The Info Session Tour is BACK this spring!
Vancouver Film School is hitting the road again this spring, 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.
Toronto, ON† | Register Now
March 9 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. EDT
Winnipeg, MB† | Register Now
March 17 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. CDT
Saskatoon, SK† | Register Now
March 19 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. CDT
Kamloops, BC† | Register Now
March 30 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. PDT
Kelowna, BC† | Register Now
April 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. PDT
Nanaimo, BC | Register Now
April 8, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. PDT
Montreal, QC† | Register Now
April 21 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. EDT
Halifax, NS† | Register Now
April 23 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. ADT
Victoria, BC | Register Now
May 5 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. PDT
Calgary, AB† | Register Now
May 7 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. MDT
Red Deer, AB | Register Now
May 13 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. MDT
Edmonton, AB† | Register Now
May 14 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. MDT
Seattle, WA† | Register Now
May 20 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. PDT
Ottawa, ON† | Register Now
May 26 , 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. EDT
Vancouver, BC (Open House)† | Register Now
June 6 , 2026 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT
† 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, most recently Avatar: Fire and Ash, Marty Supreme, Zootopia 2, and Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, and for top studios like Netflix, Sony Pictures Image Works, DNEG, and Industrial Light & Magic. 170+ alumni were credited on Oscar-nominated films in 2026.
VFS is recognized as a Leading Film School in North America (Variety), the #1 Global Animation School (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, Saskatoon, 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?
Live Auditions are available at select cities, and typically occur the day after the Info Session. 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