout the summer
Students, alumni and faculty have been bringing their work to public spaces including Vector Festival 2026 and Toronto Made: The World in a City Illuminated.
Order of Canada honours three AMPD community members
Three honourees from AMPD are among seven members of the York University community appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
AMPD alumni earn 28 wins at 2026 Canadian Screen Awards
AMPD alumni were among this year’s Canadian Screen Award winners, earning 28 awards across film, television, documentary and digital media.
Four AMPD faculty recognized at 2026 President’s Research Awards
Four faculty members from AMPD were recognized at the annual President’s Research Awards, celebrating real-world impact and scholarly achievement across York’s research community.
AMPD alumnus named 2026–27 Artist in Residence at the Jackman Humanities Institute
The residency brings artists into close dialogue with faculty and students through lectures, workshops, seminars and teaching.
AMPD alumni, students and faculty recognized with numerous 2026 Canadian Screen Award nominations
This year, AMPD is well represented with over 25 people recognized across multiple categories.
AMPD partnership brings industry-standard production equipment to York U Motion Media Studio
Access to high-quality film and television equipment is shaping how AMPD students learn and prepare for careers across the screen and media industries.