Curious what it actually takes to work in film, TV, graphic design, or video games? Toronto Film School’s Behind the Screens event at Steam Whistle’s Locomotive Hall 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.
