Learn about our newest program.
Find out about VFS’s intensive VR/AR Design & Development program, meet our industry faculty, and learn how we can get you career-ready in just 8 months. Select your date below to get started.
Intro to Digital Painting Workshop
The world of art as we know it is evolving, with new technologies emerging and allowing for traditional painting techniques to be mastered in digital form. The Intro to Digital Painting workshop will help you build the skills you need to take your portfolio to the next level.
Build tomorrow’s reality in VR/AR Design & Development
Industrial applications are growing in education, architecture, medicine, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing and more. There has never been a better time to become a VR/AR designer. Classes start Jan. 6, 2020.
EXTENDED: Deadline for VIFF 2019 Mentorship Program is now Aug. 16!
Up to 15 emerging filmmakers will be selected to get full access to all screenings, conference programming, and industry access at VIFF. Don’t delay! Deadline is Friday at noon.
VFS presents Summer 2019 EPIC: Intensive
8-day animation masterclass features workshops with industry professionals from Pixar, Disney, ILM & more.
VFS tops the list as #1 Animation School in the World - Animation Career Review
Gain valuable insight into your writing. Book a 1-on-1 review.
Have you ever wondered about your true creative potential? 15 minutes – that’s all it takes to get real, valuable insight into your creative work or portfolio.
THR ranks VFS as one of the Top VFX Schools in the World
As movies become more dependent on visual effects, the demand for pros educated in the art of VFX has dramatically increased. Many leading VFX houses now recruit directly out of schools that offer such training like VFS — a leader in hands-on production training.
Explore Our Programs
Our 13 post-secondary diploma programs deliver the most current and in-demand techniques and skills you’ll need to start a rewarding career in acting, animation, film and TV production, screenwriting, programming, makeup, sound, interactive or game 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
VR/AR Design & Development
After Graduating from VFS
Armed with in-demand skills and in-depth industry knowledge, VFS alumni consistently achieve outstanding success throughout the entertainment and creative realms. Just take a look at what former VFS students have accomplished in only the past year.
Alumni receive nominations and wins at the Oscars + Emmys
Global reputation with 47% international students
Alumni part of entertainment properties, grossing over $19 billion
Alumni Success
VFS alumni are some of the most sought-after and successful actors, artists, creators and storytellers in the entertainment and media arts worlds. They work on the biggest blockbusters and hottest brands, help found innovative studios, and have received nominations and wins at the Oscars and Emmys. In fact, our alumni are shaping the industry, having worked on the top entertainment properties of 2019 - totaling more than $19 billion in world-wide revenue.
Where VFS Alumni Work
VFS has a wide-reaching global network of more than 25,000 alumni who have found success working for some of the top studios and most well-known brands in the world. Check out some of the titles our alumni have made an impact on.
One-Year Education Model
VFS’s unique and accelerated educational model balances intensive and industry-led theory with crucial hands-on production experience, so students are ready to become entertainment and creative media arts professionals in just one year. And, with award-winning instructors and mentors who come right from the top studios and companies, VFS regularly evolves its acclaimed curriculum to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry.
Your Year at VFS
For 12 fast-paced months, you will be completely immersed in your field of study, essentially spending every waking moment learning about, and getting crucial hands-on experience doing the thing you love the most. Listen to what students are saying about the intensive transformation they underwent during their year at VFS.
World-Class Facilities
Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Vancouver, B.C., our eight state-of-the-art campuses offer lots of workshop and production spaces, green screen room, film sets, studios, screening rooms, theatres, and 24/7 access to computer labs with industry-standard software.
VFS Premiere
Sign up for VFS Premiere, the best way to be first-in-line at Vancouver Film School. Membership is free, just opt-into our e-mail list and you’ll get exclusive first-look access before everyone else.