ALL ACCESS PASS
AN EXCLUSIVE IN-STUDIO EXPERIENCE
GAME DEVELOPMENT
Experience VFS’s Game Development programs & your future designing AAA games.
VFS All Access Pass is your exclusive backstage access to VFS’s award-winning Game Design and Programming for Games, Web & Mobile programs and a chance to experience your future designing the next generation of AAA games. You’ll meet our faculty, join an Industry Talk, experience unforgettable demos in the Unreal and Unity game engines, try out student games at the VFS Arcade, & more.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT
Location: 151 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E1
*Light food & drink will be provided.
Experience All That the Programs Offer
VFS’s Game Design and Programming for Games, Web & Mobile programs train artists in the fundamentals of game & web design. While our Game Design program allows you to specialize as a Game Artist, Coder, or Level Designer, Programming allows you to hone in on your passion for Game or Web Development (with an emphasis on coding, C#/C++, HTML5, and more). At All Access Pass, you’ll learn how this world-class curriculum will prepare you to join major game studios upon graduation.
In 2024 alone, VFS Game Design alumni were credited on the best-selling video games worldwide, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, EA Sports FC 25, Fortnite, Star Wars Outlaws, and more. The best part? This could be you!
Industry Talk: The Game Industry at Large
We’ll be joined by an expert in video game design for a video game Industry Talk that takes a deep dive into the game industry and discusses how aspiring game designers can build successful careers as programmers, designers, QA testers, and beyond. Stay tuned for the announcement of our special guest!
Discover the Power of the Unity Game Engine
The possibilities of the Unity game engine are endless! In another hands-on demo, you’ll get to experience the power of Unity, from terrain generation to customized lighting, visual effects, adding structures, data importing, and so much more. Another of the industry’s leading game engines, Unity has been utilized in creating hit games like Among Us, Fall Guys, Cuphead, Genshin Impact, Ori and the Blind Forest, and Pokémon GO.
Discover the Impact of a Game’s Visual Style
Get a detailed look at the latest tools used in 3D art production for concept creation in games. VFS’s Senior Art Instructor shows off exactly how powerful modern art tools like Substance Painter and Designer can truly bring a concept to life and get AAA games off the ground.
Level-Up at the VFS Arcade
VFS Game Design and Programming students create award-winning games. Pulse, Afloat, The Cluckening, and Meowmentum Mori have all won the Unity Award for Best Student Game (VFS students have been nominated a total of eight times!). Try out these winning games for yourself to see why and to get a taste of what you could create in 1 year at VFS.
Meet the Head of Game Development
Christopher Mitchell will discuss the 1-year journey of Game Design and Programming students at VFS, how our students have won the Unity Award for Best Student Game four times, and why we’re ranked the #1 Game Design School in Canada by Princeton Review Journal. An experienced game developer and educator, Christopher’s credits include The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Crash of the Titans, for which he was nominated for the first-ever Outstanding Achievement in Video Game Writing award from The Writers Guild of America.
View our Game Design Showreel to see what past students have accomplished at VFS.
Watch our Game Design Program Spotlight video to hear about the program, our students' amazing successes, and our alumni's amazing accomplishments.
Register now for VFS All Access Pass | Game Development.
FAQ
1. What is VFS’s All Access Pass event?
VFS's All Access Pass is a game development event in Vancouver offering a behind-the-scenes look into Vancouver Film School's #1-ranked Game Development programs. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet faculty, participate in Unity & Unreal Engine demos, join an Industry Talk, and more. With industry talent in attendance, this is also a great networking event for aspiring designers.
2. When and where is the event taking place?
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT
Location: 151 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E1
3. Who should attend this event?
This event is ideal for anyone interested in studying game development in Vancouver and ultimately pursuing an industry career in game design or programming. Whether you're a high school student exploring post-secondary options or a working creative looking to upskill or pivot into coding, game art, level design, or programming, VFS All Access Pass 2025 offers valuable insight into the world of professional game development.
4. What can I expect during the event?
- Hands-on demos in Unity and Unreal game engines, plus 3D art tool showcases
- Play award-winning student games at the VFS Arcade
- Attend an Industry Talk with a game design expert + live Q&A
- Meet instructors, tour the campus, and discover how VFS grads land roles on AAA titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Star Wars Outlaws.
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.