Toronto Film School Showcase | Behind the Screens

Curious what it actually takes to work in film, TV, graphic design, or video games? Toronto Film School’s Behind the Screens event gives you a rare look behind the curtain. Step into hands-on workshops, get up close with professional gear, explore student work, and see where our alumni have taken their creative careers. Discover how ideas become real projects – and how creative passion can grow into a career.

What the day has in store for you:
– TFS CINEMA – View a curated collection of our finest student-produced films.
– ACTING WORKSHOP – Experience the atmosphere of a live film set as cameras roll and you take direction in real time.
– EQUIPMENT DEMO – Get up close with Hollywood-level cameras, lenses, lighting and gear from Sony and other equipment partners, with guidance from our Equipment Room Manager.
– SCREENWRITING LAB – Break down story fundamentals and shape them into a sharp logline in an interactive storytelling challenge.
– GAMES DEN – Play student-created video games, challenge yourself on arcade machines, and explore game design.
– GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO – Explore visual storytelling, experiment with composition, and bring a graphic concept to life in an interactive design activation.
– MEET THE CREATIVES – In a speed-networking format, meet TFS alumni, ask your questions, and gain practical insight into building a creative career.
– ADMISSIONS LOUNGE – Explore Toronto Film School programs, meet program directors, and get personalized guidance on applications, portfolios, and next steps toward your creative career.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date:

Saturday, May 2 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Venue & Address

Steam Whistle’s Locomotive Hall, 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto ON

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible by Public Transport