Canada 

Outstanding Cinematography Training: Capilano University (British Columbia)

While their cinematography certificate program is on hiatus for the year, Capilano excels in the subject as one of the only schools in Canada where undergrads have access to RED and Arri cameras. Their Motion Picture Arts diploma and BA tackles practice before theory in the first two years, while juniors and seniors concentrate on their preferred craft. There’s “a heavy focus of working on film sets, set management and etiquette,” says Murray Stiller, director of Capilano’s Bosa Centre for Film and Animation. “Students shoot major team projects in the spring and smaller projects and assignments throughout the year.” 

Outstanding Animation Training: Concordia University (Quebec)

Concordia boasts close ties with the National Film Board of Canada, whose professors often teach at the school. Its well-regarded Film Animation BFA introduces students to classical, puppet, experimental, 3D and stop-motion animation, as well as storyboarding and musical composition. Facilities include a digital animation lab, animation stands, a puppet studio and 2D hand-drawn studio. Expect student expenses to be around CA$1,000 (US$750) in the first year, and $500 in subsequent years.

Outstanding Editing Training: Queen’s University (Ontario)

Top-Notch Equipment and Facilities: Red Deer College (Alberta)

Outstanding Producing Training: Simon Fraser University (British Columbia) 

Outstanding Directing Training: University of British Columbia (British Columbia) 

Outstanding Theory and Criticism Training: University of Toronto (Ontario)

Outstanding Screenwriting Training: York University (Ontario)

York’s Screenwriting BFA accepts 10 students a year, while the MFA takes in just two max. While York’s Future Cinema Lab specializes in writing content designed for new screens and technologies, “Feature Screenwriting,” “Writing for Television” and “Story Editing” are still the core skills taught by York’s seasoned faculty. An annual festival titled Intercut showcases live performances of student screenplay excerpts.

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