Student review [#88653] for Film
at Sheridan College

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.