Key Takeaways
- bbno$’s “why am I like this” music video was filmed on-campus at Vancouver Film School using professional studio facilities.
- 25 VFS students and alumni gained real-world experience working across film production and post-production, including compositing.
- Hands-on, industry-level projects like this prepare VFS students for careers in film, television, and visual effects in just one year.
Vancouver Film School is always on the hunt for opportunities that place our students on real industry sets. These gigs put their VFS training to the test, while helping them build up their networks early. Past collaborations include the SickKids ad with Ryan Reynold’s Maximum Effort and two in-arena cinematic videos with Vancouver Canucks – all of which were filmed (in-part) on-campus at Vancouver Film School.
Most recently, Canadian rapper, singer, & songwriter bbno$ brought his latest music video, “why am I like this”, to VFS’s production centre. 25 VFS students and alumni worked across production and post, helping bring this video to life.
Released on March 6, 2026, you can watch the video below:
BEHIND THE SCENES OF ‘WHY AM I LIKE THIS’
Shot primarily in VFS’s production center between February 9-12, the production tapped into Vancouver Film School’s full creative ecosystem, filming in our 280-degree green screen studio, with additional scenes captured in one of our film studios. Across every department, VFS students and alumni stepped into real-world roles, contributing both on set and in post-production to help create the video.
What stood out most was the team’s work ethic. The art department, in particular, went above and beyond – painting, installing, and tearing down full fly walls for a single shot, an enormous lift that didn’t go unnoticed. These alumni were personally selected for their talent, dedication, and positive attitudes, and they exceeded expectations, showing up with the kind of professionalism and collaboration you’d expect on any industry set.
25 VFS ALUMNI WORKED IN PRODUCTION & POST
In production, 12 students/alumni worked in a variety of roles:
- Hakyoung Lee | 1st AC
- Mathieu Gallon | 2nd AC
- Bruno Peter | Key Grip
- Karthik Sharma | Key Grip
- Koyo Matsui | Gaffer
- Jack Dunn | GLX Swing
- Tansi Robinson | GLX Swing
- Owen Clarke | Art Assist/Set Builder
- Zoie Wickens | Art Assist/Set Builder
- Edwin de Carvalho | Art Assist/Set Builder
- Ry Fry | Stunt Coordinator/Stunt Double
- Ryan Bissonnette | Production Assistant
Similarly, in post-production, 13 students/alumni worked in compositing:
- Aidan Langdon (Coordinator)
- Andrea Lazzaro
- Anupat Matchimo
- Christopher Jacobson
- Daniel Garza
- Ellen Zhang
- Felipe Rodriguez
- Gurur Gem Celik
- Jonah Byron
- Julia Vallega
- Martin Moreno
- Valeria Villeda
- Vorajit Sinadyodharaks
Behind the scenes of bbno$’s latest music video, shot at VFS’s production centre.
Behind the scenes of bbno$’s latest music video, shot at VFS’s production centre.
Behind the scenes of bbno$’s latest music video, shot at VFS’s production centre.HOW TO START YOUR INDUSTRY FILM TRAINING
If you’re looking to be trained in film production, animation, and beyond (while accessing exclusive, on-set opportunities like the bbno$ collab) and start your career in film production – VFS gets you there FASTER in just 1 short year! You’ll train hands-on in our production centre – accessing facilities including our green screen room and professional motion capture volume – while building a powerful production portfolio that is studio-ready.
Start by exploring our Film Production and 3D Animation & Visual Effects programs for more information on directing, producing, cinematography, post-production, production design, and compositing training at VFS. Then, when you’re ready to start the application process, book an appointment with a VFS Advisor to discuss start dates, portfolio requirements, and how you can study film in Canada & learn VFX and compositing.