Key Takeaways
- MovieMaker has partnered with VFS to offer scholarships for aspiring filmmakers to train for their entertainment industry career through select VFS programs.
- Awards include one $30,000 scholarship, five $20,000 scholarships, ten $10,000 scholarships, and multiple partial awards from a $100,000 pool.
- Applications are open worldwide from September 8 to October 10, 2025, for 2026 program start dates at VFS.
Big news for aspiring filmmakers! MovieMaker Magazine has partnered with Vancouver Film School to empower the next generation of filmmakers, actors, writers, sound designers, and makeup artists with multiple VFS scholarships. Whether you dream of stepping behind the camera, writing the next great film or series, or bringing stories & characters to life through sound or production makeup, this is your chance to train at a leading North American film school.
Deadline to apply is October 10, 2025 – don’t miss your chance! Winners will be announced on October 24.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Applicants worldwide are eligible to apply. Scholarships are valid towards any of VFS’s hands-on, one-year School of Film & Television programs:
- Film Production
- Acting for Film & Television
- Writing for Film, Television & Games
- Sound Design for Visual Media
- Makeup Design for Film & Television
What’s available:
- One $30,000 scholarship
- Five $20,000 scholarships
- Ten $10,000 scholarships
- Multiple partial scholarships from a funding pool of up to $100,000
Scholarships are valid for start dates in January, March, and May 2026 but are subject to seat availability.
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MovieMaker is for anyone who loves moviemaking. It is focused on the art and craft of movies and cinematic TV. Its core readers make movies, buy tickets, and vote for awards. MovieMaker offers profiles, advice, insider tips and product reviews that they use to make smart, informed decisions about what they watch – and what they create. Founded in 1993, the publication has a quarterly readership of 150,000 while its companion website, established in 1995, is one of the most popular movie sites on the web.
In 2025, MovieMaker named VFS one of The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada.
More than 15 scholarships are up for grabs for VFS’s School of Film & Television programs.WHY VFS?
Through intensive, hands-on training, students at Vancouver Film School learn in pro-grade spaces, with industry software & tools, and craft powerful production portfolios – which serve as their industry calling card to studios.
Our alumni are everywhere: in 2024 alone, they earned over 2,500 IMDb credits across major projects. Most recently, they’ve worked on top titles like Superman, Minecraft, and Fantastic Four: First Steps and for top studios like Hulu, Apple, Amblin, A24, and 20th Century Fox. At the 2025 Oscars, 107 VFS alumni were credited on nominated and winning films, while 250 alumni were credited at the Golden Globes. At the 2024 Emmys, 398 alumni contributed to nominated/winning series – including two Makeup Design grads who took home Emmys for their artistry on Shōgun.
Here’s what alumni are saying about VFS:
Scott Mosier (Film Production alum, Clerks, Director of The Grinch): “VFS helped me grow and develop more than just my craft but my confidence, social skills, and empathy. I'm proud to be among the artists who've trained at VFS.”
Katie Middleton (Makeup Design alum, Head of Makeup on How I Met Your Father): “I chose VFS because it had the most intensive program that I could find. They covered such a wide range of makeup techniques and materials that made me feel prepared.”
FILM & TELEVISION ARE GROWING FAST
The global entertainment industry is projected to reach $3.4 trillion by 2028. Vancouver – known as Hollywood North – is forecasted to contribute $4 billion in 2025, thanks to tax incentives, new studios, and increased funding for diverse creators.
With 45+ active film studios, 400+ productions annually, and nearly 100,000 professionals working in BC’s screen industry, there has never been a better time to start your training in film & television and work towards a vast range of careers, including Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Producer, Sound Designer, Makeup Artist, Motion Capture Performer, Script Supervisor, Colorist, Stunt Performer, and many more.
READY TO START YOUR HANDS-ON TRAINING?
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be fully trained for the entertainment industry in just 1 year. Deadline to apply is October 10! Click here for full scholarship details.