Vancouver Film School — Programs in Film Production, Animation, Game Design, Acting and more
JUST ANNOUNCED: A new way to train at Vancouver Film School
Starting in 2026, train in select VFS programs through a combination of online & on-campus learning. Available now for our 3D Animation & VFX, Animation Concept Art, and Writing programs (more coming soon).
Build an advanced compositing skill set for 3D & VFX
Upskill in advanced compositing for animation, with live online training in Nuke. Master keying, FX integration, and deep compositing while creating a professional demo reel.
400+ alumni power the industry’s top projects at awards season
Read this week’s blog to find out how 403 VFS alumni helped bring the biggest films and series of the year to life, from the Golden Globes to the Oscars.
Step inside VFS’s Sound Design program
Get your backstage access to VFS’s Sound Design program! Meet & chat with faculty, experience hands-on demos in ADR, Foley, & mixing, and more.
VFS alumni take top student prize at The Unity Awards
At the 17th Unity Awards, The Silence After – developed by 6 talented VFS Game Design students – became the 5th VFS-made game to win Best Student Game. Congrats to runners-up Incorporeal and Train Wreck, also VFS-made.
ANIMATORS: Next deadline for the DigiBC/Netflix scholarship is May 4
There’s still time to apply for scholarships to any VFS animation program. Next deadline is May 4; start either June 29 or August 31 at VFS. Don’t miss your chance to break in!
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
VFS offers 14 post-secondary programs - taught by industry professionals - designed to launch your career in film & television, animation, VFX, games, or creative design. Our programs are 1-year, on-campus intensives, with Hybrid options (mix of on-campus & online) for select programs.
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
Foundation – Animation
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.
Latin America Schools Partner with VFS
VFS has partnered with a variety of prestigious post-secondary institutions across Latin America to offer numerous scholarship opportunities each year. To learn about all scholarships currently available to aspiring Latin American creatives, visit our official Scholarships page.
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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