Capture the magic of K-Pop at VFS’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Bootcamp

If you’ve ever dreamed of living the ultimate K-Pop experience – now you can! From Oct. 18–19, Vancouver Film School is bringing the magic of KPop Demon Hunters to our campus through our next In-Production Bootcamp! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for animators, actors, and makeup artists to collaborate with top industry talent – including renowned choreographer Joe Tuliao – on an animated K-Pop dance scene.

Tyler Burton Smith shares his experience as a Senior Writer on Alan Wake 2

We are truly in the golden age of gaming. Between the countless AAA titles released every year and the ever-expanding game libraries offered by services like Microsoft Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, video games have never been more accessible. If you’re like this gamer, you likely have trouble remembering every last title you’ve played in recent years. But what you’ll never forget is “That One Game” – the one that defined and shaped your love of gaming, likely in your youth (for me, it was Majo...

VFS Acting alum Adam DiMarco delivers a powerful performance in Overcompensating

If you’re looking for a solid binge-watch this June, Benito Skinner’s Overcompensating is essential Pride month viewing. As a fellow LGBTQ millennial who pursued a post-secondary education around the same time as Skinner, I can confirm that he absolutely nails the atmosphere of college campus life. The hyper-excessiveness, the complete lack of self-awareness, the absolute cringe-worthy choices we made & fashions we rocked – this was the reality we faced as college students who matriculated betwe...

903 VFS alumni assemble to shape the Marvel Cinematic Universe across 1876 credits

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a worldwide phenomenon. The highest-grossing film franchise in history, its total worldwide gross currently sits at a staggering $30 billion. Meanwhile, on the small screen, its 20 series have been streamed for billions of hours on Disney+. Whether or not you’re a fan of the superhero genre, one thing’s for certain – Marvel has truly become an entertainment empire. 
At Vancouver Film School, our alumni can be found in all corners of the creative industries, acros...

5 VFS alumni “plug in” to Netflix’s new season of Black Mirror

It’s been nearly 15 years since Charlie Brooker released the freshman season of Black Mirror into the world – delivering a truly mind-bending, modern take on The Twilight Zone. Equal parts hope, terror, and tech, the series has given us some truly unforgettable cinematic moments across its 33 episodes (‘Nosedive’ remains my top pick). With season 7 available in its entirety on Netflix, the series continues in full throttle, offering 6 new episodes of tear-jerkers, jaw-droppers, and even the revi...

How writer Mohamad el Masri shaped season 2 of AppleTV's Severance

The wait is (nearly) over. AppleTV’s two-time Emmy-winner Severance is returning to our TV screens on January 17, 2025 – just over 1,000 days since the season 1 finale aired; yes, we did the math! Starring Adam Scott, the sci-fi thriller centers around the mysterious Lumon Industries, the… intriguing procedure that its employees undergo, and the double lives they lead as a result. 
At Vancouver Film School, we love to see our alumni get hired onto these big, award-winning industry projects. That...

VFS featured on The Hollywood Reporter's list of best film schools

Vancouver Film School is proud to share that we have once again been featured on The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious annual list of Best International Film Schools. This marks yet another year of global recognition not only for VFS’s Film Production program, but our School of Film & Television at large, and reaffirms our position as one of the top destinations in the world for aspiring filmmakers and storytellers.

107 VFS alumni credited at 97th Academy Awards

Depending on your perspective, there are many ‘winners’ on Oscar night. From the nominated/winning talent vying for a gold trophy to the crews that worked tirelessly behind the scenes and even the audiences who uplift these remarkable films, we ALL reap the rewards of cinema’s most extravagant annual celebration. 
This is especially true for Vancouver Film School’s alumni. At the 97th Academy Awards, 107 alumni were credited on Oscar-recognized films! Of this total, 62 were for films that were n...

2 VFS alumni win Emmys for Shōgun

For an artist, the work is often the reward. Getting to contribute to such memorable and impactful projects within the entertainment industry is truly an honour in itself. So, imagine the feeling for two Vancouver Film School alumni when their names were called at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 8. That’s right – Makeup Design alumni Emily Walsh and Suzie Klimack have won their respective Emmys for their work on the Disney+ series Shōgun. The series took home a whopping 18 trophies on...

250 alumni credits at 2025 Golden Globes

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter – the four seasons that divide our year. However, there is a fifth season that runs all year long: awards season. Each January, the Golden Globe Awards has the esteemed honour of kicking off this season, celebrating the outstanding achievements made in both film & television. At Vancouver Film School, we celebrate too – specifically our alumni who have made immeasurable contributions to these films and series. We’re pleased to report that at the 2025 Golden Globes, 2...

206 VFS alumni credited at 2024 Game Awards

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That’s right, it’s Game Awards season! A time to cozy up by the TV/PC for the “Oscars of gaming” as the year’s best AAA and indie games are recognized for their impact on the $455 billion+ video game industry. On December 12, The 2024 Game Awards celebrated their 10th anniversary at Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, while simultaneously streaming on YouTube and Twitch, as they honoured outstanding achievements and shared exciting gaming news for 2025. 
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How 79 VFS alumni helped shape this summer’s biggest hits

Hollywood is officially in the heat of blockbuster season, and this summer’s proving to be one of the biggest yet! From ballerina assassins to dragons, zombies, and creatures from outer space, this summer’s films have provided non-stop spectacle. 
Working behind the scenes to deliver these unforgettable films have been VFS’s talented alumni. To our current tally, 79 talented Vancouver Film School grads have been involved on many of this summer’s biggest blockbusters – from Lilo & Stitch to Super...

VFS's 2025 Showreel has dropped! Join the celebration

Each year, Vancouver Film School unleashes its anticipated year-in-review, showcasing the incredible accomplishments of our superstar alumni & faculty who helped shape the creative industries over the past year. These are no small feats – these are BIG WINS. Our Showreel is the quintessential celebration of the VFS community and serves as a powerful reminder of why we create and what is possible when a creative journey starts at VFS.

Mark Miller and Dark Igloo are re-designing content marketing

Vancouver Film School alumni don't just work for the best companies, they BUILD the best companies! This week we're highlighting Dark Igloo, a creative force in the design industry. Founded in 2008 by Dave Franzese & Mark Miller – a graduate of our Digital Design program – Dark Igloo brands themselves 'A Company That Specializes'. This is a bold statement, but one the New York based content marketing studio has earned the bragging rights for.
Since its inception, Dark Igloo has pushed the bounda...

David Hayter (THE ‘Solid Snake’!) is coming to VFS

THIS IS NOT A DRILL. David Hayter – THE voice of Metal Gear Solid’s ‘Solid Snake’ and ‘Big Boss' – is coming to Vancouver Film School for a once-in-a-lifetime event. VFS’s Game Operative Bootcamp, happening on-campus from July 25-27, will bring writers & actors together with a game legend to create a cinematic cutscene for video games – powered by cutting-edge motion capture technology!
While the event is SOLD OUT, there will be more In-Production Bootcamps coming soon that you won’t want to ‘g...

VFS and Sony Pixomondo to offer virtual production program

Breaking news! Vancouver Film School has officially partnered with Pixomondo (PXO) to provide a new offering to VFS students. Virtual Art Department Content Creation is a 12-week certificate program, developed by Pixomondo, to teach creatives the fundamentals of content creation for virtual production in VFX. The program will start September 15, 2025. 
As with all programs at VFS, the certificate program will be taught by industry professionals with direct experience in Virtual Production. By th...

VFS achieves Unreal Engine Gold status

Vancouver Film School is officially a Gold Member! No, this isn’t a Starbucks thing or an Austin Powers reference. As of 2025, VFS has officially reached Gold status in Epic Games’ Unreal Engine Academic Partner program! The perks of this partnership are many, including school aid, marketing support, & student support, and we could not be more thrilled by how this will enhance the student experience for current and future VFS Game Design and Programming for Games, Web & Mobile students. 
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VFS & ASUS bring ProArt tech to students

Students at Vancouver Film School are provided with a unique opportunity: join the industry AT school. From our master industry instructors to the cutting-edge technology that is continually updated to match what professionals are using right now, VFS students are fully immersed in the industry while they’re training. 
This is especially true when it comes to the many industry partnerships that VFS has forged over the years. From our partnerships with Adobe to Avid, Final Draft, Native Instrumen...

VFS partners with Invictus Games for mocap collab

When the industry calls, Vancouver Film School answers! In 2023, the Invictus Games Foundation first contacted us to inquire about a collaboration between the 2025 Vancouver Whistler Games and VFS. They’d heard of Vancouver Film School’s reputation of being a leading North American film school and had pitched the idea of VFS collaborating from a film production standpoint. But what Invictus would soon discover is that Vancouver Film School is MORE than a Film School and that there was limitless...

VFS partners with Vancouver Canucks for cinematic video

Vancouver Film School prides itself on its industry partnerships. We work directly with the best of the industry to provide real-world film production training opportunities for our students while they’re at VFS, giving them exposure to and experience with the industry they are training to join. Before they’ve even graduated, our students get to add real, on-set industry experience to their resumes! A great example of this was late last year when Vancouver Film School’s Film Production program s...

12+ VFS Alumni Credited on A Minecraft Movie

In the entertainment industry, breaking a record is an irrefutable measure of success. True to form, the world’s best-selling video game recently snatched a title previously held by The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Last week, A Minecraft Movie officially became the highest-grossing video game movie adaptation on opening weekend when it raked in $157 million in box office revenue.
At Vancouver Film School, we have even more reason to celebrate. 12 VFS alumni (and counting!) were credited on this bloc...
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