Vancouver Film School • 15th October 2024

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...

Vancouver Film School • 14th July 2026

VFS alumni share their experience working on Backrooms

It’s been a great year for horror fans. From Obsession, which continues to shatter box office records, to Send Help, Hokum, and Bone Temple – the latest installment in the 28 Years Later franchise – there’s been no shortage of chills in 2026. Among this year’s biggest success stories is Backrooms...

Vancouver Film School • 18th June 2026

From VFS to 007 – 5 alumni credited on 'First Light'

Few franchises have stood the test of time like James Bond. Created by author Ian Fleming in 1953 and brought to the big screen in 1962, the exploits of the world’s greatest secret agent have captivated audiences for more than 70 years across novels, films, television, comics, and video games...

Vancouver Film School • 21st October 2025

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...

Vancouver Film School • 28th April 2026

How VFS’s Hybrid Model is redefining creative training

The creative industries are evolving, and so is the way that artists train for them. At Vancouver Film School, we’ve introduced a new Hybrid Production Model designed to meet your training needs – without compromising our signature hands-on, production-based experience...

Vancouver Film School • 3rd February 2026

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...

Vancouver Film School • 16th June 2026

Henrique Barone on directing animation for Christine Sinclair doc

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway in Vancouver. The tournament is the largest in its history, featuring 48 national teams from Canada, the United States, and Mexico competing across five weeks, with an estimated 350,000 spectators expected to attend Vancouver’s seven matches...

Vancouver Film School • 18th March 2026

403 VFS alumni credited at 2026 awards season

VFS alumni have once again made a remarkable impact on projects recognized at both the Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 2026. Across the two biggest evenings in the entertainment industry, 403 alumni worked on recognized titles – a display of the limitless potential that comes with passion and hands-on industry training...

Vancouver Film School • 20th January 2026

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...

Vancouver Film School • 30th April 2026

Corey Liu wins WGC award for ‘Family Law’

For many television fans (from casual viewers to those who binge an entire Netflix season in a single evening), we fall in love with what we see on the screen – the performances, the storylines, and how it’s all cut together. But many will never truly realize the hard work that goes into creating an unforgettable series before the director even calls ‘action’ for the very first time...

Vancouver Film School • 18th December 2025

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...

Vancouver Film School • 13th April 2026

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...

Vancouver Film School • 21st April 2026

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...

Vancouver Film School • 5th November 2025

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...

Vancouver Film School • 21st January 2026

A Q&A with the VFS devs behind Unity Award-winning game ‘The Silence After’

Last December, The Silence After became the FIFTH game made by VFS students to win the Unity Award for Best Student Game. 8 total games were nominated – including two other VFS games, Incorporeal and Train Wreck – showcasing the incredible talents of emerging game devs from around the world...

Vancouver Film School • 14th January 2026

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...

Vancouver Film School • 23rd October 2025

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...

Vancouver Film School • 12th November 2025

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...

Vancouver Film School • 10th July 2025

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...

Vancouver Film School • 8th April 2025

12 VFS alumni bring hit AAA game South of Midnight to life

Just as no two snowflakes are identical, every gamer is unique. With countless genres to choose from – from survival horror to action/adventure & card games (I’m currently mildly obsessed with Balatro) – and a continually expanding roster of multiplayer options, there are endless possibilities for gamers to curate their libraries and immerse themselves in game lore.
For those who s...

Vancouver Film School • 12th March 2025

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. 
About t...

Vancouver Film School • 19th February 2025

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...

Vancouver Film School • 14th May 2025

VFS named #1 Game Design School in Canada

Vancouver Film School is proud to announce we’ve been named the #1 Game Design School in Canada by The Princeton Review in its 2025 rankings. This marks the fifth year that our Game Design program has received this honour, highlighting our school's commitment to excellence in training artists for the game industry.

Vancouver Film School • 1st October 2025

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.