Master of Arts (MA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Business Administration & Master of Arts (MBA/MA), Master of Business Administration & Master of Fine Arts (MBA/MFA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
York University’s Graduate Program in Film/Cinema and Media Studies is recognized internationally as one of Canada’s most innovative and dynamic film programs, providing students with a unique integration of film and media studies, hands-on skills, critical theory, and state-of-the-art production resources and pedagogy.
We will give you the tools to excel in your field with a strong foundation that comes from rigorous scholarship, the motivation that comes from an engaged mentor, and the stability from solid academic and financial support.
Note for International Applicants: There are currently no funded positions. Should you still wish to apply, you will be considered for a non-funded position during the duration of the program.
Film/Cinema and Media Studies at a Glance
1st
Graduate Program of Film in Canada
100+
Film festivals feature our students’ and faculty’s works
20+
Internationally recognized faculty
Featured Faculty
Terry Jones’ thesis film, Osnö’, is inspired by true events revealed in his short documentary, Soup For My Brother. The protagonist in Osnö’ is twelve-year-old Young Speaker, whose preoccupation with WWII conflicts with his grandfather’s attempts to teach the boy the customs and traditions of Seneca/Haudenosaunee culture. Critical and relevant themes in Osnö’ include the loss of ancestral knowledge, the endangerment of Indigenous languages, war, colonialism, and intergenerational historical trauma.
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The Graduate Program in Film at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.