Sheridan College
speciality: Art & Design

Coming out the other side of Sheridan’s Bachelor of Film and Television program, I’ve had time to reflect on what this place meant to me, and honestly, the best way I can put it is: it is what you make of it.

Sheridan gave me some amazing opportunities. I worked on real sets, used cutting-edge tech like the Virtual Production Stage, and met a lot of incredibly talented, passionate people. There were times when I felt like I was really pushing myself to the next level creatively, whether that was in cinematography, VFX, or experimenting with storytelling that felt deeply personal. There were also challenges. Lots of deadlines, burnout, group dynamics, and some of the usual school frustrations, but those things are part of any program, especially one as collaborative and intense as film.

What made my experience fulfilling was how much I decided to pour into it. When I leaned in, said yes to projects outside of class, built relationships with profs and peers, and tried new things even when I was unsure, that’s when Sheridan felt most valuable to me. The program has its flaws, sure, but it also gives you a sandbox with real tools that the industry uses. Whether you build something with them or not is kind of on you.

So yeah, if you’re looking at Sheridan, especially in a creative field, just know this: it’s not a magic ticket, and no one’s going to hand you your dream career. But if you’re hungry, curious, and willing to put yourself out there, it can absolutely be a launchpad. You’ll get out what you put in.

Having recently completed my second year in BFTV, I can assuredly say that it offers a multitude of hands-on opportunities for students, which will enrich your knowledge about the filmmaking process. Students are directly placed within situations which will teach them a great deal about the film industry. While I do feel there are several unnecessary academic tasks, such as the occasional essay or test, it does not greatly outweigh the positives of the program, which very few people get to experience. All in all, Sheridan’s film and Television program is highly recommended for those who prefer a practical approach and to expand their connections in the field.

Sheridan College owns a beautiful campus with state-of-the-art equipment. The design of the building is very modern and artistic, making me feel uplifting and comfortable at the same time. I love this college and enjoy every moment of my stay here. I would highly recommend people coming to this amazing school.

I loved my program and really enjoyed my time at Sheridan. One of the most valuable assets to this program are the state of the art facilities and the equipment available to students. It gave me the opportunity to build a high value portfolio and gave me experience using some the industry’s leading technologies. The teachers were also highly knowledgeable, as they are all successful professionals themselves. All the teacher’s are very approachable and passionate about their craft. The small class sizes allows them the ability to spend time working with each student to help them build their career. One downfall is when I went to school the program was still in it’s naissance, and I feel it definitely didn’t focus nearly enough on the business side of the industry. This left me scrambling to try to learn the norms of billing, invoices and resumes upon graduating. Overall, I feel as if a degree is not necessary to break into the photography industry, however my degree did allow me the opportunity to network and gain valuable contacts to give me a leg up.

All the teachers have very strong credibility in their area of practice and study, and it is very admirable that they don’t view students as another number. They greatly value students reaching out to them, and asking for guidance. It can be difficult being a BIPOC as you may feel isolated, or that your ideas may be undervalued, but the teachers encourage the stories and narratives that they’re not familiar with. As I’m entering my final year, I can definitely say that I learned a lot, especially in regard to networking and understanding how to operate within the film industry. This is an amazing school, and I encourage BIPOC students to attend to show power in numbers, it’s the only way we see those numbers reflected in the industry.