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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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AMPD alumni earn accolades at TIFF 50
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).
AMPD welcomes five new faculty members
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.
AMPD alumni bring exciting new work to TIFF
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.
Five AMPD faculty members awarded SSHRC funding for study on performance and politics
The project will be led by five Professors in the Department of Thetare, Dance & Performance: Marlis Schweitzer, Courtney Lancaster, Jamie Robinson, Keira Loughran and Laura Levin.
Professor Taien Ng-Chan on Sensorium’s role in shaping the future of creativity and connection
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.
AMPD Researchers receive funding through York’s Black Research Seed Fund
York University has awarded more than $223,000 through its Black Research Seed Fund to support early-stage projects led by Black scholars. Among the nine recipients are three AMPD faculty members whose work challenges systemic barriers and expands approaches to knowledge creation.
Professor Jane Tingley Receives 2024-2025 AMPD Research Award
The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) at York University has recognized Professor Jane Tingley with the AMPD Research Award for 2024-2025.
AMPD Researchers receive new funding for transformative social impact research
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.
AMPD Researchers Awarded Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants for 2025
York University AMPD researchers will explore new questions, methods and ideas in the social sciences and humanities with more than $1.7 million in federal funding to support early-stage projects over the next two years.