CANADA FILM SCHOOL

Learn the Craft of Film

Train in acting, writing, directing, camera work, and editing with hands-on classes built for real shoots in Canada. Book a consultation to pick the right track.

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Metric 01

600+

students trained

Metric 02

8 yrs

film classes held in Toronto

Metric 03

4.8/5

average class rating

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps to class day

Scene work, self-tapes, and clear notes for actors who want steadier reads.

Film acting rehearsal corner with chair, backdrop, mirror, floor marks and sound flags.

6-week class

Film Acting Class

From $249

Scene work, self-tapes, and clear notes for actors who want steadier reads.

Closed screenplay binder, face-down story cards, red pencil, mug and brass lamp on stone.

4-week lab

Screenwriting Workshop

From $349

Low-angle directing set with apple boxes, clapper slate, tape marks, boom pole and haze

8-week course

Directing Course

From $449

Low-angle studio rig with camera, flags, diffusion frame, and filters in a hazy lesson.
012-hour lesson

Cinematography Lesson

From $299

Learn framing, light, and camera moves with hands-on practice.

Editing suite close-up with grading panel, jog wheel, headphones, film strips and drive in moody light.
023-part class

Editing Tutorial

From $279

Cut scenes, clean audio, and shape pace in guided editing sessions.

Audition prep self-tape corner with backdrop, light, boom mic, and mirror bulbs in warm daylight.
03Private session

Audition Prep

From $199

Practice cold reads, self-tapes, and callback notes for film roles.

FILM COURSES

Classes for real sets

Choose acting, writing, directing, camera, editing, or audition prep.

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01

Pick Your Track

Choose acting, writing, directing, camera, editing, or audition prep.

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02

Book a Call

Talk with a coach, set goals, and match the right class or package.

Film class kit on a stone tray with headphones, binder, pencil and clips in soft side light.
03

Start Your Class

Join live sessions, do the exercises, and get direct feedback.

Overhead exit bundle with USB drive, tabbed notebook, and zip case on concrete.
04

Leave With Notes

Walk away with notes, clips, and a clear next step for your work.

CASE NOTES

Student work from Canada

Four weekly class sessions Scene or script notes Small group of 12 Class handouts and clips One coach review

Per workshopPer workshop

Starter

From $499

  • Four weekly class sessions
  • Scene or script notes
  • Small group of 12
  • Class handouts and clips
  • One coach review
Most popularPer term

Signature

From $1,250

  • Eight weekly sessions
  • Acting, camera, and writing drills
  • Two script or scene reviews
  • One audition prep lab
  • One on-set practice shoot
  • Final reel feedback
For private groupsFor private groups

Scale

From $2,950

  • Twelve-week private plan
  • Three one-to-one coaching calls
  • Two production bootcamp days
  • Custom acting or writing mix
  • Shot list and edit notes
  • Short film review session

WHAT STUDENTS SAY

Notes from class and set

18 students left with faster setups and stronger reads for film auditions.

Empty self-tape corner with backdrop, floor marks, recorder, and warm afternoon light.

Actors

Cleaner self-tapes before casting week

18 students left with faster setups and stronger reads for film auditions.

Script packet with tabs, red pencil and brushed lamp on stone in moody studio light.

Screenwriting

Short scripts finished on time

Film set floor with apple boxes, cables, floor tape, and a glowing cue light in hazy side light.

Directing

A one-day set ran on time

Wet alley lit by a high street lamp, window glow, haze, and slick pavement reflections.

Cinematography

Night scene light looked clean

Edit suite with film reels, export drive, headphones and grading panel in warm cinematic light

Editing

A rough cut became a tight trailer

Worn rehearsal mask, metronome and marker on slate cloth in dramatic macro light.

Self-tapes and scene work

Maya Sinclair

Screenwriting tools—fountain pen, ribbon spool, brass paperweight, closed notebook—on a walnut desk.

Story beats and dialogue

Noah Bennett

Clapper hinge, walkie-talkie, grip clamp and headset earpiece on an olive film case.

Blocking and shot lists

Priya Desai

Editing tools arranged as a premium still life: headphones, grading knobs, SSD, and coiled cables.

Cuts, sound, and pacing

Ethan Ward

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

The acting class gave me clear notes, and my self-tape looked better right away.

Worn rehearsal mask, metronome and marker on slate cloth in dramatic macro light.

Mina Patel

Student, Toronto

Verified

I finally finished my short script, and the page notes were easy to use.

Screenwriting tools—fountain pen, ribbon spool, brass paperweight, closed notebook—on a walnut desk.

Jared Cole

Writer, Ottawa

Verified

The directing drills made our shot list faster, and the set day stayed calm.

Clapper hinge, walkie-talkie, grip clamp and headset earpiece on an olive film case.

Aisha Rahman

Assistant Director, Vancouver

Service area

Greater Toronto Area

Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham

Toronto skyline at dusk with CN Tower above calm misty waterfront

Area 01

Greater Toronto Area

Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham

Niagara Escarpment above orchards and limestone slopes in warm morning fog

Area 02

Southern Ontario

Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Oshawa, Burlington

Vancouver harbour at dawn with cedar shoreline, misty mountains, and open calm water.

Area 03

British Columbia

Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Victoria

Alberta badlands at sunset with a lone grain elevator and calm prairie foreground

Area 04

Alberta and Online

Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Canada-wide online

The Map

Questions

Common questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01Do I need film experience to start?+

No. Beginners start with scene work, script pages, and simple camera drills. Coaches set the pace.

02Are classes in person or online?+

Most classes are in Toronto, and some writing and prep sessions can run online for students across Canada.

03What should I bring to class?+

Bring a notebook, a charged phone for self-tapes, and any script pages or shot ideas you already have.

04How long are the courses?+

Short workshops run four weeks, while deeper tracks can run eight to twelve weeks based on the class.

05Can you help with auditions?+

Yes. We run cold reads, self-tape review, and callback notes for film and TV roles, in class or one to one.

06Do you offer group training?+

Yes. We build private sessions for schools, indie crews, and cast groups that need a clear film plan.

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