APPLY TODAY: Master Virtual Production in just 12 weeks!
A new online program for experienced artists to acquire a highly sought-after skillset in content creation for virtual production. Classes start June 2 and limited spots are available!
THIS IS NOT A DRILL – Actor Gil Bellows is coming!
Register for an unparalleled 3-day bootcamp for actors & directors looking to elevate their craft in VFS’s state-of-the-art film sets & black box studios. April 11-13!
VFS’s Info Session Tour is BACK!
Join us in-person across Canada to learn about VFS’s creative industry programs and how our production-focused training prepares you FASTER for your industry career.
VFS alumni make BIG contributions to Oscar-recognized films!
92 talented artists across many of Vancouver Film School’s creative industry programs were credited on Academy Award-nominated and winning films this year. Read the full story on THE BLOG.
VFS Game Design is gold-certified!
VFS has reached Gold status in Epic Games’ Unreal Engine Academic Partner program, offering a variety of added benefits & perks to current and future Game Design students! Read the full story on THE BLOG.
Missed the Memo? VFS Alumni Pen Genius on Severance
From mind-bending twists to unforgettable dialogue, Severance owes its brilliance, in part to the talents of VFS alumni Mohamad el Masri. Catch the story behind his impact on one of TV’s most talked-about shows!
Explore Our Programs
Our 15 post-secondary programs deliver the industry-standard techniques and applicable skills you need to start a rewarding career in acting, animation, film and television production, screenwriting, programming, makeup, sound, digital, game, or VR/AR design.
3D Animation & Visual Effects
Acting Essentials
Acting for Film & Television
Animation Concept Art
Classical Animation
Digital Design
Film Production
Foundation Visual Art & Design
Game Design
Makeup Design for Film & Television
Programming for Games, Web & Mobile
Sound Design for Visual Media
Writing for Film, Television & Games
English for Creative Arts
VR/AR Design & Development
After Graduating from VFS
Armed with in-demand skills & industry knowledge, VFS graduates join a cohort of creative professionals that become industry leaders. In 2023, alumni were credited on 8 of the 10 highest grossing films, 7 of the 10 best-selling games, and 8 of the 10 most streamed shows.
Alumni Success
VFS alumni are some of the most sought-after and successful actors, artists, creators, and storytellers in the world of entertainment and media arts. They work on the biggest blockbusters, games, digital products, and brands. They are celebrated at the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, Game Awards, and more. Our alumni are truly shaping the industry, having worked on the top entertainment properties of 2019, totaling more than $19 billion in worldwide revenue.
Signature Facilities
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, B.C., our eight campuses offer workshops and production spaces, film sets, studios, screening rooms, theatres, a 280-degree green screen room, motion and performance capture facilities, and 24/7 access to computer labs with industry-standard software.
VFS Facilities
From our 8 state-of-the-art campuses boasting 150,000 sq. ft. to one of the largest performance capture studios in North America, VFS facilities offer students unparalleled access to the tools they’ll need to execute their creative visions.
One-Year Education Model
VFS’s unique, accelerated education model balances intensive and industry-led theory with direct production experience. Students are ready to become entertainment and creative media arts professionals in just one year. With award-winning faculty and mentors from top studios and companies, VFS constantly adapts its acclaimed curriculum to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
Your Year at VFS
For 12 fast-paced months, you will be completely immersed in your field of study, getting crucial production experience doing the things you love most. Listen to what students are saying about the intensive transformation they underwent during their year at VFS.
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