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Student Spotlights
I began putting clips together at a young age in order to make skits for school projects. This later led me to more sophisticated video editing projects. Since then, I have expanded my horizons to...
Hi, I’m Tiara, a multi-disciplinary artist working in videography and creating independent digital content with expertise in communications, film arts, and media studies. I aim to fill the gap in the videography field not just...
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...
I’m Farhan Qazi, a Bachelor of Design (BDes) student at York University with a focus on photography, editorial visual storytelling, and experience-driven design. I’m drawn to image-making as a way of capturing emotion, identity, and...
Hi, I'm Steph! A designer and artist based in Toronto. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, my visual design and art reflects a fascination with organic textures and vibrant colours. With experience in enterprise SaaS,...
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...
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Student Testimonials
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How was your experience using the YorkU Motion Media Studio?
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