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Abraham O

Abraham O

I had a great experience during my time at AMPD and York University. I benefited greatly from the exposure to various texts and readings and the rich exchanges and critical discourse I engaged in with my peers and professors in the MFA program and wider department. Courses like Methods in Practice-Based Research and the Goldfarb […]

Rupsha M

Rupsha M

I chose the York MDes program because I saw the benefits of doing a Master's degree within a larger research institution with a multitude of different resources and supports. What I really enjoy about the program is that it is largely self-directed. It is a playground where you are allowed to ruminate on your ideas, […]

Shannon Garden Smith

Shannon Garden Smith

There’s a really great community of PhD students here at AMPD – it’s important to have those people there to challenge you in the right kinds of ways. Shannon Garden Smith (PhD Student, Visual Arts)

Christa Dickenson

Christa Dickenson

I loved my time at the York film program and walked away with a great admiration for the faculty. My thesis documentary at the beginning of my career was my calling card. I sold the Canadian rights to the CBC and that is what afforded me to live until I landed a post-production job at […]

Chris Romeike

Chris Romeike

In my late 30s, I decided to get my Master’s in Film from York University. This allowed me to explore other creative ways of telling stories and share my experiences and knowledge with others as a professor. Chris Romeike, CSC (MFA ’13) Cinematographer for The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsals, premiered at TIFF in 2024

Helen Lee 

Helen Lee 

AMPD has everything—stimulating courses and excellent professors, support for our thesis projects, a stellar cohort, it’s a great place to do film. Helen Lee (MFA ’24) Director of Tenderness, premiered as part of TIFF’s Short Cuts program in 2024

Sofia Bohdanowicz 

Sofia Bohdanowicz 

Developing Measures for a Funeral in John Greyson's production course at York was a pivotal moment in my creative journey. The insightful guidance from both John and my supervisor, Brenda Longfellow, not only shaped the film but also deepened my understanding of the craft. Their support was instrumental in refining my vision and bringing the project to […]