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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...
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A Q&A with ‘Ghost of Yōtei’ Senior Writer Ariadna Martinez

It’s safe to say that the battle for ‘Game of the Year’ at The Game Awards this December is going to be an all-out blood bath. From 2024 latecomer Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and sleeper hits like Blue Prince, the “Oscars of gaming” has never been more competitive. To make the race even tighter, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Ghost of Yōtei has emerged as yet another contender. Nominated in last year’s ‘Most Anticipated Game’ cate...
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Interview with FC26 Senior Animators

Sometimes, life’s greatest joys are sitting down with a good book, watching a great film or show, or playing an unforgettable game. But for creatives, getting to help make these projects is even more rewarding.
There are few franchises out there with as long and storied a history as Electronic Arts’ EA SPORTS FC franchise. And for millions of football fans around the world, the series has become a staple of the sport’s gaming culture. Vancouver Film School is excited to share that in the most re...
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Colin Giles' Masterclass on Learning Animation

I interviewed VFS's Head of Animation, Colin Giles, on his 30+ year career as an animator & educator, featuring career anecdotes, industry insights, and more.

Colin Giles still remembers climbing into a dumpster to retrieve an animation scene he'd thrown away.

At the time, he was working on Mickey's Phonics Quest for Disney Interactive, back when animation was still created the traditional way: pencil on paper, hundreds of individual drawings painstakingly assembled into movement. Giles had completed an entire scene when the director reviewed it and asked for changes. The production had evolved, and the animation needed to evolve with it. Like every animator working in a studio, he took the note and started over.
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VFS Named Among the Best Schools in 2026

Choosing where to pursue your creative education is a major decision – one that deserves research. Every year, leading publications and organizations evaluate schools across film, animation, and game development, helping aspiring creatives identify institutions that stand out in an increasingly competitive industry.
In 2026, Vancouver Film School has once again earned its place among them, receiving top honours and recognition across multiple leading industry and education rankings. This week, w...
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VFS Makeup Design alum Rory Gaudio wins Emmy for 'Palm Royale'

It’s that time of year. The air has started to get a chill, pumpkin spice lattes are everywhere, and the Primetime Emmy Awards have arrived to cap off another awards season in the entertainment industry. Over two weeks in early September, television’s biggest stars and creative talent gathered to honour the best in television across drama, comedy, and reality TV.
With both Emmy ceremonies now complete, Vancouver Film School is pleased to announce that our alumni earned a total of 466 credits acr...
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VFS brings a touch of horror to its next In-Production Bootcamp

To bring a great horror scene from idea to screen, it takes more than just a great script. Horror filmmaking combines the creative talents of writers, directors, actors, makeup artists, cinematographers, and countless other disciplines, all working together to terrify and thrill an audience.
This October, Vancouver Film School is bringing those disciplines together for Inside the Craft: Making a Horror Scene, a three-day In-Production Bootcamp designed to give aspiring and emerging filmmakers ha...
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Q&A with Heated Rivalry's Kaden Connors

By now, you’ve either binged Jacob Tierney’s Heated Rivalry (perhaps more than once) or have heard every person you know obsess over it. Starring Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, and François Arnaud, the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ series has shaken up the industry and the creative world, leaving a lasting impact that still has us talking months after its release.
At Vancouver Film School, Heated Rivalry’s breakout success feels especially close to home. Among the cast is VFS Acting for Film & Televis...
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VFS Sound Design alum Jeremy Bowker talks ‘Zootopia 2’ and 100+ other projects!

For nearly 20 years, Sound Designer & Editor and Vancouver Film School alum Jeremy Bowker has steadily built an incredible career across film, television, & games. In 2025, Zootopia 2 – where Bowker worked as a Sound Designer/Supervising Sound Editor – became his 100th sound department credit (at least according to IMDb), a huge milestone reflecting the indelible impact Jeremy’s made within the world of sound for decades.
Since his early days as a Sound Effects Recordist on Enchanted, Jeremy has...
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257 VFS alumni credited at The Game Awards 2025

If winter is dominated by Hollywood awards season, fall undoubtedly belongs to the video game industry. Between The Unity Awards (where alumni-made The Silence After recently picked up VFS’s 5th win for Best Student Project!) and The Game Awards, the end of the year is jam-packed with video game goodness.
At the 11th annual Game Awards on December 11, dozens of games were recognized and rewarded for their impact on the game industry in 2025. As with other prestigious awards ceremonies throughout...
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Nic Forero returns to VFS to lead high-stakes ‘Design Jam’

From blockbusters to hit TV series, AAA games, and beyond – the success of Vancouver Film School’s alumni is unmatched. Their work spans every corner of the creative industries from film and television to animation, games, and creative design. And no one benefits from their expertise more than our students, who receive exclusive access to lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities with these alumni.
On March 23, 2026, Digital Design grad Nicolas Guevara Forero returned to VFS to give back...
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VFS films selected for Sundar Prize Film Festival

Film festivals remain one of the most powerful platforms for emerging and established filmmakers across film schools in Canada and worldwide to share their work with both local and global audiences. Beyond showcasing talent and diverse perspectives, they create space for connection, conversation, and a shared celebration of the art of cinema.
Sundar Prize Film Festival is a standout example of a homegrown Vancouver festival delivering an unforgettable experience year after year. Now in its third...
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Vancouver Film School’s Game Design program turns 20!

Time flies when you’re gaming – and even faster when you’re training wave after wave of AAA game designers! In the blink of an eye, Vancouver Film School’s Game Design program has turned 20. Nearly 1,800 Game Design students have walked the halls of VFS, training as game artists, coders, & level designers and building retail-quality games to prove their skills to the industry.
While we blow out the candles and make our wish (for another incredible 20 years!) read about all of the milestones our...
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VFS Writing alumni selected for PSP's 2026 Scripted Series Lab

Exciting (and huge!) news for two VFS Writing for Film, Television & Games alumni! Lucia Frangione and Brenna Kwon have been selected for Pacific Screenwriting Program’s 2026 Scripted Series Lab and are about to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime career-advancement journey. Over this 15-week program starting this January, Lucia and Brenna will have an unparalleled opportunity to enhance their skill sets while refining & perfecting their winning original TV concepts alongside acclaimed industry write...
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Vancouver Film School – and our students’ games – are officially on Steam!

It’s official. Vancouver Film School is on Steam – the world’s leading platform for PC gaming! Developed by Valve and launched in 2003, Steam has since grown into the largest online marketplace for video games, software, & creative tools, and VFS is beyond proud to be a part of this platform. For developers and creative institutions like Vancouver Film School, having a presence on Steam represents access to one of the most active and influential gaming communities in the world.
Our school’s Stea...
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VFS makes Unity Awards history with three student game nominations

The (long-awaited) nominations for The 17th Unity Awards are out, and Vancouver Film School’s talented Game Design and Programming for Games, Web & Mobile have set a new record. For the first time in Unity Awards history, three games from the same school have secured nominations for Best Student Game.
Incorporeal, The Silence After, and Train Wreck – all VFS student-made games – have been nominated for the highest student honour in the game industry, showcasing both the undeniable talent of thes...
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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...
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