Create something amazing over spring break with 2-day workshops exploring VFS’s industry programs.
Creative Break features 2-day workshops led by experienced industry professionals in Film Production, Acting, Animation, Makeup Design, Sound Design, Digital Design, and Foundation Visual Art & Design. You’ll build your portfolio, get a taste of Vancouver Film School’s industry-leading creative programs, and discover how 1 short year of training at VFS launches your career in the creative industries.
EARLY BIRD PRICING: Register by October 15, 2026, for $50 off any Creative Break 2027 workshop. Discount automatically applied.
Cost:
$200-$225 per workshop (see below for individual prices)
Location:
In-person, on campus
Dates:
March 15-16, 17-18, & 22-23, 2027
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PDT each day
Note: For Acting workshop, 1-4 p.m. will be independent work.
Registration Deadline:
One week prior to each workshop’s start date (or until seats are filled)
**Students must confirm they are 15 to 18 years old at the beginning of the workshop in order to register.
If you have any questions, please contact: industryworkshops@vfs.com.
We’re constantly improving our curriculum to enhance your experience at VFS. Please note that the content below may be subject to change.
Acting | Audition. Cast. Shoot
Spend two days discovering what it’s like to be an actor in a small group setting. You’ll also examine scene breakdown, character development, and camera fundamentals – all necessary elements in prepping for a shoot. Then, you’ll dive into a text and get on your feet in front of the camera for a mock audition. You will finish this workshop not only with the raw footage from your shoot but also with a taste for the fast-paced life of a working actor in Vancouver.
Dates: March 15-16, 2027
Cost: $200
Location: In-person, on campus
Film Production | Cinematic Storytelling
What does baking a cake and making a film have in common? It requires a “recipe”. But instead of flour, butter, eggs and sugar – it takes story, acting, lighting, directing, camera, and much more to make a movie. Learn the basics of cinematic storytelling and get a taste of VFS’s 1-year Film Production program through hands-on exercises.
Dates: March 15-16, 2027
Cost: $225
Location: In-person, on campus
Digital Design | Motion Graphics Design
The graphics you see in apps, ads, games, and at live events don’t just appear – they’re designed to move. Guided by a professional designer, you’ll learn what motion design is and how to use industry-standard Adobe After Effects to make creative content, including a project inspired by the iconic title sequence from Stranger Things. No experience required – just curiosity and a willingness to experiment.
Dates: March 15-16, 2027
Cost: $200
Location: In-person, on campus
Animation | Visual Effects for Film
Have you ever wondered how filmmakers create the visual effects and environments for Star Wars or Game of Thrones? Are you interested in translating your technical and creative skills into a highly sought-after career? Learn first-hand how industry professionals create these spectacular images through an introduction to these behind-the-scenes breakdowns. You’ll gain experience using professional quality assets and software to key & composite work for a final scene.
Dates: March 17-18, 2027
Cost: $200
Location: In-person, on campus
Film Production | Finishing the Story, from Editing to Post-Production
Although a director & actors’ job may be complete when a production wraps, this is truly when the unseen creative heroes of filmmaking get to shine. Editing, sound design, visual effects – they all play a pivotal role in the movie magic of post-production. You’ll learn about all that goes into putting the finishing touches on a film.
Requirements:
- Headphones with a standard headphone jack (Bluetooth will not work)
Dates: March 17-18, 2027
Cost: $225
Location: In-person, on campus
Makeup | Tattoos & Special Effects
Try your hand at creating painted skulls to better understand facial anatomy and the principles of highlight & shadow. You’ll also learn to create tattoo transfers (designed by you!) and how to apply various injury makeups including blood, bruises, cuts, and black eyes. Finally, you’ll apply these makeups and tattoos directly to your partner.
Dates: March 22-23, 2027
Cost: $225
Location: In-person, on campus
Foundation | Visual Art & Design Fundamentals
Do you wish your creative projects could be a true representation of the concepts you have in your head? Unlock your creative potential through an introduction to the proven tools that will help you move past whatever might be creatively blocking you. Turn your ideas into sketches and artwork, digitize with powerful design software to add colour, texture, & typography, and turn your art into a video representing how fearlessly creative you truly are.
Dates: March 22-23, 2027
Cost: $200
Location: In-person, on campus
Sound Design | Intro to Pro Tools
Have you ever wondered about the sound design process in your favourite movies & tv shows? This is your chance to go behind the scenes to find out! Learn the essentials of Avid’s Pro Tools – premier industry sound design software used by audio professionals worldwide in the entertainment and music industries.
Dates: March 22-23, 2027
Cost: $200
Location: In-person, on campus