Give the gift of creativity this holiday season
For a limited time, save 25% on all VFS Short-Track offerings with code VFSJINGLE25. Expires Jan. 31, 2026. The perfect gift for that special someone (or even yourself!).
DigiBC & Netflix partner to offer VFS animation scholarships to Canadian students!
Exciting news, Canadian animators! 3 full-tuition scholarships are up for grabs for ANY VFS animation program. Start dates are March 2, May 4, and June 29. FIRST DEADLINE IS JAN. 16 – Be trained and ready with a powerful portfolio in 1 year.
Step inside VFS’s Film Production program
Meet our industry faculty, experience a LIVE Christmas-themed on-set film shoot, explore VFS’s prop house & studio sets, and more.
Celebrating 20 years of leveling up!
Since 2005, nearly 1800 students have mastered the art of game creation at VFS, with many now leading projects at world-renowned studios. Celebrate two decades of success with us, from milestones to testimonials.
To date, 903 VFS alumni help build & save worlds in the MCU!
As of 2025, our alumni have earned 1876 credits across Marvel’s blockbuster films & series. Read our blog to discover all the times our creative heroes helped build and save worlds!
Explore Our Programs
Our 15 post-secondary programs deliver the industry-standard techniques and applicable skills you need to start a rewarding career in acting, animation, film and television production, screenwriting, programming, makeup, sound, digital, game, or VR/AR design.
3D Animation & Visual Effects
Acting Essentials
Acting for Film & Television
Animation Concept Art
Classical Animation
Digital Design
Film Production
Foundation Visual Art & Design
Game Design
Makeup Design for Film & Television
Programming for Games, Web & Mobile
Sound Design for Visual Media
Writing for Film, Television & Games
English for Creative Arts
After Graduating from VFS
Armed with in-demand skills & industry knowledge, VFS graduates join a cohort of creative professionals that become industry leaders. In 2024, alumni were credited on all 10 of the highest grossing films, 8 of the 10 best-selling games, and many of the year's most streamed shows.
Alumni Success
VFS alumni are some of the most sought-after and successful actors, artists, creators, and storytellers in the world of entertainment and media arts. They work on the biggest blockbusters, games, digital products, and brands. They are celebrated at the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, Game Awards, and more. Our alumni are truly shaping the industry, having worked on the top entertainment properties of 2019, totaling more than $19 billion in worldwide revenue.
Signature Facilities
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, B.C., our eight campuses offer workshops and production spaces, film sets, studios, screening rooms, theatres, a 280-degree green screen room, motion and performance capture facilities, and 24/7 access to computer labs with industry-standard software.
VFS Facilities
From our 8 state-of-the-art campuses boasting 150,000 sq. ft. to one of the largest performance capture studios in North America, VFS facilities offer students unparalleled access to the tools they’ll need to execute their creative visions.
One-Year Education Model
VFS’s unique, accelerated education model balances intensive and industry-led theory with direct production experience. Students are ready to become entertainment and creative media arts professionals in just one year. With award-winning faculty and mentors from top studios and companies, VFS constantly adapts its acclaimed curriculum to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
Your Year at VFS
For 12 fast-paced months, you will be completely immersed in your field of study, getting crucial production experience doing the things you love most. Listen to what students are saying about the intensive transformation they underwent during their year at VFS.
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