Film

Program focus is a unique combination of theory and practice. The MA option offers studies in Cinema & Medial Studies; the MFA option offers studies in Screenwriting and Production.

Our professors and staff are active participants in the Canadian and international worlds of movie-making and film studies. Together with our students, we are an integral part of the Toronto film community.

During first term, you may take courses in all three streams: Production, Screenwriting, Cinema & Media Studies.

York’s Sound & Moving Images Library (SMIL) — one of the largest collections of films, videos and DVDs in the country– is an invaluable resource for all film students.

York’s Scott Library offers thousands of books, journals and periodicals pertaining to film, including a large collection of screenplays.

You’ll be closely connected to Toronto’s vibrant film scene, with research centres like the Toronto International Film Festival Group Film Reference Library, more than 100 film festivals (including TIFF), and production companies and co-ops that provide opportunities and connections to help launch careers.

York Production students gain access to extensive production facilities and computing equipment.

Degrees Offered

Degrees Offered:

	Full time	Part time
MA	X	X
MFA	X	X

See also Cinema & Media Studies (PhD)

Deadlines and Dates

Deadlines and Dates:

Dates & Deadlines
Start Date	September
Deadlines	February 1

Deadline date means: Date a completed application package is received by York.
Completed Application Package means:
1. Use York University's graduate studies online application.
2. Send all required and supplementary documents and materials in a single package. (Exception: official transcripts sent to York directly from previous educational institutions. Official transcripts must come directly from, and bear the unbroken seal of, the issuing institution.) See checklist (PDF).
Mail or Courier Completed Application Package to:

Mail
York University
Office of Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box GA2300
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON
CANADA M3J 1P3

Courier
York University
Office of Graduate Admissions
W322 Bennett Centre for Student Services
99 Ian MacDonald Blvd
Toronto, ON
CANADA M3J 1P3

Streams & Specializations

Streams and Specializations:

Production (MFA)
Screenwriting (MFA)
Cinema and media studies (MA)

What you need to apply to this program

Minimum Admission Requirements:

Type	Requirements
Academic (GPA)	B International Students: refer to the international credentials information for your country.
Language Proficiency Do you need?	TOEFL Paper-based: 600 Computer-based: 250 iBT: 100 IELTS Overall Band Score: 7.5 YELT (York English Language Test) Band: 1
Recommendations	3
Other	MA: Cinema & Media Studies MFA: Screenwriting Production All streams: statement of interest, thesis proposal, resumé/CV and an example of scholarly writing Production portfolio: DVD Screenwriting portfolio: feature-length screenplay and other writings Cinema & Media Studies portfolio: two scholarly essays

Because the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of positions available, meeting our minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Prefer to receive an information package in the mail? (Package does not contain a paper application form — you must apply electronically.)