Vancouver Film School
Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada
- Founded: 1987
- Establishment: HE Institution / College
- Type: Private
- Total Students: 1000
Vancouver Film School
VFS opened in January 1987 with a single class of six film students and has steadily expanded since. Recent milestones in the school's history include hosting the annual Game Design Expo in Vancouver, which began in January 2007, and partnering with YouTube to launch a 2008 scholarship competition for the creators of three videos submitted and voted upon by the YouTube community.
In 2018, VFS announced three 'Kevin Smith Scholarships' in Acting, Writing and Film Production covering full-tuition. Thirteen partial-scholarships were also awarded, funded by Smith. Smith personally selected the recipients from over nine hundred applications. In February 2019, the school announced the 'Emily Bett Rickards Acting Scholarship', a partnership between VFS and Rickards, to fund a full scholarship for both of the school's acting programs, as well as additional partial funding of $250,000 for other students. Rickards will also select the recipients. In May of the same year, VFS announced they would be supporting Vancouver-based Reality Curve Theatre in their off-Broadway production of Zayd Dohrn's Reborning, headlined by Rickards, to be performed at the SoHo Playhouse.
Important Facts
The keys to the VFS educational model are structured intensity and immersion in the industry. Vancouver Film School was founded on the philosophy that one year of concentrated work, that balances industry-led theory and hands-on production, gives students the necessary skills to craft a professional-level portfolio or reel.
VFS offers 15 signature post-secondary programs — spanning every aspect of the entertainment arts — that are developed and taught by award-winning industry professionals. Each program’s intensive curriculum evolves along with the demands of the industry, and the best, current industry practices.
Students’ experiences emulate the professional industry world. Students are physically and mentally immersed in Vancouver’s film, animation, game, and design industries that surround our campuses, and benefit from career guidance and expertise from industry mentors, instructors, and guest speakers.
VFS Diploma programs can be taken up by any level students as their Diploma pograms are professional programs and it is good if people holds prior skills and knowledge
Ranking / Awards
Vancouver Film School Named #1 Global Animation School and #1 Canadian Animation School for 2019
"Variety" names Vancouver Film School one of the Top Global Film Schools for 2020
Vancouver Film School 3D Animation & Visual Effects program named #1 in the world for 2020
VFS once again tops Animation Career Review school rankings based on academic reputation, selectivity, depth and breadth of program, value, location, and employment data
The Princeton Review ranks Vancouver Film School’s Game Design program #1 in Canada
https://youtu.be/sj0bMPN4oyQ : VFS Showreel
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- Type of Accommodation: Off Campus
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Contact Information
- 198 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 1H2
- To know more contact PSA toll free number 18002585772
Programs Offered
Diploma in Foundation Visual Art and Design
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 30500 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Certificate in Acting Essentials
- Length 04 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 10500 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in 3D Animation (Visual Effects and Modeling)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53250 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Acting for Film and Television
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 30500 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Animation Concept Art
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 33500 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Classical Animation
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 30250 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Digital Design
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 42250 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Digital Design
- Length 08 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 33000 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Film Production
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53250 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Game Design
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49250 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Makeup Design for Film and Television
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 46750 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Programming for Games (Web and Mobile)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 49250 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Sound Design for Visual Media
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 43250 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days
Diploma in Writing for Film (Television and Games)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 28250 CAD
- Application Fee 100 CAD
- Average processing time 20 days