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Student Spotlights
Antonio Zitona, born in 2005, is a Toronto-based media artist pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema and Media Arts at York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design. His creative path...
Matt Yaciuk is an aspiring Canadian creative with a focus on screenwriting, filmmaking, and professional storytelling. Developing an interest in creative writing and storytelling from a young age, Matt has always found joy in exploring...
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 Nina, a uxui designer and fourth-year design student at York University's Honours Bachelor of Design program. Whether I am working on uxui or experimental projects, I love diving into new challenges and designing thoughtful...
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...
Sum Yu Yiu (Christy) (she/her) is a photographer, a video editor, and a Media Arts Student based in Hong Kong and Toronto. Her expertise includes video editing, such as reels on Instagram or promotional ads...
Elva Marron is a fourth-year Cinema and Media Studies major at York University with a focus on film production management. She gravitates toward drama and works confidently across genres, with production experience on Alyssa Mitra’s...
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...
I started taking pictures because I liked paying attention to moments most people pass by. Over time, that turned into an interest in the camera and how images can quietly shape the way a story...
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Student Testimonials
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How was your experience using the YorkU Motion Media Studio?
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