York U Motion Media Studio

York U Motion Media Studio Welcome to the York U Motion Media Studio (MMS) at Cinespace. We are an inter-disciplinary studio.

“More so than anything else I’ve experienced at York, my time in this YUMMS summer course, Shooting the Set, has assured...
10/23/2025

“More so than anything else I’ve experienced at York, my time in this YUMMS summer course, Shooting the Set, has assured me that I am on the right track, that this is what I want to do with my life, that this is where I belong.”

Miguel Botelho, Media Arts Major, AMPD

Day 2 with Ella Kennedy for PYRAMID QUEEN! This stylish short film follows a con artist who creates a fake pyramid schem...
10/20/2025

Day 2 with Ella Kennedy for PYRAMID QUEEN! This stylish short film follows a con artist who creates a fake pyramid scheme to trick her newest target. Ella shot in the YUMMS standing set, which has just been repainted and is open for bookings 💎

Here are some of the amazing mentors from our inaugural Screenwriting Supper! These professional writers generously took...
10/15/2025

Here are some of the amazing mentors from our inaugural Screenwriting Supper! These professional writers generously took time out of their busy schedules to connect with York students, offering guidance and inspiration for their future careers. A huge thank you to all our mentors for your invaluable support 📝💕🎞️

Producing students pitching their original feature film projects at YUMMS with Shaftesbury’s Senior Creative Director, S...
10/08/2025

Producing students pitching their original feature film projects at YUMMS with Shaftesbury’s Senior Creative Director, Susan Alexander! This was part of Ingrid Veninger’s Creative Producing course, where students dive into the art and business of producing for the Canadian screen industry. The pitches were impressive—and the feedback, unforgettable ✨

Dance film magic on the YUMMS green screen! We welcomed York U alum and internationally acclaimed dance artist Maxine He...
10/01/2025

Dance film magic on the YUMMS green screen! We welcomed York U alum and internationally acclaimed dance artist Maxine Heppner—renowned for her bold ensemble works, intimate creations, and 40+ years of groundbreaking contributions to contemporary dance. We love having York U alumni and students across disciplines at YUMMS 💃

New course alert! Generative AI for Filmmakers: From Text Prompt to the Edit Bay. A hands-on course that turns complex A...
09/30/2025

New course alert! Generative AI for Filmmakers: From Text Prompt to the Edit Bay. A hands-on course that turns complex AI tools into intuitive filmmaking techniques for creators of all levels. Part of Screen Skills at York U, this program—developed with the John Hughes Institute (JHI) and AMPD Faculty—offers training in CG, animation, VFX, realtime, and GenAI, preparing you for the future of screen industries 🎬🎥📹📸⚡️

Our new YUMMS stickers have arrived yay! Perfect for decorating water bottles, notebooks, laptops, and more. Next time y...
09/29/2025

Our new YUMMS stickers have arrived yay! Perfect for decorating water bottles, notebooks, laptops, and more. Next time you’re at YUMMS, swing by and grab a sticker from our Program Coordinator Christina 🌸

Introducing Screen Skills at York U — your one-stop shop for specialized training in CG, animation, VFX, realtime, and G...
09/24/2025

Introducing Screen Skills at York U — your one-stop shop for specialized training in CG, animation, VFX, realtime, and GenAI, plus micro-credentials in screenwriting and production accounting. Developed with AMPD Faculty Ken Rogers in partnership with John Hughes Institute (JHI), these courses prepare you for the future of screen industries. Check out their website yuscreenskills.ca for course listings 📚🧐🎥

We were thrilled to welcome award-winning producer Shant Joshi to YUMMS! Shant is the president of Fae Pictures and is o...
09/24/2025

We were thrilled to welcome award-winning producer Shant Joshi to YUMMS! Shant is the president of Fae Pictures and is on a mission to decolonize Hollywood. His producing credits span the globe, with films premiering at festivals including Sundance, Cannes, Venice, TIFF, Hot Docs, BFI London, and many more—along with Canadian Screen Award nominees like Queen Tut. An incredible opportunity for our students to learn from his experience! 🎬

Scenes from Iman Yazdi’s BETWEEN NOTES, shot right here at YUMMS. The short film follows a young pianist haunted by her ...
09/22/2025

Scenes from Iman Yazdi’s BETWEEN NOTES, shot right here at YUMMS. The short film follows a young pianist haunted by her late brother’s legacy as she struggles with self-doubt and finds strength through her other brother—leading up to a life-changing audition 🎹🖼️

On set for Rovir Nessia’s film DRIFTING CANVAS, his final project for Media Practice II. We love welcoming Media Arts st...
09/17/2025

On set for Rovir Nessia’s film DRIFTING CANVAS, his final project for Media Practice II. We love welcoming Media Arts students eager to explore the greenscreen and push the boundaries of new technologies 🧑‍🔬📸📹

We were lucky to welcome Hans Engel, Director of the National Directors Division at the Directors Guild of Canada! He sp...
09/15/2025

We were lucky to welcome Hans Engel, Director of the National Directors Division at the Directors Guild of Canada! He spoke with YUMMS students about the DGC—the union representing professionals across the screen industry, including directors, editors, production managers, and more. A great opportunity for our students as they prepare for their futures in film and television 🎥⚡️

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