ALL ACCESS PASS
AN EXCLUSIVE IN-STUDIO EXPERIENCE
Animation Concept Art
Experience VFS’s Animation program & your future as a concept artist for film, TV, & games.
VFS All Access Pass is your exclusive backstage access to VFS’s #1-ranked Animation Concept Art program and a chance to experience your future in the entertainment and game industries! You’ll meet & chat with faculty, join an Alumni Roundtable on career-building, experience demos in digital painting, character design, & cosplay drawing, and more.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST
Location: 151 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
*Light food & drink will be provided.
Experience All That the Animation Program Offers
VFS’s Animation Concept Art program trains multi-disciplined artists to create for film, television, and games – all in just 1 year. You’ll learn about the program’s hands-on curriculum (everything from digital painting to storyboarding, character design, life drawing, digital sculpting, & beyond) and how you’ll create a powerful production portfolio – your industry calling card. You’ll also learn how this program now offers a Hybrid Model, allowing you to enrol through a combination of online & on-campus learning.
VFS’s School of Animation has created artists that have worked on Avatar: Fire and Ash, KPop Demon Hunters, Severance, Battlefield 6, and more. Find out how our students develop their skillsets and networks through our program to land these high-profile industry gigs.
Alumni Roundtable: Building a Successful Concept Artist Career
VFS Animation alumni (stay tuned for this announcement) will join us for a roundtable where they’ll share exclusive industry insights & career tips, discuss their VFS student experience, and explain how VFS’s Animation Concept Art program helped them reach career success.
Experience a Digital Painting Demo
Great concept art starts with great digital painting; see how it’s done through a live demo. Learn how Visual Development Artists use digital tools to build the kind of eye-catching images that bring worlds to life. From ideation to finished product, Daniella Selmi, Senior Instructor at VFS, will break down the process behind compelling concept art.
Experience a Character Design Demo
Join a discussion with VFS Instructor Ted Wilson on character design, grounded in real experience and focused on what actually makes characters work in animation: strong silhouettes, clear shape language, and appeal. Q&A to follow.
Experience a Cosplay Life Drawing Demo
This isn't your average life drawing class! Come ready to draw from live cosplay models and capture some of the most dynamic, larger-than-life poses you've ever seen. Drawing paper and pencil will be provided.
Meet the Head of VFS’s School of Animation
Meet Colin Giles – Animator, Director, and Head of VFS’s School of Animation. With credits including Sausage Party, Eight Crazy Nights, numerous Disney Interactive titles, and commercial content for Cartoon Network, Ford, the NBA and Starbucks, Colin has hosted workshops and keynotes around the globe from Los Angeles to Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Mumbai, Shanghai, and Seoul. Discover how Colin has created award-winning curriculum for VFS’s School of Animation (ranked #1 in the world by Animation Career Review) through production-based & collaborative training models.
FAQ
1. What is VFS’s All Access Pass event?
VFS’s All Access Pass is an exclusive in-studio experience that gives aspiring artists backstage access to Vancouver Film School’s Animation Concept Art program. Explore what it’s like to train for a career in film, television, and games through live demos in digital painting, character design, and cosplay life drawing, plus an Alumni Roundtable focused on building a successful concept art career. You’ll also have opportunities to meet faculty, connect with industry-minded creatives, and learn how VFS’s hands-on, production-based training prepares students for the entertainment and game industries.
2. When and where is the event taking place?
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST
- Location: 151 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
3. Who should attend this event?
This event is ideal for aspiring actors at any stage of their journey, whether you’re just starting to explore acting or looking to take your skills to a professional level. It’s especially valuable for those interested in pursuing careers in film, television, voice acting, or performance for animation and video games. If you’re considering formal training, curious about the industry, or want to understand how to build a sustainable acting career, this event offers practical insight and inspiration in a welcoming, hands-on environment.
4. What can I expect during the event?
- Learn about VFS’s Animation Concept Art program curriculum, including digital painting, storyboarding, character design, life drawing, digital sculpting, and more – plus discover the program’s new Hybrid Model combining online and on-campus learning.
- Hear from VFS Animation alumni during a career-focused roundtable featuring industry insights, career advice, and stories about working in film, television, and games.
- Experience a live digital painting demo with Senior Instructor Daniella Selmi and discover how concept artists create compelling worlds and visuals from ideation to final artwork.
- Join Instructor Ted Wilson for a character design discussion exploring shape language, silhouettes, appeal, and what makes memorable animated characters work.
- Participate in a cosplay life drawing demo featuring live cosplay models, with drawing materials provided.
- Register for an optional portfolio review and receive personalized feedback from VFS faculty and the Admissions team on artwork ranging from sketches and doodles to models and videos.
- Meet Colin Giles, Head of VFS’s School of Animation, and learn how VFS’s collaborative, production-based approach prepares students for careers at leading studios across film, TV, and games.
5. How do I register for the event?
To reserve your spot, click here. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
6. Is there a cost to attend the event?
The event is free to attend; however, registration is required to ensure your spot.