Toronto Info Flyer (link to download the readable version at the bottom of this page)Global Intensive Opportunity:
Media Arts at TIFF

September 10-16, 2026
Dr. Courtney Brannon Donoghue and Dr. Jennifer Gómez Menjívar

Join us at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026! The trip is designed as an on-the-ground learning experience at North America's most prestigious film festival. The GIO program is a one-week trip that will provide students with hands-on experience at a major international film festival and market, including major film premieres and red carpets, TIFF Industry conference panels, master class workshops, and networking with media professionals.

  • Student applications are open and program information with costs is available at the Study Abroad Program Site.
  • UNT Study Abroad Scholarships Deadline: March 31, 2026 (Apply ASAP before program acceptance)
  • Study Abroad Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Eligibility

The Fall 2026 program is open to MRTS and CBCM juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75.  Students must also have completed one of the following courses before Fall 2026 OR be enrolled in one the following classes offered during Fall 2026:

    • MRTS 3615 Understanding Media Industries  
    • MRTS 4360/5460 Global Media   
    • MRTS 5125 Media Industry Studies  
OR
    • MRTS 4450/5660 Topics course in Media Industry Studies (as approved by instructor)
Zoom Info Sessions
Tuesday, February 24 at 4-5 pm **new time/day​**
Zoom Link: https://unt.zoom.us/j/82326643057
Meeting ID: 823 2664 3057
 
Thursday, February 26 at 5-6 pm
Zoom Link: https://unt.zoom.us/j/81999839214
Meeting ID: 819 9983 9214
 
Wednesday, March 4 at 12-1 pm
Zoom Link: https://unt.zoom.us/j/89979637191
Meeting ID: 899 7963 7191

 

2026 PROGRAM ACCESSIBLE FLYER