News
Pair of Humber Polytechnic alumna come up big at the JUNOs
Tue, April 01, 2025
The JUNO Award winners have been announced and a pair of Humber Polytechnic alumna along with a pair of faculty members are showing their brilliance with wins.
Many Humber Polytechnic connections among this year’s JUNO Award nominees
Fri, March 28, 2025
The nominees for the JUNO Awards have been announced and there are a number of Humber Polytechnic connections among them.
Humber Etc. Wins Gold
Tue, March 25, 2025
Humber's student newspaper and website won a Gold Crown for hybrid news from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
Friends, fun and making video games – a perfect weekend for these students
Mon, March 24, 2025
Humber Polytechnic hosted a site for this year’s Global Game Jam.
Humber prof’s film named one of Canada’s best for 2024
Fri, March 21, 2025
A film by Humber Polytechnic professor Kazik Radwanski has been deemed one of this country’s best of the year.
Boyhood dreams of being a filmmaker come true
Wed, March 12, 2025
Ever since he was a little boy, Yagnam Dhroov loved everything about movies. He also made his own movies, and it was that passion for filmmaking that brought him to Humber.
From Behind the Lens to Building Legacies: Meet Desiree Thomas
Fri, February 14, 2025
From two-time Humber Polytechnic graduate to internationally published photographer and brand creator, Desiree Thomas is living her dream.
Bachelor of Public Relations students percolate business-growth ideas for OHO Coffee
Tue, January 28, 2025
Students developed ideas for their Business Fundamentals class with the winning pitch receiving a $600 prize from NEXT, Humber’s internal advertising agency.
Radio Grad Wins 2024 Premier's Award
Wed, November 27, 2024
Humber Polytechnic alumnus George Stroumboulopoulos has received a 2024 Premier’s Award in the Creative Arts and Design category.
Humber Grads Making Their Mark as Entrepreneurs
Wed, November 20, 2024
Humber grads with a passion for business often start their own companies. This includes Advertising & Graphic Design graduate Renata Reis.
Fourth Film by Film Degree Prof Gets Theatrical Release
Fri, November 15, 2024
Kazik Radwanski's latest film also screened at the 2024 Berlin and Toronto International Film Festivals.
The Future of Journalism is Local
Tue, October 29, 2024
Humber Polytechnic partners with Village Media to give journalism studnts a competitive edge.
Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing Students Launch Literary Magazine
School for Writers
Mon, October 21, 2024
Arrival showcases the work of emerging writers from Canadian post-secondary writing programs.
Alumnus Views Life Through the Lens
Thu, September 12, 2024
Photography grad John Narvali is a strong supporter of Humber Polytechnic.
Emerging Writers Dazzle in Flash Fiction Contest
School for Writers
Thu, July 18, 2024
The winners of the Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing’s (BCPW) annual Flash Fiction Contest have been announced.
Preparing the next generation of journalists
Fri, February 23, 2024
Humber College offers a robust School of Journalism designed to provide students with the skills and experiences to be successful in the constantly changing industry.
From classroom to boardroom: Humber student launches eco-friendly business
Thu, April 15, 2021
Xana Mills is a graduating Bachelor of Digital Communications student. We caught up with Xana via email to hear more about her business and how it developed over her time at Humber.
Grad Feature: Alfredo Films - Alexander, Holly and Shivam
Wed, April 07, 2021
Alexander Henry, Holly Rowden, and Shivam Pandya graduated from the Bachelor of Film and Media Production in 2016.
Humber Music Alumni Support Music Educators
Tue, April 06, 2021
Everyone knows that college is a time for learning and developing skills. For those in Humber’s music programs, it’s also a time for developing your network of future collaborators.
Making Waves: A Q&A with Atcheleh Aryee
Tue, April 06, 2021
Atcheleh Aryee is an 18-year-old trumpet major and multi-instrumentalist in her first year of Humber’s Bachelor of Music program.
Meet the Faculty: Trever Johansen
Wed, January 27, 2021
Trevor is an instructor in the 3D Modelling and Visual Effects Production program and is an alumnus of the 3D Animation program.
TIFF Social Media Specialist Shares Secret to her Success
Mon, December 14, 2020
We sat down with Michelle Nguyen to talk about her role as a social media producer for TIFF, what her creative process looks like, and her experience in the Bachelor of Public Relations program.
Which Media & Creative Arts program is for you?
Thu, November 19, 2020
Find out at an upcoming program information session!
From Monday, November 23, 2020, to Friday, January 29, 2021, the Faculty of Media & Creative Arts is hosting one-hour virtual information sessions at various times. Connect with our professors to hear how you'll get hands-on experience through Live Labs, performances, and ongoing work-integrated learning, and learn the industry-specific business skills needed wherever your career and your story take you. Your professional future starts here.
Journalism students premiere documentary at LA film festival
Wed, October 14, 2020
Pearl Under Pressure, a documentary short by Lucy Lau and Harmony Multani, had its public premiere at the Los Angeles Lift Off Film Festival.
The 12-minute film, the pair's capstone project for the Journalism graduate certificate program, highlights efforts to combat child abuse in Uganda. The film grew out of a health and social change intiative led by Denmark's University College Absalon with partial funding from the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
Read more about Lau and Multani's film and their experience documenting the stories of women and children in Uganda.
Emmy Award-winning grad shares secret to her success
Tue, October 06, 2020
Film & Television Production grad Katie Halliday is a 2020 Primetime Emmy Award winner for sound editing the season three finale of Stranger Things.
She spoke to Humber Today about her work, what it's like to collaborate with the Duffer Brothers, and how she went from Humber Film to Hollywood sound editor. Read her full interview.
Humber to light up the night during virtual Nuit Blanche Toronto
Fri, October 02, 2020
Humber College and Humber Galleries are hosting five projects for Nuit Blanche Toronto Online on Saturday, October 3.
Humber is the only participating postsecondary institution and the five projects--available for online viewing for 12 hours starting at 7 pm--are the most by any participating institution.
Learn more about Nuit Blanche Toronto 2020, or find out more about the Humber-sponsored projects, including a short film by students in the College's Indigenous Transmedia Fellowship and a composition by a Bachelor of Music graduate.
Humber Music alumnus wins 2020 Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz Artist Award
Thu, October 01, 2020
Saxophonist and composer Jesse Ryan, a Bachelor of Music graduate, is the recipient of this year's Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz Artist Award.
The annual $10,000 cash prize recognizes the accomplishments of an emerging jazz musician, and supports "the pre-production, production, and/or recording of original music composed by the recipient."
Read more about Jesse Ryan and his work.
Public Relations prof, senior fellow honoured for mentorship pilot
Mon, September 28, 2020
Bachelor of Public Relations program co-ordinator Anne Marie Males and Eileen Tobey were recognized by the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS).
The two were honoured for their work on the Bachelor of Public Relations Senior Fellow in Residence program, which brought Tobey, who runs her own agency, to Humber as the CPRS Senior Fellow in Residence. Males received the 2020 Award of Attainment and Tobey was named the CPRS Mentor of the Year. Read more about their innovative collaboration and the residency program.
Humber writing and journalism grads nominated for awards
Fri, September 25, 2020
Alumni of Humber's creative writing and journalism programs have been honoured for their work as essayists and documentary filmmakers.
Michelle Doyle and Cathrin Hagey, graduates of the creative writing program, were recently named to the CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist. Doyle was nominated for "The Intensive," an excerpt from her recently completed memoir about identity and personal development, and Hagey was nominated for "The Fringe," an essay about a difficult moment in her childhood.
Postgraduate journalism alumni Lucy Lau and Harmony Multani are nominated for the People's Choice Award at the Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival for their short film, Pearl Under Pressure: The Impact of Violence Against Children in Uganda. The film, which documents the work of the The Denmark Uganda Vietnam Exchange (DUVE), was shot over a week in January 2020 as part of an international learning opportunity through Humber College. Read more about the film and Lau and Multani's experience in Uganda.
Humber Music Solidarity
Mon, June 29, 2020
An open letter from the Humber Music faculty to our students, alumni and community.
Rising Stars: Humber Today Profiles Grads
Mon, January 27, 2020
Four Theatre Performance grads graced the Winter 2016 cover of Humber Today and we couldn't be prouder.
Three Hats Are Better Than One
Mon, January 27, 2020
When Joseph Recinos graduated from Humber’s Theatre Performance program in 2011, he had already signed with an agency.
Grad Spotlight: Fadi Sara
Tue, January 21, 2020
Fadi Sara graduated from 3D Animation in 2015 and is now the Tracking and Layout Department Lead at Mr. X in Toronto.
Fadi was recently featured in The Focus Magazine for his team's work on the dramatic scene where Brad Pitt's character plummets 80,000 feet to Earth from an antenna that extends outside the planet's atmosphere.
We caught up with Fadi to find out more about what he does and how Humber helped him get there.
What is your current job title and what does that mean on a daily basis?
My current job title is "Tracking and Layout Department Lead" at Mr.X Inc in Toronto, Ontario. The tasks I perform in a day can vary, so here are some of the things that I do:
Lead - I oversee a team of 8 others on a daily basis as part of my duties as lead. I work with them to address any issues or concerns they have, as well as just general supervision, support, and direction.
New Show Setup – I work with the technical leads in the studio to set up new shows. I help ingest the data that’s been given to us by clients and set up the foundation required for each show so they’re ready for our artists to work with. This includes things like dictating render resolutions, color spaces, and software templates.
Interviews – I conduct interviews alongside my manager to scout for potential new hires in the Toronto tracking and layout department.
General Troubleshooting – I work alongside all the artists in my department to help them with any issues they may have. This can be related to the specific shot/show that they’re working on, or it could be one of our proprietary tools that needs bug fixes.
Pipeline Overseeing – I manage and oversee the pipeline for the Tracking and Layout department across all 3 locations. The "pipeline" is the technical term for the proprietary toolsets that allow for the transfer of data from one department to the other. I discuss, oversee and approve any development that affects the data coming into or going out of the tracking and layout team.
Training – Having worked with a team to pioneer the current training system in place for Tracking and Layout, I still oversee the training to this day. New hires for Toronto are seated next to me and get 1-on-1 time as they are introduced to the tools and workflow. Once they’re at a comfortable level, we put them into production. During this phase, they continue to sit next to me so I can oversee their work and troubleshoot any hiccups they may experience.
Shot Work – If there’s nothing from the above list on my plate for that day, I work on individual shots alongside my team.
What was your career path to get where you are now?
My career path after leaving Humber has been fairly single track. I was hired at Mr. X while still in my third year and have been here ever since. I was brought in as an "Entry Level Tracking Artist". Over the years, I was presented with more responsibility and higher-level tasks as my skillset, knowledge, and experience grew.
In the fall of 2017, I worked with my supervisors to restructure and establish an entirely updated training program for new hires in our department. This training has been widely successful. Over 10 artists have gone through it since and almost all are now at a senior level.
In the spring of 2018, I was given the opportunity to travel to India. We opened a branch in Bangalore and I was sent there to train the staff of the tracking and layout department in our proprietary toolsets and workflows. I held live demos, recorded hours of video training documentation, established personal connections and rapport with the individual artists, and continued communication with them afterwards, overseeing their work and progress.
In the fall of 2019, the position for department lead became available and I was presented with the promotion. I’ve been in that role since.
How did your time at Humber prepare you for what you’re doing now?
Humber did a fantastic job of preparation me for my career.
The education I received allowed me to build a portfolio that helped me acquire the position in the first place.
The outreach to former students and industry professionals prepared me by helping set up an in-depth network of resources and contacts. This helped me understand the importance of communication and references. It was a Humber grad I met through this networking that recommended me for the position at Mr. X, helping me secure the job.
Studio tours and guest speakers hosted by the professors gave me insider knowledge about the workings of the industry, and supported everything the instructors were telling us. Humber also helped prepare me with useful pointers on how to set up my demo reel, website, and resume to stand out more than other applicants.
Find out more about Fadi Sara on IMDB and read the articles where he and his team were featured:
https://www.thefocus.com/news/ad-astra-fall-brad-pitt-mr-x-fall-from-space
https://www.thefocus.com/news/ad-astra-brad-pitt-fall-mr-x-visually-chaotic
Grad Spotlight: Ross Munro
Tue, January 21, 2020
Ross Munro graduated in 1986 from the Film & Television Production Program. We asked Ross about his journey from Humber student to filmmaker.
What are you doing now and what was your career path to get here?
After gaining valuable experience in all facets of film work, I decided to specialize in Screenwriting and, a few years after graduating, found myself writing and directing my first feature film "Brewster McGee" which was shot on 16mm black and white film. Over the next several years, I continued my filmmaking journey here in Vancouver with my documentary short "Broken Palace" as well as my most recent feature film "A Legacy of Whining" (which I also acted in). I have just completed (along with my Producer/wife Maria) our new documentary "European Tour '73".
Tell us some of your favourite Humber memories.
The memories that I cherish most from my time at Humber are of the many great friendships that I made with my fellow Humber film students and the amazing (and sometimes nerve wracking) moments we spent getting our film projects across the finish line in time!
Also, upon arriving at Humber College, I immediately found the offices of the campus newspaper "The Humber Voice" and became the film critic for the paper for the next three years. This allowed me to received a press pass to cover the Toronto International Film Festival which was enormously exciting ("Hey! Is that Roger Ebert getting on the elevator...!).
How did Humber help you get where you are now?
I think the best thing about studying film at Humber College was how well it prepared me for real life in the film world. Just like in the film business, we had to learn how to exist and get along within a group of fellow crew members and be able to respect and listen to each other's creative ideas and to balance and be productive amongst all the different personalities and viewpoints involved. Also, the course's expectation of having us learn all the different functions and duties in the film world gave us a very well-rounded and valuable opportunity for some incredible hands-on learning.
Share a tip for upcoming filmmakers.
I think it's important for potential filmmakers to get a solid understanding of their craft - whether it's going to film school or learning online or especially going to as many movies as possible - that's key. When I went to Humber, I used to jump on a bus downtown almost everyday after class and see as many movies as I could (they used to have a collection of very cool repertory movie houses that featured amazing film titles from North America and around the world!).
Also, I think it shouldn't be overlooked just how important it is for filmmakers to get out and meet as many like-minded individuals as possible (yes, that dreaded word "networking"!). Making a film is a social experiment at all times and you will need as many people pulling in the same direction as you as possible. Get out of your comfort zone and start being part of your chosen community! Help other filmmakers on their sets, support other filmmakers and creatives - the love will make its way back to you!
Watch the trailers for Ross's films "A Legacy of Whining" and "European Tour '73".
Grad Spotlight: Steve Onotera, The Samurai Guitarist
Tue, January 21, 2020
Steve Onotera AKA The Samurai Guitarist graduated from Humber's Bachelor of Music program in 2012.
Back in his third year at Humber, Steve made a case for a business which, he happily reports, has been his full time job for nearly 5 years. He told us a bit about the business and how Humber helped him make it a reality.
What are you currently working on and what was your career path to get there?
In 2014, I started a YouTube channel called the Samurai Guitarist. Since then I have built a following of 500k followers with over 54 million views. I've branched out to doing sponsored deals, merchandising, an online guitar course and a number of other things that have built a comfortable and fulfilling life in music. I've traveled the world because of this and can't go into a guitar store without being recognized (this is still weird for me).
What other projects have you worked on since leaving Humber?
A failed country band.
How did your time at Humber prepare you for what you’re doing now?
It was very beneficial, many of the skills I learned at school I still use on a regular basis. From working in the studio to my music business class with Andy Scott, there is very little I learned that I don’t use regularly.
Photo credit: Jenny Marrin
Grad Spotlight: Keisha James
Tue, January 21, 2020
Keisha James's work is easy to find - just take the TTC to Dundas station.
Keisha graduated from Humber's Film & Media Production Program in 2018 and we caught up with her to find out more about the project.
Your work is prominently displayed at Dundas station in Toronto. Tell us more.
This is the end result of a year-long artist residency with VIBE Arts and RBC called "Desire Lines". VIBE is a non-profit organization delivering free arts education workshops to marginalized youth across the GTA, and as one of the emerging artists on the roster I was incredibly happy to be a part of this project. I produced a short film, the stills of which are being displayed alongside my headshot and poster on the TTC Pattison panels for one month in Dundas station.
Along with that, I am currently working on my next short film, which is being produced through another program at VIBE. I am an artist in the NExT program, which is a mentorship opportunity specifically for young, Black artists. I will be filming my project next month, which will then be exhibited at a gallery with an opening reception sometime in March.
What other projects have you worked on since leaving Humber?
I produced a short documentary/proof of concept for a future, longer film; I applied for and received a grant from ArtReach for a project I will be running this summer involving workshops and a gallery; and in general have been planning my next film projects.
I also work as a freelancer, so I have continued to do freelance editing and filming since graduation, as well as working as a contract facilitator at some non-profits in the city, as I am passionate about working with and mentoring youth through arts education opportunities.
How did your time at Humber prepare you for what you’re doing now?
I made some of my closest friends while at Humber, and I still work with my crew today. It feels good to be able to collaborate with each other outside of the school setting, and it's great when I'm able to pick who I want to work with.
Photo credit: Aniqa Rahman.
Find out more about Keisha at @keishajamesvideo and @thebrokegallery on Instagram. Her current project is on Instagram at @wtdtyfilm. You can also read more about the VIBE Arts projects here:
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/12/27/vibe-arts-brings-emerging-artists-work-to-ttc-subway-stations.html
https://www.toronto.com/news-story/9781496-vibe-arts-brings-emerging-artists-work-to-ttc-subway-stations/
Faculty Spotlight: Kelsley Grant
Mon, January 20, 2020
Talent is often the result of experience and hard work. I have consistently witnessed talent and natural gifts surpassed by dedication and focus.
"Sirfing" At Humber: Research Projects Benefit Students and Faculty
Mon, January 20, 2020
Dr Andrew Scott, Acting Head of Humber’s Music Degree program (2014-2015 academic year) has been out SIRFing.
Success Story: Dan McCarthy
Tue, November 26, 2019
Dan McCarthy graduated from Humber's Community Music program in 2001. He recently moved back to Toronto from New York City and
his first project after arrival involved making a recording with his former Humber instructors.
Dan told us more about the CD and what he learned at Humber.
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I recently released a new CD called City Abstract, featuring teachers from my Humber days: Ted Quinlan, Pat Collins, and Ted Warren. I had been living in NYC for the last 15 years and just moved back this spring, and this was the first project that I wanted to do. All three musicians had a huge impact on me when I was studying at Humber in the late 90’s, and it was an honour to be able to do a record with them.
THEN
I released a record in March of 2019 that features Steve Swallow on bass, Ben Monder on guitar, and Mark Feldman on violin. It was an absolute thrill to get to record with these legends, especially Steve Swallow, who played bass on all of my favourite Gary Burton records from the 1970s. So incredible!
I also did a trio recording with Thomas Morgan on bass and Rudy Royston on drums; that should be released in 2020. I'm very excited about this record too.
HUMBER
For me, it was huge to get to study with people that were actually out there playing on a regular basis. It really has a huge impact on young players, getting to learn from masters already out on the scene playing and doing their own thing.
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Follow Dan on social media at @DanMcCarthy on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. (Photo credit: John Rogers)
Humber Lakeshore Wins at Adobe Creative Jam
Tue, November 26, 2019
Four students in Humber’s Advertising & Graphic Design program won first place in the 2019 Adobe Creative Jam.
Competing in a field of 72 teams from six college, Team “A-Block” -- comprised of Nicolas Diaz, Emily Little, Julia Laing, and Chelsea Speck – created an app to address academic integrity. Check out some images of the app here.
The Adobe Creative Jam is a design challenge that asks students to create a visual or motion design concept based on a theme revealed at the event. After three hours and no rules, the teams present their work to the jury in front of a rapt audience. The 2019 Jam drew over 300 students from Sheridan, George Brown, Seneca, OCADU, Algonquin College, and Humber.
Congratulations to all the students who competed, and especially to Team “A-Block”!
Success Story: Erik Smith
Thu, November 21, 2019
Erik Smith is a 2016 graduate of our Comedy program, but his career path since then demonstrates both his diverse interests and his diverse skillset.
We caught up with him to find our what he's been working on.
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I recently completed the 48 Hour Film Project. It was exciting, partly because it’s a fast-paced creative project that forces you through all of the creative processes of film-making in a very short time-frame, and partly because I used it as a way to test myself as both a director and producer.
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Since Humber, I’ve worked on a number of projects. I produced and acted in a couple episodes of a small web series called Business Inc. that Robbie Woods and I wrote together, I worked as a Knight at Medieval Times, and I’ve been involved with a number of different film projects. The latter were largely in a production support capacity and have been great for learning to eventually create my own work. Business Inc. is one of the projects I’m proudest of, and I eventually want to remake it with the production skills I’ve learned since then.
HUMBER
My time at Humber was really great for getting comfortable with my own voice, both on and off the stage. Learning about story structure and joke construction and then getting to practice both through performance was a pretty cool combination to get comfortable with all aspects of the creative process. Humber also gave me an opportunity as a work-study student to learn about more technical and production skills like stage lighting and managing performers; those skills have served me very well in my production endeavors since then.
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Find out more about Erik on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, all under the handle @eriksmithcomedy. (Photo credit: Sammy Lo.)
World Audio Drama Day
Wed, October 30, 2019
October 30th, the anniversary of the War of the Worlds broadcast, is World Audio Drama Day.
To celebrate, we're singling out three standout original dramas created by Radio and Media Production students for a second-semester course.
Students design data for future airport installation
Thu, October 17, 2019
Students in the Graphic Design and Web Design and Interactive Media programs had one day to design a physical installation for airports across Canada.
The project is part of the Global Affairs Canada division of the Federal Government and aims to highlight the support Consular Services offer to Canadian travellers.
The hackathon event took place in the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation and started with an introduction to the design challenge and a briefing call with the client where students were provided the information, materials and inspiration they needed to start their projects.
“When a client is involved, the experience is holistic and involves every aspect of working in the field,” says Bianca DiPietro, program coordinator of the Graphic Design program. “The dynamic between client and student is much more professional and holds a certain level of recognition.”
DiPietro and David Neumann, program coordinator of the Web Design and Interactive Media program say the opportunity for their students to work with real-life clients is great exposure—allowing students to communicate effectively, problem solve and work collaboratively with others.
The students gathered in small groups to design a concept while working with their faculty and advisors to complete their project proposals by the end of the day. Faculty will review the submissions and select up to eight concepts based on uniqueness, creativity and execution. The selected submissions will be shared with Global Affairs Canada to consider the concepts further.
For one group, their concept is a three-dimensional, hollow hemisphere that resembles a globe and features data and information within it. User-friendly to all ages, the globe can be tilted or spun around to allow users to see inside the globe and learn about Consular Services.
“Projects like this give validation to the program and show trust in us as working professionals by allowing us to have our work showcased and potentially have our work attached to the Government of Canada,” says Gizaham Jones, third-year Graphic Design student.
Using different skills and methods, a Web Design and Interactive Media group’s concept includes movable Plexiglass panels. With infographics and data printed or engraved onto the materials, the installation will allow natural light in airports like Toronto Pearson Airport to reflect onto it. The concept also features QR codes and Near-field communication (NFC) codes, which lead users to find more information on the government’s website using their smartphones.
“Being able to have clients give you an open-ended project to work with is a great way to get your creativity and development moving and apply what we’ve learned so far,” says Paul Cudmore, second-year Web Design and Interactive Media student.
The hackathon is part of Humber’s Data storyLAB, which is an innovative hub for data-driven storytelling. Based out of the North Campus, the storyLAB will produce year-round research and partnership opportunities for student learning and engagement.
“StoryLAB is an opportunity for students to pair with reporters, developers and coders to discuss the influence data can create in different journalistic settings. The lab demonstrates how data can transform and impact politics, social justice, and the day-to-day lives of Canadians,” says DiPietro.
Humber’s storyLAB and The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting recently created a storyLAB Data Journalism Grant to support independent data-driven journalism.
For the inaugural grant, Humber and The Pulitzer Center are accepting proposals for stories related to Indigenous lands and property rights. The grant will provide up to $10,000 for a freelance journalist or team of journalists to explore a related story from a data-driven perspective.
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This article, by Alysia Burdi, was first published by Humber Today on September 20, 2019. Read the article in it's original context.
Humber Journalism Honoured by Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Mon, October 14, 2019
Humber Journalism publications and students were recognized for excellence by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA).
Convergence and sweat were silver medalists at the CSPA College General Magazine Hybrid Awards, with individual student journalists receiving 15 2019 Gold Circle Award commendations across 11 categories. This year’s CSPA Gold Circle Awards attracted 7187 news and magazine entries from college and university publications around the globe. A full list of individual award recipients is included below.
N03 Editorial Writing
- CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: Staff, "Tuition Poses Unnecessary Barrier to Upward Mobility, Success," Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N05 Personal opinion: Off-campus issues
- SECOND PLACE: Devin Nguyen, "No Easy Route to Good Journalism," Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N12 Personality profile
- CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: Ross Lopes and David Tuchman, "In Memoriam Harry Leslie Smith," Convergence, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N14 Cultural feature
- SECOND PLACE: Elesha Nicholls, "Wingin It," Scribe, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
- THIRD PLACE: Kateryna Horina, "They Got Chills," Convergence, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
- CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: David Tuchman, "Paying To Play," Convergence, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N18 Briefs writing
- SECOND PLACE: Kateryna Horina and Austin Spearman, "News In Brief," Convergence, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario.
N29 Single sports photograph
- THIRD PLACE: Paige McGowan, "Bear Hunting," Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N37 Newsmagazine Cover
- CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: Chelsea Alphonso and Ross Lopes, "Decolonize It," Convergence, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N38 Page One Design
- CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: Et Cetera Staff, "Higher Education," Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N45 Alternative Story Presentation
- FIRST PLACE: Kit Kolbegger and Michelle Rowe-Jardine, "Predators of the Press," Convergence, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N46 Design Portfolio of work
- SECOND PLACE: Chelsea Alphonso and Ross Lopes, Convergence, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N50 Single Subject Feature Package, Double-truck (two-facing pages)
- THIRD PLACE: Staff, "Legalization Day," Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
N51 Single Subject News or Feature Package, 3 or more pages or special section
- CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: Chelsea Alphonso, Ross Lopes and Austin Spearman, "Reporting People As People," Convergence, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
- CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: Paige McGowan and Art Team, "Centre Stage," Scribe, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario.
Humber professors nominated for prestigious literary awards
School for Writers
Wed, October 02, 2019
Professors David Bezmozgis and Nicola Winstanley have been nominated for two of Canada's most prestigious literary awards.
David Bezmozgis, co-ordinator of Humber’s creative writing graduate certificate, has been shortlisted for the Giller Prize for Immigrant City, his sophmore short story collection. Bezmozgis is no stranger to Giller nominations; his novels, The Free World and The Betrayers, were shortlisted in 2011 and 2014 respectively. The $100,000 prize will be presented at a gala on November 18.
Nicola Winstanley, co-ordinator of Humber’s Media Foundation program, is a finalist for a 2019 Governor General’s Literary Award in the Young People's Literature – Illustrated Books category. How to Give Your Cat a Bath is the fourth book by the acclaimed children's author. She is a past recipient of both an Ezra Jack Keats Foundation New Writer Award and a Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award nomination. The winners of the Governor General's Literary Awards, valued at $25,000 in each category, will be announced on October 29.
Congratulations, David and Nicola!
Humber and the Pulitzer Centre Create Data Journalism Grant
Thu, September 19, 2019
Humber's storyLAB and The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting have created the storyLAB Data Journalism Grant to support independent journalism.
It is the most extensive grant dedicated to Canadian data-driven journalism.
The grant supports projects related to essential and underserved topics affecting Canadians. For the inaugural grant, Humber and Pulitzer are accepting proposals for stories related to Indigenous lands and property rights. The grant will provide up to $10,000 for a freelance journalist or team of journalists to explore a related story from a data-driven perspective.
"Opportunities for enterprise, data-driven journalism in this country are few and far between," says David Weisz, director of storyLAB at Humber College and professor in the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts. "Especially when it comes to covering Indigenous issues, where the cost of travel alone can cause newsrooms to lose their appetite for a particular story. This grant is to ensure that these important stories get told and told properly."
This grant opportunity is now open, and applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals by October 31, 2019. The winner(s) of the grant will be honoured at a cocktail reception on November 15, 2019.
Humber’s storyLAB leverages the multidisciplinary nature of the Faculty of Media & Creative Arts to create collaborative opportunities between Humber staff, students and industry partners. Humber’s Faculty of Media & Creative Arts is committed to fostering data journalism, most recently creating and hosting Data Driven, a data journalism symposium for coders, investigative reporters, developers and data advocates.
Humber Film alumni, professor among 2019 Directors Guild nominees
Wed, September 18, 2019
When the 2019 Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) Award nominations were announced on September 11, Humber Film was well represented.
Alumni were recognized in four categories for their work as directors, film editors and sound editors. The alumni nominees include
Also nominated is professor and Post-Production program co-ordinator Lara Johnston in the Best Picture Editing – Feature Film category for her work on Mouthpiece. Lara previously won a Canadian Cinema Editors Award for her work on this film.
The DGC Awards will be presented at the DGC Gala on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Bria Hiebert Wins 2019 Tim Sims Encouragement Award
Wed, September 11, 2019
Bria Hiebert may have graduated from Humber only this spring, but she’s already making a name for herself as a stand-up comic, writer and actor.
Comedy: Writing and Performance Student Success: Ashley Comeau, Part 2
Thu, August 22, 2019
Ashley Comeau shares her recent experiences writing and performing comedy in Toronto.
Bachelor of Music Student Success: Lydia Persaud
Mon, July 22, 2019
Lydia Persaud has been busy. Very busy since graduating from Humber’s Bachelor of Music program in 2013.
Comedy: Writing and Performance Student Success: Erika Ehler
Mon, July 15, 2019
Award winner and student Erika took this year’s North West heat of the Chortle Comedy Awards by storm.
Bachelor of Music Student Success: Ewan Divitt
Wed, June 26, 2019
Ewan is a trumpet player, composer and arranger, but he’s also an entrepreneur and craftsman.
BDES Student Wins First Place at the Boundless 2019 Competition
Thu, June 13, 2019
Anushka Jadwani, a student the Bachelor of Design, has won first place in the Boundless 2019 Competition, the 7th annual Enabling Change competition.
For this year's competition, DX invited students studying in all design disciplines to submit proposals that develop creative solutions focussed on the accessible navigation of public spaces. Anushka's winning project was called “Connexus”, and the concept was a set of wearable bracelets for young children or older adults with cognitive impairments. The bracelets helped ensure caregivers were able to monitor the safety and location of their ward and help provide directional support and a feeling of security for the wearer.
Anushka and her team came up with the initial concept during a class project earlier this term, where BDES students hosted an ideation session with Fontys students in March. Anushka then refined this concept as part of her class project, submitted it to the competition and won! She was awarded $1500, and her work will be on display at the Design Exchange.
Congratulations, Anushka, on this stellar achievement.
Radio Humber Outreach Podcast Project
Thu, June 13, 2019
Grade five students from Silverthorn Public School in Mississauga visited the Humber campus for a hands-on learning experience.
Assisted by Radio Humber student volunteers Jenifer Tait, Sarah Miranda, Kyle Drinnan - along with Noah Scanga and professor Greg MacDonald - the grade five students wrote, recorded and produced their very own podcast.
Radio Humber Outreach is an initiative of 96.9 Radio Humber - the campus and community radio station housed at the Humber College north campus in Toronto. Working with the teachers, Radio Humber offers select workshops to school children interested in learning about podcasting and the audio world.
Ashley Comeau
Mon, June 10, 2019
How does a Toronto actor and improviser end up co-founding an improv festival in Cape Town, South Africa? Ashley Comeau shares her story.
Film Professor Wins at Canadian Cinema Editors Awards
Mon, June 10, 2019
Congratulations to professor Lara Johnston on winning the Canadian Cinema Editors Award for Best Editing in a Feature Film for Mouthpiece.
Lara's assistant editor on the film is a Humber graduate and two of her students also worked on other aspects of post-production for the film.
Directed by Patricia Rozema, Mouthpiece centers on Cassandra, an aspiring writer who, while struggling to compose a eulogy after the sudden death of her mother, comes to discover that her own rebelliousness is as much a response to the male gaze as her mother's conformity.
Mouthpiece is currently playing at the TIFF Bell Lightbox until June 13th as part of their Canada's Top Ten programming. Get your tickets here.
Marc Senior: Demanding Discipline
Mon, May 27, 2019
"My time at Humber prepared me immensely. It helped give me the discipline that is required for this industry."
Bachelor of Music Student Success: Patric McGroarty
Wed, May 22, 2019
The 2008 graduate attended Humber Music as a trumpeter, but now makes a living as an audio engineer and entrepreneur.
Comedy: Writing and Performance Student Success: Noah Farberman
Tue, May 07, 2019
Noah Farberman graduated in 2018, but his collaborations with the Humber Comedy Writing and Performance community continue.
Bachelor of Music Student Success: Isaiah Gibbons
Wed, March 27, 2019
"With only graduating Humber less than a year ago, I am super grateful for the opportunities I have been granted in music, TV and film."
RBD Students Develop Demo Reel
Wed, January 16, 2019
Radio Broadcasting students in the 3rd-semester Radio Programming class pitched a reel for a radio station they thought would be successful.
The demo was created by a group of students which included Noel Marcial, Zachary Davies, Sam Fisher, Collin Skanes and Adam Odeh. Their proposal is for CREL -- Reel-FM -- which would feature music, soundtracks, contests, interviews, and talk - all related to movies. Each member designed their own movie-related show to become part of the station's schedule. Creative production and voice imaging by Noel Marcial.
Glenys Marshall Wins Tim Sims Encouragement Award
Wed, December 12, 2018
While theatre may have been Glenys Marshall’s first love, comedy is her true love. The match is a successful one for the Humber Comedy graduate.
Yolanda Bonnell: Telling Stories
Thu, December 06, 2018
Performer, director, writer, theatre company founder, workshop facilitator -- Yolanda Bonnell juggles many roles.
Otis Williams
Mon, November 19, 2018
With the improvisation, and music business courses Humber Music has to offer, theory might not seem like the most exciting subject.
Karin Randoja: Theatre for Theatre’s Sake
Wed, November 14, 2018
The Theatre Arts – Performance instructor is an actor, director, singer, composer, and one of Canada’s most sought-after dramaturges.
MusiCounts gives Humber student an inside look at the music industry
Mon, October 22, 2018
Fourth-year Bachelor of Music student Agneya Chikte put his own business skills to the test in September during week of networking and mentoring.
Advertising and Graphic Design Student Wins Award of Excellence
Fri, August 17, 2018
Simran Singh, an Advertising & Graphic Design student, is one of the finalists in the Annual Art Directors Club of Canada (ADCC) competition.
Simran won for her Mountain Dew ad, which she both illustrated and designed. The final award (Merit, Silver, or Gold) will be announced at ADCC's Directions 2018 Award show on November 8th in Toronto. The ADCC is a Canadian non-profit, non-political group dedicated to encouraging excellence in Canadian advertising and design.
Congratulations on this accomplishment, Simran, and best of luck in November!
Spencer Litzinger
Thu, July 26, 2018
Spencer is a host on YTV’S The Zone and performs in various improv shows around Toronto.
Alino Giraldi
Wed, June 20, 2018
"It's amazing to see how much story can be told just with breathing and your eyes."
Humber Radio Award Winers
Fri, May 18, 2018
We would like to congratulate Radio Humber graduating student Josette LaFleur for being this year’s recipient of the Rene Roth Memorial Scholarship.
We would like to congratulate Radio Humber Diploma graduating student Josette LaFleur for being this year’s recipient of the Rene Roth Memorial Scholarship – an award given away to a student who demonstrates leadership, innovation, and creativity. Josette majored in News and would have been a favourite of the late Rene Roth- who taught sales and marketing in the Radio Humber Diploma program before losing her battle with cancer three years ago.
Also, congratulations to three Broadcast - Radio professors for winning multiple awards at the 2018 Crystals Awards held on Monday, May 7th.
Kyle Taylor, the Humber Radio Lab professor and Creative Director of Indie 88, picked up three awards for creative production excellence. Creative Production professor, Greg MacDonald of Bell Media, and his creative team won two Crystals Awards for creative excellence. And, finally, Writing for Radio professor, Larry MacInnis, also walked away with two Crystals Awards for creative writing excellence. All in all, it was a big, exciting night for RBD. It just goes to show that our students are being taught by the best in the business.
Congratulations to all on receiving these amazing honours!
Advertising Grad Takes Lead on Award-Winning Campaign
Tue, May 08, 2018
Valerie Mascarin, a Bachelor of Creative Advertising grad, and her team at Cossette won D&AD's Wood Pencil for their McDonald's campaign.
The creative and simple campaign utilizes the curves in the "M" to indicate to drivers which direction they need to go to get to the nearest McDonalds.
Watch this video of the campaign in action.
The campaign will appear in high traffic areas in downtown Toronto and the GTA, however, Cossette hopes to have the campaign implemented worldwide.
Congratulations to Valerie and her team at Cossette!
Humber Journalism Wins Two BNC Awards
Mon, May 07, 2018
On April 20th, 2018, Humber Journalism won two BNC Awards at the 2017 Ontario Community Newspaper Association convention.
The BNC awards are organized by the OCNA and recognize the outstanding work of local Ontario newspapers. The student-run newspaper, Humber Et Cetera, won first prize in the General Excellence category against stiff competition in the Colleges/Universities division.
This is a tremendous honour for our third-year diploma students who write, edit and lay out the newspaper, as well as second-year students who work as reporters and supply most of the copy. Thanks to Salem Alaton for his many years of hard work helping the students produce an award-winning paper. Thanks as well to Rob Lamberti who worked magic last year to help second-year students transform their academic writing into quality newspaper copy. And a special shout out to Marlee Greig, creative advisor, and technical support. Humber Journalism also won second place in the Student News Writing category for investigative pieces that a team of third-year students wrote about the $400K rebranding of IGNITE.
Congratulations to Tyler Bloomfield (now full-time CBC contract), Brandon Austin (co-founder of a thriving social media management firm with major clients), Alana MacLeod (full-time Global News contract), Erian Amor De Los Reyes (full-time CBC contract) and Ken Kellar (moving to Winnipeg to pursue journalism there).
Television Writing and Producing Student Success: Nathalie Younglai
Wed, April 18, 2018
Nathalie Younglai graduated from Humber’s Television Writing and Producing program in 2006 and has since worked on numerous television shows.
UX Design Students Present at UXInsight Conference in the Netherlands
Thu, March 22, 2018
User Experience Design Students, Maureen Ariza Paredes and Jenna Mussar, attended the international UXInsight Conference in the Netherlands in March.
Humber FMP and FMTV Grads Eligible for Telefilm's Talent to Watch Funding Program
Thu, March 15, 2018
Humber College is pleased to announce a new partnership with Telefilm’s Talent to Watch Program.
Yvonne Wallace: Writing with Honesty
Mon, November 13, 2017
Some subjects are so traumatic or personal that it is difficult to address them through art.
Francois Klark
Thu, November 09, 2017
2008 Humber Music graduate Francois Klark, who found a community of like-minded musicians at the College.
Peter N. Bailey: Dedication and Diversion
Thu, November 09, 2017
Forging a successful career in theatre requires a high level of commitment to craft, but that doesn’t mean the work can’t be a joy.
Carlos Felipe Martinez
Wed, November 01, 2017
"I can say that our faculty’s strong emphasis on being professional and being prepared for the shoot has proven to be fundamental."
Nathan Whitney
Tue, October 24, 2017
Nathan Whitney loved his time studying music at Humber so much that he graduated twice.
An Interview with Music Grad Emily Rockarts
Thu, October 19, 2017
Emily Rockarts, a Toronto musician and Bachelor of Music grad, wasted no time starting her singer/songwriter career after graduation.
Michelle McLeod
Wed, October 04, 2017
"Humber Acting for Film and Television provides a great tool kit to those who are passionate about acting."
Jordanne Brown Honoured with 2017 Tim Sims Encouragement Award
Thu, September 07, 2017
The 2017 graduate and past recipient of the Eugene Levy Award for Comedy Writing was named the winner of the 2017 Tim Sims Encouragement Award.
Ashley Shields-Muir
Thu, September 07, 2017
Ashley Shields-Muir graduated from Humber’s Television Writing and Producing program in 2008.
Carlos Albornoz: On Stage and Screen
Thu, September 07, 2017
Carlos Albornoz shows, good acting training is transferable – especially when it’s supported by lots of talent and hard work!
Sara La Selva
Mon, August 21, 2017
"Community is unbelievably important to me both in my artistic practice and my experience as a person in the world."
Colin Bruce Anthes: In It Together
Fri, August 11, 2017
Colin Bruce Anthes’ path from Humber has led him to theatre and film work and multiple cities.
Joe Bowden: Master of Reinvention
Thu, August 10, 2017
Humber’s own Joe Bowden—program assistant to Acting for Film and Television, Theatre Arts – Performance and Theatre Arts – Production programs.
An Interview with Rising Star Larnell Lewis
Thu, July 27, 2017
Larnell Lewis, a Humber Music alumnus, instructor and world-renowned musician, talked to us about his amazing year.
Sina Gilani: Creation and Collaboration
Mon, July 17, 2017
Since graduating in 2012, Sina Gilani has been making a name for himself as both an actor and a playwright.
Advertising Grad Wins Applied Arts Student Award
Thu, July 13, 2017
Laura Cordova a recent graduate of the Advertising & Graphic Design program, won an Applied Arts Student Award for her collection of Moleskin ads.
Radio Broadcast Students Win at 2017 BEAC National Student Awards
Wed, May 17, 2017
Michael Downey and his student collaborators won best newscast in the category of Audio Radio Newscast at the 2017 BEAC Student Awards.
Michael Downey, a student at Humber’s Radio Broadcast Diploma program, and his student collaborators have won best newscast in the category of Audio Radio Newscast at the 2017 Broadcast Educators Association of Canada National Student Awards.
The award-winning entry was a regularly scheduled newscast on 96.9 Radio Humber in which journalism students Anna O’Brien, Tyler Bloomfield, Alanna Fairey and Brandon Choghri travelled to Washington, DC to report on the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. In Toronto, Radio Humber’s Pasquale Pettinicchio and Michael Downey alternated between broadcasting from the anchor desk and corresponding with the reporters in Washington.
The award will be presented to Michael and his collaborators on Friday, May 26th at the National Students Awards Gala at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto. At the gala, a clip from the award-winning newscast will be showcased for those in attendance. The newscast is also eligible for the President’s Awards (Best Audio/Video), which will be announced and presented at the gala. The annual BEAC National Awards is a program that recognizes and rewards creative and technical ingenuity and excellence in students attending a radio, television/video or new media/animation program.
Congratulations to all students and faculty involved in this amazing achievement!
Humber Students Receive 2017 Emerge Media Award
Mon, April 24, 2017
Broadcasting - Radio postgraduate student, Clare Bonnyman won first place for “The Story of Studio 212” in Audio Storytelling at the Emerge Awards.
Broadcasting - Radio diploma students Sean Towgood, Tevin Guthrie and Chris Wheeler placed second for their work on “Stigma” in the same category.
The Emerge Media Awards celebrate and showcase the achievements of the best writing, editing, videography, audio, graphic design, communications and public relations work at the postsecondary level.
Selected by an independent panel of judges from 313 submissions, eight winning individuals/teams represented various postsecondary institutions across the country.
Humber Students Win Grip Juicer Competition
Wed, March 22, 2017
Congratulations to the 2017 Grip Juicer winning team, Channel Six, Humber College.
Eight schools participated in the the first annual Advertising Industry competition to secure a coveted spot in the Orange Juicer Apprenticeship Program at the The Grip Agency.
Each school was given 6 weeks to prepare a campaign book and presentation for Honda Civic. Six teams made it through to the final round of presentations including 3 Humber teams, 2 Seneca teams and 1 OCAD team.
Channel Six left a memorable impression on the judges with strong creative presentation skills, as well as the conviction and passion they had for their idea.
The winning team included:
Andrew Kelly
Fri, January 06, 2017
Andrew Kelly graduated from Humber's Television Writing & Producing program in 2010.
TIFF Top 10
Tue, January 03, 2017
Humber College Film & Television Production Advanced Diploma Program's "The Land of Nod" (2016) makes TIFF Top Ten.
The film will screen as part of the 16th Annual Canada's Top Ten Film Festival in January 2017.
Sid Sawant
Wed, August 24, 2016
"When you come to the conclusion that the only thing you can do is make movies, buckle up, because it’s one heck of a ride."
Chris Robinson
Sat, August 06, 2016
Chris Robinson was runner-up at the 2016 Homegrown competition at Just for Laughs.
Anthony Q. Farrell
Wed, July 06, 2016
Anthony is the creator/executive producer/head writer of BBC's Secret Life of Boys.
Sarah Larsen
Wed, July 06, 2016
Sarah Larsen graduated from Humber's Television Writing & Producing program in 2012.
Michael Orlando: Hustle, Don't Wait
Mon, June 13, 2016
Michael Orlando graduated in 2007 and now runs Theatre Lab.
Amanda Nicholls: Unknown Territory
Tue, June 07, 2016
Amanda graduated in 2008 and is excited to have received a grant to continue work on her play, Unknown Territory.
Lovell Adams-Gray
Tue, May 24, 2016
"Nothing is more valuable than good training and your network of people."
Michael Luckett: Foundations
Mon, May 23, 2016
Michael is known for his work in Bitten, The Basement, and The Intruders.
Bahareh Yaraghi
Tue, April 05, 2016
Bahareh Yaraghi heads to Stratford for the 2016 season.
Evan Marsh
Mon, April 04, 2016
"The AFTV program was so full of different teaching techniques that I couldn't possibly list all the ways it prepared me for this industry."
Alex Bird
Thu, March 31, 2016
"I’ll always be indebted to the faculty and to John Bourgeois... when someone believes in you, it means the world. You never forget that."
Matthew Gouveia: From Clown to Chekhov
Mon, March 28, 2016
Matthew Gouveia can be seen from April 5 - 24 in Coal Mine Theatre's Killer Joe.
Advertising Students' Campaign a Success With Toronto Police
Tue, March 22, 2016
Humber Creative Advertising students recently had the honour of working with the Toronto Police and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police.
The students worked on an important campaign to help bring attention to the dangers of Fentanyl. The focus of the campaign is a website, facethefentanyl.ca which profiles "Tina Espey, 19, Cole Lockie, 21, Tyler Campbell, 17, Jake Bodie, 17, and Jessie Kolb, 24, as well as resources and information about overdoses and fentanyl." Toronto Police Chief, Mark Saunders told the Toronto Star, "the campaign is “just a starting point for this very issue . . . we can’t just arrest our way through this thing.”
Farid Yazdani
Mon, March 21, 2016
"I’m proud of booking a role that would normally be cast as a Caucasian. Major props to Suits for being inclusive."
Study with the Pros at Humber's Summer Jazz Workshop
Tue, March 15, 2016
Open to high school and post-secondary students, first round application/Scholarship Deadline March 15th, 2016.
OAB (Ontario Association of Broadcasters) Career Day
Mon, March 07, 2016
On Monday, March 7, 2016, the Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) held their annual career day in Toronto.
OAB career day is a great opportunity for all second-year Broadcasting-Radio and Radio postgraduate program students to join in on a roundtable discussion with industry and other radio students from across Ontario. The Humber School of Media Studies was thrilled to be a sponsor at the event, which was chaired by instructor Neil Mathur.
Grace Thompson: Devising Life
Fri, March 04, 2016
Grace Thompson hasn't yet graduated, but she hasn't let that stop her from creating her own work.
Michael Kras: Always Be Curious
Sun, February 28, 2016
Michael Kras graduated in 2015 and is already developing exciting new theatre.
Kurtis Conner
Mon, February 22, 2016
Kurtis Conner graduated in 2015 and has already made a name for himself on Vine.
Sean Robertson-Palmer: Questioning Status Quo
Mon, February 22, 2016
Sean Robertson Palmer graduated Humber in 2005 and returned 10 years later as an instructor.
Dan Watson: Personal & Professional
Wed, February 17, 2016
When Dan Watson graduated from Humber in 2002, he already knew that the program had changed his life, personally and professionally.
Dr. Kira Payne Memorial Scholarship
Fri, January 01, 2016
A memorial scholarship has been set up in honour of the late Dr. Kira Payne.
Alessandra Vite on Second City's Mainstage
Thu, December 17, 2015
Alessandra Vite can be seen throughout the month of December in the Second City Christmas show Unwrapped.
Schedule for 2015 Performance Week Released
Tue, December 01, 2015
Final exams mean more than papers and written exams in Humber's music department.
Humber Has a Gospel Choir??
Sun, November 01, 2015
Yes, Humber has a gospel choir and, with over 40 members this year, it's the largest Humber ensemble in the history of the music program.
Schedule for Performance Week Released
Sun, November 01, 2015
Final exams mean more than papers and written exams in Humber's music department.
Comedy Grads Voted Funniest Stand-Up Comedians in Canada
Mon, September 14, 2015
Brittany Johnson
Wed, July 22, 2015
"Nothing is more valuable than good training and your network of people."
Reign - Humber College's First Feature Film
Thu, July 02, 2015
Reign is an example of what can happen when exceptional student talent is combined with experienced and professional teaching.
Inaugural Listening Party a Resounding Success
Tue, April 28, 2015
The first-ever Listening Party was a great success, with students, faculty, and many industry insiders all listening to amazing student recordings!
Rebecca Addelman
Wed, February 11, 2015
Rebecca Addelman graduated from Humber’s Comedy Writing & Performance program in 2005.
Humber Faculty Release New CD of Timeless Classics
Sat, January 17, 2015
"Timeless Classics Volume One: Straight Up Groovin’" is a great introduction to the wealth of talented musicians associated with Humber College.
Kelly McEvenue: Walking the Walk
Thu, January 08, 2015
If you’ve ever wanted to walk the walk of somebody other than yourself, Humber faculty member Kelly McEvenue is the person to help you.
Tyler Morrison
Mon, January 05, 2015
Tyler Morrison is an award winning Canadian comedian and writer quickly emerging as one of the most talked about young headliners in the country.
"Jazz in the Schools" program reaches over 10,000 students
Thu, January 01, 2015
Humber's annual "Jazz in the Schools" program was a great success in 2015.
Humber Well-Represented in 2015 JUNO Nominations
Thu, January 01, 2015
Nominations for the 2015 Juno Awards were announced this week.
Happily Busy, Al Kay, Head of Brass Department
Thu, January 01, 2015
Just about every gig that I have done over the last 38 years of my career has had some sort of a Humber connection.
Faculty Updates and Successes
Thu, January 01, 2015
It is always inspiring to hear what our talented faculty are up to when they are not in the classroom molding musical minds.
Tiffany Davidson
Mon, November 17, 2014
“I didn’t even apply for the audition – honestly, I didn’t even know they were looking for that role!”
Dienye Waboso
Mon, November 17, 2014
My time at Humber College is one the best of my life! I attribute my success so far directly to the time I spent there.
Alisha Stranges
Mon, November 03, 2014
"The Theatre Performance program at Humber allowed me to hone my practical actor skills and develop a solid foundation in performance."
Nina Gilmour: It Runs In The Family
Mon, November 03, 2014
Many people would rather do just about anything than work with their parents. But not alumna Nina Gilmour.
Cara Ricketts
Mon, November 03, 2014
"The Humber Theatre Performance program made life outside of school very accessible."
Giacomo Gianniotti: "It never feels like work"
Fri, October 31, 2014
Giacomo Gianniotti graduated from Humber’s Theatre Performance program in 2012.
Josh Saltzman
Thu, October 30, 2014
In 2003, Josh Saltzman entered Humber’s comedy program planning to do improv, but he emerged a comedy writer.
Adam Cawley
Thu, October 30, 2014
Humber helped introduce me to a variety of performance opportunities in the comedy world as well as to it’s history.
Levi MacDougall
Thu, October 30, 2014
Levi MacDougall has been called “one of Canada’s finest young comics” by Time Out New York.
Success Story: Charlotte Hegele
Mon, August 25, 2014
"There is a good reason Humber's AFTV program attracts the highest quality instructors."
"I would not have the career I do if it wasn't for the training I received from the unbelievably talented and dedicated faculty. Humber attracts the best because it is the best."
Follow Charlotte on Twitter @CharlotteHegele and read more about her on IMDb.
Success Story: Dwain Murphy
Mon, August 25, 2014
"The teachers at Humber were wonderful with their ability to shape and mould young up-and-coming actors such as myself."
"It’s a great program that just keeps getting better and I recommend it to anyone seriously interested in acting."
Born on the small Caribbean island of Dominica, Dwain Murphy came to Canada when he was four years old. An only child with an active imagination, he loved to perform.
However, he was seriously bitten by the acting bug as a teen while watching Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. When a high school teacher encouraged his talent in drama class, he resolved to pursue it earnestly and began looking into college-level programs after he graduated from high school.
Dwaine decided on Acting for Film & Television at Humber because, he says, it was local and not as expensive as some of the other schools he investigated. Dwain remembers that he auditioned doing a Charlie Brown monologue rather than the customary Shakespeare or scene from a movie. Nevertheless, he was accepted.
He didn’t, however, realize then just how much his time at Humber would change his life. Since leaving, he’s built up a pretty impressive list of credits including a starring role in the full-length feature How She Move; roles in Saving God and Poor Boy’s Game; a recurring role on Degrassi: The Next Generation; Guns, a mini-series; Three Rivers; and, most recently, Ghost Whisperer.
Success Story: Hubert Tran
Mon, August 25, 2014
"I would recommend this program for any aspiring actor..."
For someone who had no idea on how to approach the acting industry, the AFTV program at Humber college provided me with the essential tools in order to succeed.
The Business of Acting class proved very helpful in finding an agent for myself, the Auditioning class with Michael Caruana helped ease my nerves in the auditioning room, and having John Bourgeois and the rest of the staff coaching us students along the way helped me grow tremendously as an actor.
I would recommend this program for any aspiring actor wanting to propel their career forward.
Since I've graduated I've booked several commercials, a lead role on a web series and a recurring role on a television series called XIII. Had I not attended the AFTV program, I can confidently say that I would not have had the same opportunities.
Read more about Hubert on his
website: huberttran.com and follow him on
Twitter: @HubertTran
Success Story: Brock Morgan
Mon, August 25, 2014
"This program prepared me for the reality of working as a film and television Actor."
"With the coaching of establish professionals, I gained training and connections that has proved to be an essential building block to my career."
Follow Brock on Twitter @BrockM31 and read more about him on IMDb.
Success Story: Julian Robino
Mon, August 25, 2014
"Humber's acting program is responsible for helping me find deeply rooted passion and learning to harness it as a refined craft."
"Each class and teacher is a necessary inspiration for the industry."
Follow Julian on Twitter @JulianRobino and read more about him on IMDb.
Success Story: Richard Young
Mon, August 25, 2014
Richard Young is a South Asian-Canadian actor/screenwriter.
His screen acting credits include Taken (NBC), Jett (Cinemax), Endlings (Hulu-CBC), Kim's Convenience (CBC), Incorporated (SyFy) and The Strain (FX).
Besides being an alumnus of the Humber AFTV program, he's also an alumnus of both the Writers' Guild of Canada/Bell Media Diverse Screenwriters Program. He has written for the television cartoon 16 Hudson (TVO), co-created/wrote the digital series Sudden Master (OMNI/Rogers), and created the digital sketch series Off2Kali which screened at ReelWorld. Additionally, Richard serves as the ACTRA Toronto Treasurer.
Success Story: Danielle Watling
Mon, August 25, 2014
"The Acting for Film and Television program at Humber is the best experience a young actor looking for training could have."
"The teachers are all wonderful and go above and beyond to make sure that the right courses are taught so that grads enter the acting world feeling confident. I wouldn’t trade this training for anything in the world."
Danielle Watling graduated from Acting for Film and Television where she was the recipient of both the President’s Letter and the Academic Achievement Award. She studied improv after graduating from Humber in 2009 and is now also a graduate of the Second City Conservatory Program.
Danielle is very active in the improv community and began studying how to teach it at Second City’s LIT program. This led to the wonderful experience of leading a class of teens.
As a young actor, Danielle is busy developing her film and television credits. Currently, these include the Nickelodeon pilot Kicked in the Business, Forensic Factor-F2 and Breakout. She will make her first feature length film debut in A Kiss and A Promise. She’s also done voiceover work on the popular CBC Radio drama Afghanada, and her theatre credits include Ran-Tar the Terrible, Citizen Vain and Beyond the Moors.
She is also the co-creator of Hogan and Watling Productions. The young company recently produced Frosty The Show-Man, its first show, and Danielle played Cindy Lou-Who.
Success Story: Hannah Hogan
Mon, August 25, 2014
"At Humber, I learned that the best way to succeed in acting is to reach out to the peers and colleagues in your community for help and support."
Hannah Hogan graduated in 2007 from Humber's Acting for Film and Television program where she received the Brian Linehan Scholarship for Outstanding Artistic Promise.
She credits the program with giving her the confidence to pursue acting as a profession, and for enabling her to approach acting as a technical craft. Since leaving, Hannah has done several commercials, as well as short and feature length independent films. She became a member of ACTRA a year after graduating, and enjoys working with the most talented artists in the Canadian film industry. Most recently, she can be seen starring in the YTV series That’s So Weird, which was nominated for several Canadian comedy and Gemini Awards. She is also working on producing a web series with fellow graduate Stephen Kew, and looks forward to increasing her profile as an up-and-coming Canadian actress.
Steph Tolev
Mon, August 25, 2014
Steph Tolev is a stand up and sketch comic born and raised in Toronto.
K Trevor Wilson
Mon, August 25, 2014
K. Trevor Wilson, the self proclaimed "Man Mountain of Comedy" has been performing for over 15 years.
Jason Rouse
Mon, August 25, 2014
Jason Rouse is a renegade touring stand-up comedian taking the mainstream comedy world and turning it upside down.
Michelle Shaunessy
Mon, August 25, 2014
Michelle Shaunessy is a native of Peterborough Ontario.
Nick Beaton
Mon, August 25, 2014
From a blue collar background, Nick Beaton cuts through the garbage of an overly bureaucratic society that takes itself way too seriously.
Nathan Fielder
Mon, August 25, 2014
Fielder has managed to both escape disaster and illustrate something fundamental to his comedy.
Jake Labow
Mon, August 25, 2014
Labow’s an über-successful Humber Comedy alumni who came to speak to us at one of our “Prime Time” seminars this week Sept 26/2012.
Nikki Payne
Mon, August 25, 2014
Nikki Payne was born in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia in 1976. She starred in FRO - The Movie and Wolf Canyon.
Success Story: Allison Dawn Doiron
Fri, August 08, 2014
"I really enjoyed my time at Humber. I found the teachers to be professional and very helpful."
"It was nice to be able to feel comfortable with them and take from their experiences in the industry. The program truly prepared me for what was to come for me in the industry."
Remembering Kenny Wheeler: Musician and Friend
Wed, January 01, 2014
Kenny Wheeler, a Canadian composer and trumpet and flugelhorn player, died earlier this fall at the age of 84.
Inside the Band, by Mike Downes
Wed, October 17, 2012
Humber music welcomed Ryan Truesdell as Composer in Residence from Oct. 17th to 19th 2012.
Humber New Venture Seed Fund
Sun, January 01, 2012
One of the most exciting recent Humber initiatives is the Humber New Venture Seed Fund.
Remembering Suyun Kim
Mon, December 12, 2011
So many of us at Humber Music are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Suyun Kim.
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