Cinespace Toronto wins Studio of the Year at Global Production Awards, highlights York U partnership
Y O R K U Y F I L E – May 27, 2025
“Our shared goal of creating the best environment to develop talent is embodied in YUMMS,” says Magali Simard, Director of Industry & Community Relations at Cinespace Toronto. “The collaboration between York and Cinespace is completely unique in the market and has set a gold standard for educational and industry partnerships. Every day, students are training, filming and meeting professionals right here on the same campus as some of the largest productions in the world are made.”
Industry Talks 2.0 Wraps with Big Ideas and Bold Conversations
Y O R K U Y F I L E – March 27, 2025
“AMPD was important for my journey,” Mengesha said. “It changed my path. I started university as an actor, but by second year I knew I wanted to direct. By third year, I was focused on understanding the aesthetics of Black Canadian work and the artists who came before me.”
A retrospective on the inaugural Screenwriters’ Supper
Y O R K U Y F I L E – March 23, 2025
“Designed to feel both celebratory and ceremonial, the event unfolded with a sense of procession and excitement. “
SHOOTING THE SET: Innovatus highlights experiential education and work-integrated learning
Y O R K U Y F I L E – October 17, 2024
Shooting the Set – a course offered this summer by York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) – gave students a fast-paced, experiential opportunity to gain a wide range of filmmaking skills, thanks to the interdisciplinary collaboration between AMPD, the York University Motion Media Studio and York International.
York U Motion Media presents Worldbuilding with Sound
Y O R K U Y F I L E – April 16, 2024
“Sound can completely re-define what we are seeing, if we want it to. I think of sound as an element that lends or extends a frame. This playing with frame is what has kept me so involved with sound for so long.”
Hands-on green screen course at the York U Motion Media Studio is an AMPD hit
Y F I L E I N N O V A T U S – October 2023
“The experiential education (EE) course – created by Ingrid Veninger and John Greyson, made its in-person debut… Students worked in teams to develop, script and shoot original short dramatic films; and perform key creative roles.”
York University partners with Cinespace Studios to create Production Accounting micro-credential program
Y F I L E N E W S – April 2023
“The new six-week program will launch June 2023 and be taught in person at the York University Motion Media Studio – an interdisciplinary space for learning, teaching and production located on Cinespace Studios Toronto’s Kipling campus in Etobicoke.”
AMPD students join award-winning Fae Pictures’ newest production at York Motion Media Studios at Cinespace Studio
A M P D N E W S – August 22, 2022
“Five AMPD students will be working on-set with Fae Pictures’ newest feature film, Queen Tut, at the York University Motion Media Studio at Cinespace Studio.”
$3.12 million in renewed support for York University Motion Media Studio at Cinespace
N E W S @ Y O R K – April 19, 2022
“York University and Cinespace Film Studios announce renewed commitment of $3.12 million from Cinespace to enhance and elevate the York University Motion Media Studio at Cinespace.”
Global Production Awards 2025 Winners: Studio of the Year
S C R E E N D A I L Y – March 19, 2025
“Cinespace Studios Toronto combines scale with purpose, offering top-tier production infrastructure while investing in workforce equity through its CineCares workforce training programme,” noted one judge. “Every 2024 production hosted trainees, all of whom transitioned to union-permitted roles, demonstrating measurable and lasting industry impact.”
That’s a wrap: The final Industry Talks event of the year is here!
E X C A L I B U R – March 25, 2025
“This special event offers students and emerging creatives the opportunity to engage with industry professionals, gain valuable insights into film and television, and network over refreshments.”
Lights, camera, evolution: York U prof pushes creative boundaries in film
Y O R K U Y F I L E – March 12, 2025
“(Ingrid Veninger) has directed eight feature films that have premiered at festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Rotterdam and Slamdance. Now, she is preparing for one of the busiest periods of her career: the premiere of her latest film, Crocodile Eyes”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with AMPD students at York University's Motion Media Studio at Cinespace
Y O R K U Y F I L E – September 13, 2024
“At AMPD, we are committed to developing the next generation of industry professionals in Canada’s film industry through hands-on learning experiences,” says Sarah Bay-Cheng, Dean of AMPD
Industry Talks: Spotlight on R.T. Thorne at YUMMS
E X C A L I B U R – April 10, 2024
“Removing barriers, increasing access and opportunity, and building networks…that’s what INDUSTRY TALKS is about,” Veninger says.
New micro-credential Production Accounting Program launched with Cinespace (Cinecares) and the York University Motion Media Studio
H O L L Y W O O D R E P O R T E R – May 2023
“Cinespace and partners have launched Cinecares, a production crew training program with IATSE and a separate accounting micro-credential program, launched with York University to create and support a sustainable and inclusive labor pool for the future.”
AMPD Students join award-winning Fae Pictures
A M P D N E W S – October 2022
“Full Circle: Alum partners with Cinespace studios and creates student opportunities.”
Cinespace Toronto commits $3.12 million to York University Motion Media Studio
R E E L C H I C A G O – April 22, 2022
“York University, and Cinespace Film Studios/Toronto with Ashley Rice, announce renewed commitment of $3.12 million from Cinespace ….”
$3.12 million in renewed support for York University Motion Media Studio at Cinespace
N E W S @ Y O R K – April 19, 2022
“York University and Cinespace Film Studios announce renewed commitment of $3.12 million from Cinespace to enhance and elevate the York University Motion Media Studio at Cinespace.”