Acting for Film & Television
How to ApplyTransform your relationship with yourself and others. Develop an actor's instrument and a comprehensive understanding of the craft and business of acting.
Creative Economy
VFS’s signature programs and facilities are at the heart of a creative economy worth $3.4 billion in B.C. alone. From film production and 3D animation to game, digital, and VR/AR design, VFS is helping shape the entertainment and media industries’ transformation. In 2021, VFS alumni were credited on 8 of the 15 highest grossing films and on 5 of the 10 best-selling video games worldwide, in a global industry set to generate US$2.1 trillion in revenues in 2021.
Alumni Success
Vancouver Film School grads are some of the most successful and sought-after professionals in the entire Acting industry. You will find our alumni working all over the globe, pushing boundaries, discovering new frontiers, winning all kinds of awards and honours, and leading today’s creative economy.
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An Acting for Film & Television VFS Education
In 12 months you will graduate with:
- A diploma in Acting for Film & Television
- Video of your class's projects, professional headshots, and a promotional package highlighting your acting work
- Access to the VFS Alumni Directory and Job Board
- A graduation launch on CastingWorkbook.com, including a one-year membership
Term 01
Acting core principles. Begin the mental, physical, and emotional preparation necessary to enter into the craft of acting.
Term 02
On camera. Experience the technical and creative demands of television auditions.
Term 03
TV audition techniques. Expand your range and presence through improv and advanced skills to master any audition.
Term 04
Special skills + special FX. Discover the demands of sitcom acting, and the special skills necessary for motion capture, green screen, and heightened dramas.
Term 05
We develop your Voice Acting skills with on-the-mic training. Exploring Animation, ADR Voice Coaching sessions will further encourage ease and range in your voice to prepare you for the demands of feature film auditions.
Term 06
Final project shoot. Shoot your film project and promo reel in studio to showcase your talents, and learn how to find an agent and drive your own career.
Discover the Acting for Film & Televsion program
Our talented and dedicated faculty talk about the program, and why VFS is the best option for launching an Acting career.
Admissions Info
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Tuition
Start Dates
Requirements
You will be asked to submit one of the following along with your application. Your advisor can help with selecting the best option.
Department Standards
Upload your audition to a video hosting site (YouTube, Vimeo, a personal website, etc) and send a link to the school.
Please note that the audition must be specifically created for VFS according to the Content Requirements provided below and must be clearly identified as such.
Content Requirements
The tape must be a maximum six minutes in length and must be in the following format:
- State your name on camera
- Demonstrate a contemporary monologue in less than one minute
- Demonstrate a short contemporary scene (applicant should be on camera and the reader off camera) in less than one minute
- If desired, provide a maximum one-minute demo of a special skill (e.g. singing, dance, physical action, etc.)
- Provide answers to the following questions in a maximum of two minutes:
- Why did you choose your audition pieces?
- How long have you wanted to act?
- Who inspired you to want to pursue an acting career?
- What are your strengths & weaknesses as an actor?
- If you can't be an actor, what would you choose to be?
See this video on How to Submit a Self Tape
When you talk to your Advisor, let them know that you've completed the Essentials program and they will put a copy of your diploma in your file for you.
Student Work
While training at VFS, students are immersed in the Acting industry, and spend a lot of hands-on time creating professional-quality work. And, nothing is a greater testament to the incomparable industry resources and career preparation that define VFS’s education model, than the top quality work our students produce. Here, a portfolio of outstanding work is just the beginning. Just take a look.
Love Knot
Starliner Trailer 1
Starliner Trailer 2
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