Vancouver Film School: Entertainment Arts Training For Film, TV, Animation, Games

Create a microdrama episode – from concept to rough cut

Collaborate with industry writers, actors, directors, and producers to create the first episode of an original microdrama in an immersive 2-day bootcamp.

Train in 3D Animation & VFX your way – in Vancouver or from anywhere in the world

Introducing new ways to train in 3D Animation & VFX at VFS. Train on-campus in Vancouver, online, or through our Hybrid Model. This is VFS’s signature animation training – delivered differently.

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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).

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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.

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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!

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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

From blockbusters to hit TV series, AAA games, and beyond - our alumni’s success is unmatched, spanning every corner of the creative industries from film and television to animation, games, and creative design.

Testimonials

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Having gone to VFS was a life-changing experience and one of the best decisions I've ever made. It literally opened the doors to the industry I always dreamed of being a part of, and I am truly fond of the people I met and the things I learned.

Alberto Landeros

Senior Compositor, Industrial Light & Magic

The program was absolutely instrumental in helping me get to where I am today. Our industry is so small, and I am continually encouraged by how often I hear about VFS and the Sound Design program kickstarting so many careers. In fact, many of the talented people I have had the privilege of working alongside, as well as many of those leading and shaping incredible games across the industry today, came through this program and found success.

Eric Vervaet

Director of Audio, Bioware

Working with the students, alumni and staff at VFS was a dream. It is quite possible I got even more out of the experience than the participants did. I hope to be back soon to continue the work and meet more of the VFS family!

Michael Spiller

Emmy-Award Winning Director

Sex and the City, Modern Family, Black'ish, Firefly Lane

I was surrounded by wonderful people: knowledgeable instructors and students from around the world. Everybody was just really hungry and full of passion so it felt like a place I wanted to be. After Acting Essentials I decided I wasn't ready quite yet so I came back for the full year program. A plethora of classes taught me how to use my voice, analyze a script, build a character, and feel comfortable in my skin.

Jillian Dion

Acting Essentials and Acting for Film & Television Graduate

Killers of the Flower Moon

If you want the best chances of making it deep in the animation industry immediately after graduation, then going to Vancouver Film School could be the best decision of your life.

Animation Career Review

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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.

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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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