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Aspiring Screenwriter and Filmmaker currently attending York University.
Dona Nissangaratchie is a Toronto based documentary film director and sound artist whose work explores the intersections of politics, economics and everyday life. Originally from Sri Lanka, she draws inspiration from textures of her homeland,...
I’m Christnar, an aspiring director, screenwriter and actor, proud to be born and raised here in Toronto. I first started getting interested in film in high school, where me and my best friend would write...
Alexis Lindley is a third year Cinema & Media Arts student at York University, as well as pursuing a Bachelor of Education through the concurrent program. She has gained valuable experience creating a video highlighting...
Dreyton Ige is a filmmaker and photographer who specializes in cinematography and visual storytelling. He first discovered filmmaking in high school, creating short films and graduating with a Film IB Diploma from Henry Wisewood High...
Jaedan Francis is an editor, videographer, and photographer as a 4th year undergrad media studies major at York university. He has a focus on Afro-American media representation, and influences within art, film, and music. He...
Caleb Lai is a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker, sound recordist, and cinematographer who primarily works on narratives and documentaries that showcase captivating storytelling, drawing audiences in. Caleb’s recent work in All Is Fine in ‘89, Dissonance, and...
My name is Sinali, and I'm a BFA student in Cinema and Media Arts at York University, born in Sri Lanka and raised in Canada. I have always loved digital media, it's creative and everywhere:...
4th-year Film Production Student
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Student Testimonials
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How was your experience using the YorkU Motion Media Studio?
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