2026 Animation Career Review Scholarship
For the second year, multiple scholarships will be awarded to aspiring animators to enrol in VFS’s globally recognized Animation programs...
VFS launches new Hybrid Production Model
VFS is proud to announce the launch of its new Hybrid Production Model, a flexible and accessible approach to creative training that reflects the evolving needs of both students and the global creative industry...
VFS named among best film schools by The Hollywood Reporter
Vancouver Film School is pleased to announce that it has once again been featured on The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 list of 15 Best Global Film Schools. This is the third year that VFS has been featured; VFS previously appeared on the 2020 and 2021 lists. Additionally, VFS is one of only two Canadian schools to be named for 2024. In their r...
MovieMaker features VFS on list of best film schools for 5th year
Vancouver Film School is excited to announce that it has once again been featured on MovieMaker’s 2024 list of 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada. This is the fifth consecutive year that VFS has been featured. Additionally, VFS is one of only two Canadian institutions to be included in the 2024 list. Since 2005, MovieMaker has ann...
VFS partners with General Motors (GM Global Design)
Vancouver Film School is excited to announce a new collaboration with General Motors (GM Global Design) to offer 3D Animation & Visual Effects students experience working within the creative pipeline of one of the world’s largest brands. Talks began back in September 2023, and over the next eight months students used GM...
VFS named #1 global animation school by Animation Career Review
Vancouver Film School has once again been named the #1 Global Animation School by Animation Career Review, securing the top spot in both 'Top 25 for Animation Internationally' and 'Top 10 for Animation in Canada', as well as #1 in British Columbia. This marks the eighth consecutive year that VFS has been first in Canada and sixth...
Variety names VFS a top film school for 8th year
Vancouver Film School is pleased to announce that it has once again been featured on Variety’s annual list of Top Film Schools in North America, making this the eighth consecutive year that VFS has appeared. Additionally, VFS is the only Canadian institution to be featured in the 2024 curation. Each year, Variety releases a shortlist of top film school programs acr...
VFS & Sony Pixomondo partner for virtual production training program
Vancouver Film School (VFS) has partnered with Pixomondo (PXO) to provide a new certificate program for VFS students. Virtual Art Department Content Creation is a 12-week course, developed by Pixomondo and offered exclusively online through Seneca Polytechnic, to teach artists the fundamentals of content creation for virtual production.
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VFS film students on set for SickKids holiday ad with Michael Bublé
In October, Vancouver Film School (VFS) hosted Ryan Reynolds’ film production company, Maximum Effort, in-studio at VFS as its Film Production students had the chance to create part of an impactful ad for SickKids, which aired on December 4. Maximum Effort has been a production company for many of Ryan’s films including Deadpo...