The Info Session Tour is BACK this fall!
Vancouver Film School is hitting the road again this fall, bringing our informative Info Sessions and Live Auditions to select cities from coast to coast! Join us in-person to meet our industry faculty, learn about our award-winning, 1-year creative programs in Film, Animation, Game, and Creative Design, discover our recent alumni successes, and experience how VFS’s accelerated, hands-on training helps you craft a powerful production portfolio that will help you start your career FASTER.
Tour Dates:
All times are local to the city listed and are subject to change.
Vancouver, BC (Open House) | Register Now
September 27, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. PDT
Montreal, QC† | Register Now
October 8, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. EDT
Toronto, ON† | Register Now
October 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. EDT
Halifax, NS† | Register Now
October 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. ADT
Nanaimo, BC† | Register Now
October 21, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. PDT
Regina, SK† | Register Now
October 29, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. CST
Calgary, AB† | Register Now
November 4, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. MST
Edmonton, AB† | Register Now
November 6, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. MST
Ottawa, ON† | Register Now
November 13, 2025 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. EST
Victoria, BC† | Register Now
November 18, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. PST
Winnipeg, MB† | Register Now
November 27, 2025 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. CST
Abbotsford, BC | Register Now
December 2, 2025 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. PST
† Indicates city will have Live Auditions for students interested in VFS’s Acting program.
About Vancouver Film School
Located in “Hollywood North”, VFS offers award-winning, hands-on training for the creative industries, with an emphasis on creating powerful production portfolios that will help students stand out to studios. Students are trained by active industry professionals in pro-grade production spaces, including a mocap volume, black box studios, a 180° green screen studio, post-production suites, and more.
VFS alumni work on the industry’s top projects (securing 2500+ IMDb credits in 2024 alone!), most recently Superman, Minecraft, and Fantastic Four: First Steps, and for top studios like Netflix, Sony Pictures Image Works, DNEG, and Industrial Light & Magic.
VFS is recognized as a Leading Film School in North America (Variety), the #1 Animation School in Canada and Internationally (Animation Career Review), and the #1 Game Design School in Canada (Princeton Review Journal), amongst other accolades.
Watch our 2025 Showreel to discover how VFS is your creative velocity.
FAQ
1. What is The Info Session Tour?
VFS’s Info Session Tour is a Canada-wide tour for aspiring creatives to learn about VFS’s award-winning production programs. Attendees will meet industry instructors, discover VFS’s 14 programs, and learn how our accelerated, hands-on training helps you build a professional portfolio that gets you career-ready faster.
2. Do I need to register in advance?
Yes, advance registration is required to secure your spot. Seats are limited, so we recommend registering as early as possible.
3. Which cities include Live Auditions for Acting?
Live Auditions are available in select cities, including Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Victoria, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina, and Halifax.
4. Who should attend these sessions?
These sessions are perfect for aspiring creatives – including filmmakers, animators, game designers, creative designers, and actors – who want to learn how VFS can help launch their careers in the creative industries.
5. How do I register for a Live Audition?
We will be launching Live Auditions starting Sept. 8. After registering for an Info Session, you will receive an email with information on how to register for a Live Audition.
Artwork by Franciszek Rzepka , VFS 3D Animation & Visual Effects graduate , 2020