SPELLBOUND: The Animated Episode
VFS IN-PRODUCTION BOOTCAMP
LEARN ANIMATION, VOICE ACTING,
WRITING, & DIRECTING FROM
‘THE DRAGON PRINCE’ TALENT
A 3-day In-Production Bootcamp for animators, writers, directors & actors to create an unforgettable animated scene.
JUSTIN RICHMOND
Co-Creator, Writer, Director, & Emmy-Winning Producer
From Uncharted and League of Legends to co-creating The Dragon Prince, Justin Richmond -- in his own words -- "helps make things awesome." As Executive Producer at Wonderstorm, Justin's goal is and always has been to tell great stories, and he is inspired by great fantasies and sci-fi epics.
OMARI NEWTON
Actor & Writer
Omari Newton is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and Vancouver Film School’s Head of Acting/Co-Head of Film. He is best known for his work as “Black Panther” (in various Marvel IPs), “Corvus” on the hit Netflix series The Dragon Prince, Corner Gas Animated, Blue Mountain State, Continuum, and Far Cry 6.
PAULA BURROWS
Actor & Writer
Paula Burrows is a Canadian actor celebrated for her role as “Rayla” in The Dragon Prince. A graduate of Langara College's prestigious Studio 58, Burrows has become known for her compelling performances and unique voice, which have brought beloved animated characters to life.
JESSE INOCALLA
Actor
Currently based in Vancouver, Jesse Inocalla is one of the leads on The Dragon Prince, the voice of Marvel's “Spider-Ham” on Marvel Battleworld, and has additionally voiced numerous characters for Nintendo, Hasbro, CAPCOM, Sega, IGG, MyDearest, and many more.
JASON SIMPSON
Actor
Jason Simpson is a Canadian actor. He is best known for voicing various characters in Netflix’s The Dragon Prince, and for his roles in Allegiance, The Fall of the House of Usher, Legends of Tomorrow, Lucifer, Arrow, League of Legends, and many more.
SASHA ROJEN
Actor
Sasha Zoey Rojen is a Canadian actor from Vancouver. She is known for her roles in The Flash, The Dragon Prince, Nancy Drew, Supergirl, Bates Motel, and iZombie. She also represented Team BC in competitive gymnastics in 2015, 2016, and 2017 at the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championship.
How It Works
Netflix’s Emmy-winning The Dragon Prince blends high fantasy storytelling with inclusive, character-driven narratives. Its richly diverse cast, cinematic visuals, and emotional depth has allowed it to truly become a standout in modern animation and family-friendly TV.
Now, you can go behind the scenes of this groundbreaking series to discover the process of creating compelling animated content across all departments. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for actors, writers, & animators, to work directly with the talent behind The Dragon Prince to create a short animated scene through character animation, voice acting, and writing, gaining unparalleled career insight & experience.
VFS AMA (Ask Me Anything) Industry Talk:
Attend a Talk with Justin Richmond
Friday, May 2 | 5 – 8 p.m. PDT | VFS Film Campus, 151 West Cordova Street
AMA Industry Talk Attendee – $20
In-Production Bootcamp:
The Dragon Prince Actors Panel, Workshops in Animation/Acting/Writing
Saturday, May 3 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PDT | VFS Film Campus, 151 West Cordova Street
Creation of Animated Scene
Sunday, May 4 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PDT | VFS Film Campus, 151 West Cordova Street
AMA & In-Production Bootcamp – $150*
*Includes AMA Industry Talk; VFS alumni & students will be sent a discount code – please email [email protected] if you have not received yours.
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AMA Industry Talk with Co-Creator Justin Richmond
VFS is thrilled to be hosting Justin Richmond as the next guest in our AMA Industry Talk series. Justin follows in the footsteps of industry greats like Kevin Smith, Emmy-winning Director Michael Spiller, and Emmy-nominated Hallmark Director Ron Oliver. A visionary storyteller and Co-Creator of The Dragon Prince, Justin’s career spans both video games and television. Justin will dive into the origins of The Dragon Prince, how his background shaped the show’s cinematic worldbuilding, and what it takes to create meaningful, inclusive fantasy storytelling in today’s media landscape.
In-Production Bootcamp
Based on your area of interest – acting, animation, or writing – you will participate in a workshop tailored to your department that will give you direct knowledge and experience of how your role is involved in animation. All attendees will also attend a panel discussion with The Dragon Prince actors as they discuss the art of voice acting, their experience on the show, and how to become a voice actor for animation.
Then, on the final day, based on the work created through the Saturday workshops, all attendees will come together to collaborate on a final, polished animated scene that showcases the original script with animated characters and voice acting performances. While there is not a workshop for directors, directors are encouraged to register, as they will be able to observe Justin throughout the process, gaining an enhanced knowledge of how an industry director successfully directs animation.
FAQ
1. What is The Dragon Prince Bootcamp?
The In-Production Bootcamp is a 3-day immersive experience hosted by Vancouver Film School where attendees will work together to create an original animated scene in the style of The Dragon Prince through animation, voice acting, and writing. It’s designed to give aspiring artists firsthand insight into how a professional animated series like The Dragon Prince is created.
2. Who will be leading the event?
You'll learn directly from the talent behind The Dragon Prince, including Co-Creator Justin Richmond, voice actors like Omari Newton and Paula Burrows, and other professionals who have worked on the series.
3. What is the AMA Industry Talk?
The AMA (Ask Me Anything) Industry Talk is a live Q&A with Justin Richmond, Co-Creator of The Dragon Prince. He’ll discuss the origins of the series, his work in gaming and animation, and answer audience questions about the creative process.
4. What does my ticket include?
Depending on your selection, tickets include access to the AMA Industry Talk, workshops in your chosen discipline (acting, animation, writing), a panel with The Dragon Prince cast, and participation in creating an animated scene. If you have signed up and are an aspiring director, your ticket allows you to observe the directing process of The Dragon Prince Co-Creator Justin Richmond.
5. Do I need experience to participate?
While prior experience is helpful, this bootcamp is designed for creatives at all levels who are passionate about animation and storytelling.
6. When is the event located?
The In-Production Bootcamp is May 2-4, 2025, and will take place at VFS’s Film Campus – 151 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC.