GAME OPERATIVE:
The David Hayter Bootcamp
VFS IN-PRODUCTION BOOTCAMP
LEARN FROM A LEGENDARY VOICE
ACTOR (METAL GEAR SOLID) &
AWARD-WINNING WRITER
(X-MEN, WATCHMEN)
A 3-day In-Production Bootcamp for writers & actors to create an unforgettable video game cutscene.
DAVID HAYTER
Actor, Director, & Award-Winning Writer
A key creator of the 21st century wave of comic-book cinema, David Hayter’s films have amassed over one billion dollars in worldwide box office. His writing credits include X-Men, The Scorpion King, and Watchmen – for which he won a Saturn Award. As a voice actor, David is best known for his 12-year stint as ‘Solid Snake’ and ‘Big Boss’ in the Metal Gear Solid franchise.
How It Works
David Hayter is a renowned voice actor, screenwriter, and director whose work has shaped both the gaming and superhero film industries, leaving a lasting impact on pop culture. Now, you can go behind the scenes of the video game industry with this industry legend for a 3-day, on-campus bootcamp in Vancouver.
Enter VFS’s world-class production centre and Beyond Capture Studios – a state-of-the-art 64,000 cubic ft. motion capture volume. Here, you will work directly with David to write and perform in an unforgettable video game cutscene, powered by motion capture technology. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for actors and writers to gain unparalleled career insight & experience.
VFS AMA (Ask Me Anything) Industry Talk:
Attend a Talk with David Hayter
Friday, July 25 | 5:30 – 8 p.m. PDT | VFS Film Campus, 151 West Cordova Street
AMA Industry Talk Attendee – $20
In-Production Bootcamp:
Industry Panel, Workshops in Acting/Writing/Performance Capture
Saturday, July 26 | 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PDT | VFS Film Campus, 151 West Cordova Street
Creation of Video Game Cutscene
Sunday, July 27 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PDT | VFS Film Campus, 151 West Cordova Street
AMA & In-Production Bootcamp – $150
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AMA Industry Talk with David Hayter
VFS is thrilled to be hosting David Hayter as the next guest in our AMA Industry Talk series. David follows in the footsteps of industry greats like Kevin Smith, Emmy-winning Director Michael Spiller, and Justin Richmond – Co-Creator of Netflix’s Emmy-winning The Dragon Prince. A legendary voice actor, screenwriter, and the iconic voice behind ‘Solid Snake’ and ‘Big Boss,’ David has left an indelible mark on the world of video games. He’ll discuss his experience in the Metal Gear Solid franchise, the craft of voice acting for games, and what it takes to build a lasting creative career in the evolving game industry.
In-Production Bootcamp
Based on your area of interest, you will participate in a workshop in acting, writing, or performance capture that will give you direct knowledge and experience of how your role is involved in video game cutscenes. All attendees will also attend an Industry Panel on the game industry with David and other video game professionals (special guests to be announced!).
Then, on the final day, you’ll enter Beyond Capture Studios to bring it all together! One script from the workshop will be selected, along with four actors (two as voice actors and two as performance capture assistants) to create the short cutscene. David will guide all attendees through the entire process, offering his expertise. This is the ultimate skill set power-up, and you’ll walk away with serious video game experience (and bragging rights) under your belt!
FAQ
1. What is GAME OPERATIVE: The David Hayter Bootcamp?
A 3-day, in-person event at Vancouver Film School, this bootcamp will have writers and actors collaborate with film & game industry icon David Hayter to write, perform, and produce a short video game cutscene using motion capture technology.
2. Who is David Hayter?
David Hayter is the original voice of ‘Solid Snake’ and ‘Big Boss from the Metal Gear Solid video game franchise, and an award-winning screenwriter behind films like X-Men, Watchmen, and The Scorpion King. He brings decades of game and film industry experience to this exclusive bootcamp.
3. What does the bootcamp include?
- Friday, July 25: AMA Industry Talk with David Hayter
- Saturday, July 26: Writing, acting, and performance capture workshops + industry panel
- Sunday, July 27: Script-to-screen production of a video game cutscene at Beyond Capture Studios
4. Where does the event take place and how much does it cost?
All sessions are held on-campus at Vancouver Film School, including at Beyond Capture Studios, one of the largest mocap volumes in North America.
- AMA Talk Only: $20
- AMA + Bootcamp: $150
5. What happens during the cutscene production?
All attendees will attend a workshop based on their area of interest – acting or writing. All writers will write their version of the cutscene, with one being chosen as the shooting script. Similarly, 4 actors (2 voice actors, 2 mocap assistants) will be selected following their workshop to perform in or assist with the scene on shooting day, under David’s guidance. All other participants will observe and be involved in the creation of the cutscene.
6. Who should attend?
Aspiring or emerging writers, voice actors, and performance capture artists looking for real-world experience in the video game industry.
7. How do I register?
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